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other than - (hyphen), _ (underscore), : (colon), and . (period), and you cannot change this name after the
object has been saved.
Step 6
On each sub-tab, do the following for each type of firmware you want to include in the package:
a) In the Select column, ensure that the check box for the appropriate lines are checked.
b) In the Vendor, Model, and PID columns, verify that the information matches the servers you want to
update with this package.
The model and model number (PID) must match the servers that are associated with this firmware package.
If you select the wrong model or model number, Cisco UCS Manager cannot install the firmware update.
c) In the Version column, choose the firmware version to which you want to update the firmware.
Step 7
When you have added all the desired firmware to the package, click OK.
What to Do Next
Include the policy in a service profile and/or template.
Updating a Host Firmware Package
If the policy is included in one or more service profiles associated with a server and those service profiles do
not include maintenance policies, Cisco UCS Manager updates and activates the firmware in the server and
adapter with the new versions and reboots the server as soon as you save the host firmware package policy.
Before You Begin
Ensure that the appropriate firmware has been downloaded to the fabric interconnect.
Procedure
Step 1
In the Navigation pane, click the Servers tab.
Step 2
On the Servers tab, expand Servers > Policies.
Step 3
Expand the node for the organization that includes the policy you want to update.
If the system does not include multitenancy, expand the root node.
Step 4
Expand Host Firmware Packages and choose the policy you want to update.
Step 5
In the Work pane, click the General tab.
Step 6
On each sub-tab, do the following for each type of firmware you want to include in the package:
a) In the Select column, ensure that the check box for the appropriate lines are checked.
b) In the Vendor, Model, and PID columns, verify that the information matches the servers you want to
update with this package.
The model and model number (PID) must match the servers that are associated with this firmware package.
If you select the wrong model or model number, Cisco UCS Manager cannot install the firmware update.
c) In the Version column, choose the firmware version to which you want to update the firmware.
Step 7
Click Save Changes.
Cisco UCS Manager verifies the model numbers and vendor against all servers associated with service profiles
that include this policy. If the model numbers and vendor match a firmware version in the policy, Cisco UCS
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