Determine Whether an Update Is Required

A firmware matrix is included in the download Read Me for CMM versions SW3.3.6 and SW4.2.2 and later. The matrix shows the firmware versions for blade modules, NEMs and REMs that correspond to the current CMM versions. For prior CMM software versions, a limited matrix is available in the Read Me.

1. Go to the download site for Sun Blade 6000 modular system to access the firmware matrix.
   1. Go to the Firmware Downloads and Release History for Sun Systems page at:

      http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/systems/patches/firmware/release-history-jsp-138416.html#6000

   2. Click the link for the download that corresponds with the software version installed on the CMM.
2. Click the Read Me button on the patch download page.

   The firmware that corresponds to the current CMM version is listed for each supported blade, NEM and REM.

3. Write the preferred version for each of the following components on the Firmware Versions table:

   • Server and storage modules

   • RAID expansion modules (REMs) installed on the server modules

   • Network express modules (NEMs)

4. Compare the current versions of firmware installed on the components with the preferred level.

   If the current version is lower than the preferred version for any component, you should update the firmware.