updating iDataPlex IMM firmware

Easiest way is to do it remotely. First, get the package from IBM, then copy the file to some directory. Then do the following: chmod 755 ibm_fw_imm_yuoo* ./ibm_fw_imm_yuoo48d_linux_32-64.bin -x . Now you have a bunch of files in this directory. This machine could be a laptop or whatever. Now you can remotely update the IMM as long as you are connected to it through the network. Do this: ./iflash64 --package imm_yuoo48d.upd --host i01-imm --user xcat --password f00bar (Here, my host is the IP address of the IMM) Then my userid and password are there. ) The output is as follows: IBM Command Line IMM Flash Update Utility v1.5 Licensed Materials - Property of IBM (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 2009 All Rights Reserved. Connected to IMM at IP address 10.0.0.11. Update package firmware type: IMM Update package build level: YUOO48D Target's current build level: YUOO24H Would you like to continue with the update? y/n: y The IMM is preparing to receive the update. Transferring image: 100% Transfer complete. Validating image. Updating firmware: 100% Update complete. You'll then need to wait a few seconds for it to become reactivated. Note: Adding the -s flag will make it so that you are not prompted and works for doing lots of them.