AlphaServer ES47, ES80, and GS1280 Firmware Release Notes and Update Procedures

This document provides critical release notes, important notices, and step-by-step update procedures for the V7.3 firmware for HP AlphaServer ES47, ES80, and GS1280 systems. It covers:

• Release Changes: Details on updates for SRM (to V7.3-1), MBM/PBM (to V2.7-6), and CMM (to V2.7-5).
• Important Notices: Instructions for CPLD re-programming and specific firmware downgrade procedures for 2P drawer systems.
• Workarounds: Known limitations and workarounds regarding booting, console switches, partitioned systems, XSROM, and server management firmware.
• Update Procedures: Methods for updating firmware using the Firmware Update CD and alternative methods via the MBM Management Module using a TFTP server.
• Revision History: A detailed history of previous firmware versions (V7.0 to V7.2A) and their respective fixes.