CIMC Firmware M6 Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics
Specifications:
- Product: CIMC Firmware Version 4.3(5.250030) M6 Update Patch
for Secure Network Analytics v7.5.3 - Hardware Compatibility: UCS C-Series M6 hardware
- Software Compatibility: Secure Network Analytics v7.5.3
Product Usage Instructions:
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Downloading and Installing via SWU:
Download:
- Log in to Cisco Software Central, https://software.cisco.com.
- In the Download and Upgrade area, choose Access downloads.
- Type Secure Network Analytics in the Select a Product search
box. - Choose the appliance model from the drop-down list, then press
Enter. - Under Select a Software Type, choose Secure Network Analytics
Patches, then choose Firmware > Firmware in the All Release area
to locate the patch. - Download and save the file,
patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-v2-01.swu.
Installation:
- Log in to the Manager.
- On the Network Analytics page, choose Configure > Global
> Central Management. - Click Update Manager.
- On the Update Manager page, click Upload, and then open the
saved file, patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-v2-01.swu. - Click the Actions menu for the appliance, then click Install
Update. The patch stops the Vertica Database, then restarts the
appliance. - Make sure you restart Vertica on any Data Node after the update
patch file successfully installs on all Data Nodes.
Download and Installation:
- Log in to the Manager.
- Go to Central Management > Data Store > Database
Control. - Under the Database Control tab, click the column for the
database (Ellipsis) icon in the Actions. - Choose Start.
- Confirm the database status is shown as Connected. The
installation process can take up to 90 minutes; the appliance
restarts automatically.
FAQ:
Q: What hardware does the M6 Update Patch apply to?
A: The patch applies to UCS C-Series M6 hardware for Secure
Network Analytics appliances including Manager 2300, Data Node
6300, Flow Collector 4300, Flow Sensor 1300, Flow Sensor 3300, and
Flow Sensor 4300.
Q: How long does the installation process take?
A: The installation process can take up to 90 minutes. The
appliance will restart automatically once the installation is
complete.
CIMC Firmware Version 4.3(5.250030) M6 Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics v7.5.3
CIMC Firmware Version 4.3(5.250030) M6 Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics v7.5.3
This document provides a description of the CIMC 4.3(5.250030) Firmware M6 Common Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics along with instructions for installing the patch. This firmware update can be performed using either the SWU file/procedure or the ISO file/procedure outlined below:
l The SWU file, patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-v2-01.swu, updates the CIMC firmware to version 4.3(5.250030) for UCS C-Series M6 hardware running Secure Network Analytics v7.5.3.
l Alternatively, you can also use the ISO file, patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE20250403-M6-REL.iso, to update the CIMC firmware to version 4.3(5.250030) for UCS C-Series M6 hardware with Secure Network Analytics v7.5.3.
As part of the update process, make sure to install the required rollup patches on your appliances.
M6 Hardware
This patch applies to UCS C-Series M6 hardware for the Secure Network Analytics appliances shown in the following table.
Manager 2300 Data Node 6300 Flow Collector 4300
M6 Hardware Flow Sensor 1300 Flow Sensor 3300 Flow Sensor 4300
Make sure you update all physical appliances.
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Additional Information
For more details about CIMC version 4.3(5.250030), refer to Release Notes for Cisco UCS Rack Server Software.
Download and Installation
You can download and install the CIMC 4.3(5.250030) Firmware M6 Common Update Patch via either of the following ways:
l Downloading and Installing via SWU l Downloading and Installing via ISO
Downloading and Installing via SWU
Download
To download the common update patch file, complete the following steps:
1. Log in to Cisco Software Central, https://software.cisco.com. 2. In the Download and Upgrade area, choose Access downloads. 3. Type Secure Network Analytics in the Select a Product search box. 4. Choose the appliance model from the drop-down list, then press Enter. 5. Under Select a Software Type, choose Secure Network Analytics Patches,
then choose Firmware > Firmware in the All Release area to locate the patch. 6. Download and save the file, patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-v2-
01.swu.
Installation
To install the common update patch update file, complete the following steps:
1. Log in to the Manager. 2. On the Network Analytics page, choose Configure > Global > Central
Management. 3. Click Update Manager. 4. On the Update Manager page, click Upload, and then open the saved file, patch-
common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-v2-01.swu. 5. Click the Actions menu for the appliance, then click Install Update.
The patch stops the Vertica Database, then restarts the appliance. 6. Make sure you restart Vertica on any Data Node after the update patch file
successfully installs on all Data Nodes.
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a. Log in to the Manager. b. Go to Central Management > Data Store > Database Control.
c. Under the Database Control tab, click the column for the database.
(Ellipsis) icon in the Actions
d. Choose Start.
e. Confirm the database status is shown as Connected. The installation process can take up to 90 minutes; the appliance restarts automatically.
Downloading and Installing via ISO
Download
To download the update patch file, complete the following steps:
1. Log in to Cisco Software Central, https://software.cisco.com. 2. In the Download and Upgrade area, choose Access downloads. 3. Type Secure Network Analytics in the Select a Product search box. 4. Choose the appliance model from the drop-down list, then press Enter. 5. From the left menu, choose All Release > 4.3 > 4.3(5.250030). 6. Download and save the file, patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-M6-
REL.iso. 7. There are two ways of installing ISO:
o Installation Using vKVM-Mapped vDVD o Installation Using CIMC-Mapped vDVD
Before Installation
If you have firewall rules enabled for Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC), specify 169.254.254.2 in the list of allowed hosts to ensure the update is successful. Otherwise you can skip this step and go to Installation Using vKVM-Mapped vDVD or Installation Using CIMC-Mapped vDVD, depending on your preferred installation method.
