download patch 121683-01 from sunsolve. this patch includes two ways to upgrade your OBP to 4.22.11...
1st way:
Code:
# unzip -q 121*
# cp 121683-01/flash*latest /
# chmod 755 /flash-update-SunFire240-latest
# halt
....
...
shutting down
..
.
{0} ok
{0} ok boot disk /flash-update-SunFire240
....
Standalone Flash PROM Update Utility, Rev. 2.7
Ultra(tm) 1
Ultra(tm) 2
Ultra(tm) 5/10
Ultra(tm) 30
Ultra(tm) 60 / E220R
Ultra(tm) 80 / E420R
Ultra(tm) Enterprise(tm) 250
Ultra(tm) Enterprise(tm) 450
Sun Blade(tm) 100
Sun Blade(tm) 1000
Sun Fire (tm) 280R
Netra(tm) T4
Sun Fire (tm) V880
Sun Fire (tm) V210/V240,Netra 240
This utility allows you to interactively update the firmware
revisions in specific system Flash PROM components.
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
Every precaution should be taken to prevent the loss of system
power during the Flash PROM programming process!
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
Firmware Release(s) Firmware Release(s)
Currently Existing in the System Available for Installation / Install?
---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
OBP 4.5.6 2002/01/04 12:30 OBP 4.6.3 2002/05/28 09:09 no
POST 4.5.6 2002/01/04 15:54 POST 4.6.2 2002/05/21 10:41 no
Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases for
installation. Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue: sa
Firmware Release(s) Firmware Release(s)
Currently Existing in the System Available for Installation / Install?
---------------------------------- -------------------------------------------
OBP 4.5.6 2002/01/04 12:30 OBP 4.6.3 2002/05/28 09:09 YES
POST 4.5.6 2002/01/04 15:54 POST 4.6.2 2002/05/21 10:41 YES
Type sa if you wish to select all available firmware releases for
installation. Type h for help, quit to exit, or cont to continue: cont
The Flash programming process is about to begin.
Type h for help, q to quit, Return or Enter to continue:
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the top half of the Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the top half of the Flash PROM.
Erasing the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the bottom half of Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming POST into the top half of Flash PROM.
Verifying POST in the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming was successful.
Resetting ...
done
2nd way:
Code:
# ./unix.flash-update.SunFire240.sh
Flash Update 2.3: Program and system initialization in progress...
Mar 19 14:01:43 wgs49-230 ebus: flashprom0 at ebus0: offset 0,0
Mar 19 14:01:43 wgs49-230 genunix: flashprom0 is
/pci@9,700000/ebus@1/flashprom@0,0
Current System Flash PROM Revision:
-----------------------------------
OBP 4.10.5 2003/05/22 13:58
Available System Flash PROM Revision:
-------------------------------------
OBP 4.10.10 2003/08/29 06:25
NOTE: The system will be rebooted (reset) after the firmware has been
updated.
However, if an error occurs then the system will NOT be rebooted.
Do you wish to update the firmware in the system Flash PROM? yes/no : yes
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the top half of the Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the top half of the Flash PROM.
Erasing the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
Programming OBP into the bottom half of Flash PROM.
Verifying OBP in the bottom half of the Flash PROM.
Erasing the top half of the Flash PROM.
Programming POST into the top half of Flash PROM.
Verifying POST in the top half of the Flash PROM.
The system's Flash PROM firmware has been updated.
Please wait while the system is rebooted...
done
both updates need a downtime, the second one is only for solaris, but it is a bit faster, no need for a shutdown, no need for a serial-console to fight with a menu... just a reboot... but with the same result.. a new firmware
btw.: it would be a good idea to upgrade your ALOM version aswell...
My workstation's graphic card had problem so unitl it's fixing if i want to have PROM env & run some commands like
OK probe-scsi or .....
what should i do ?
Rgrds
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