1. Log in to the unit’s Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) interface using a web browser.
2. Choose Networking > Network Security. 3. In the IP Filtering (Allow Listing) menu, enter 169.254.254.2 IP value in the IP
filter field. 4. Click Save Changes.
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Installation Using vKVM-Mapped vDVD
This installation method updates the firmware by accessing the firmware update ISO file stored on the machine used to connect to the CIMC UI.
To install the firmware patch from an ISO image, use the vKVM console of an M6 machine. 1. Log in to the unit’s Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) interface using a web browser. 2. Select Launch KVM on the toolbar, if prompted, select HTML based KVM.
3. The Virtual Console opens in a new browser tab.
4. From the vKVM console, select Virtual Media to check for existing mappings. If any mappings exist (either vKVM-Mapped or CIMC-Mapped), eject them.
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See the example below for an old mapping to eject.
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The next image shows the screen when no mappings are configured.
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5. From the vKVM console, select Virtual Media > vKVM-Mapped vDVD from the menu on the left side of the window to open the Map Virtual Media – CD/DVD dialog.
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6. In the Map Virtual Media – CD/DVD dialog box, browse to the locally stored SNA M6 appliance firmware ISO file, select it, and click Map Drive to map the local ISO to the SNA M6 appliance virtual drive.
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7. From the vKVM console, click Virtual Media from the menu on the left side of the window to verify that the ISO is mapped.
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8. Select Macros > Static Macros > CTRL-ALT-DEL to initiate the reboot process.
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9. Press the F6 key on your keyboard when the Cisco logo and boot messages appear in the vKVM console.
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10. When the Please select boot device: dialog box appears, select Cisco vKVMMapped vDVD2.00.
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The firmware update initiates. The CIMC may reboot during the update process, causing a temporary loss of connection. If this occurs, log in to the CIMC again and re-launch the vKVM Console to continue monitoring the update. Once the firmware update is complete, the ISO will be ejected or unmounted, and the SNA appliance will reboot. 11. Verify on the CIMC Chassis Summary page that the firmware has been updated.
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Installation Using CIMC-Mapped vDVD
This installation method updates the firmware by accessing the firmware update ISO file stored on an HTTP/S server accessible from the CIMC.
To install the firmware patch from an ISO image, use the vKVM console on the M6 machine. 1. Log in to the unit’s Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) interface using a web browser. 2. Select Launch KVM on the toolbar, if prompted, select HTML based KVM.
A new browser tab opens for the virtual KVM console, displaying a list of menu items on the left side of the window.
3. From the vKVM console, select Virtual Media to check for existing mappings. If any mappings exist (either vKVM-Mapped or CIMC-Mapped),
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eject them. See the example below for an old mapping to eject.
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The next image shows the screen when no mappings are configured.
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4. From the vKVM console, select Virtual Media > CIMC-Mapped vDVD from the menu on the left side of the window to open the Map Virtual Media CD/DVD dialog.
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5. In the Map Virtual Media – CD/DVD dialog box, complete the following steps: a. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name (for example, Firmware_ 2025). b. In the File Location field, enter the path to the ISO file.
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c. If required, enter the Username and Password. d. Click Map Drive. 6. From the vKVM console, click Virtual Media to verify that the mapping is in effect.
7. From the vKVM console, select Macros > Static Macros > Ctrl-Alt-Del to initiate the reboot process.
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8. Press the F6 key on your keyboard when the Cisco logo and boot messages appear in the vKVM console.
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9. When the Please select boot device: dialog box appears, select Cisco CIMC-Mapped vDVD2.00.
The firmware update initiates. The CIMC may reboot during the update process, after which the firmware update will continue. A CIMC reboot will cause a temporary loss of connection. Log in to the CIMC again and relaunch the vKVM Console to monitor the update progress.
After the firmware update is complete, the ISO will not be automatically unmapped. Be sure to manually unmap the ISO before performing another reboot. 10. In the vKVM console, after you see the message All files copied and verified, the ISO has been loaded and the firmware update begins. At this point, it is safe to eject or unmap the previously mapped firmware ISO.
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11. From the vKVM console, select Virtual Media and click the name of the previously configured mapping to eject or unmap it.
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12. Click Confirm to unmap the ISO file.
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The firmware update continues, and the next reboot will start the SNA M6 appliance. 13. On the CIMC Chassis Summary page, verify that the firmware has been updated to the expected version.
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Contacting Support
If you need technical support, please do one of the following: l Contact your local Cisco Partner l Contact Cisco Support o To open a case by web: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/index.html o For phone support: 1-800-553-2447 (U.S.) o For worldwide support numbers: www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/support/tsd_cisco_worldwide_ contacts.html
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Documents / Resources
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CISCO CIMC Firmware M6 Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics [pdf] User Guide CIMC Firmware M6 Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics, M6 Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics, Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics, Patch for Secure Network Analytics, Secure Network Analytics |