CIMC Firmware Version 4.3(2.250016) M5 Update Patch for Secure Network Analytics v7.5.0

This document provides a description of the CIMC 4.3(2.250016) Firmware M5 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:

• The SWU file, patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-v2-01.swu, updates the CIMC firmware to version 4.3(2.250016) for UCS C-Series M6 hardware running Secure Network Analytics v7.5.0.
• Alternatively, you can also use the ISO file, patch-common-SNA-FIRMWARE-20250403-M5-REL.iso, to update the CIMC firmware to version 4.3(2.250016) for UCS C-Series M6 hardware with Secure Network Analytics v7.5.0.

ⓘ As part of the update process, make sure to install the required rollup patches on your appliances.

M5 Hardware

This patch applies to UCS C-Series M5 hardware for the Secure Network Analytics appliances shown in the following table.

ⓘ Make sure you update all physical appliances.

Additional Information

For more details about CIMC version 4.3(2.250016), refer to Release Notes for Cisco UCS Rack Server Software.

Download and Installation

You can download and install the CIMC 4.3(2.250016) Firmware M5 Common Update Patch via either of the following ways:

• Downloading and Installing via SWU
• 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.

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. 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-M5-REL.iso.
7. There are two ways of installing ISO:
   • Installation Using vKVM-Mapped vDVD
   • 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.

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 M5 machine.

1. Log in to the unit's Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) interface using a web browser.
2. Click Toggle Navigation icon ☰ to display the side menu.
3. Select Compute from the side menu.
4. Select Remote Management, and then select the Virtual Media tab. If there is another file listed in Current Mappings, select it, click Unmap and don't save the volume. Then, select it again and click Delete to remove it.
5. Select Launch KVM on the toolbar, if prompted, select HTML based KVM.
6. The Virtual Console opens in a new browser tab.
7. Select Virtual Media > Activate Virtual Devices to activate a virtual drive.
8. If the activation is unsuccessful, repeat the Activate Virtual Devices step.
9. Once the activation is successful, you can see additional options under the Virtual Media pull-down menu.
10. Click Map CD/DVD option.
11. Click Map Drive ▶️ to map the virtual drive to the selected ISO file.
12. Click Virtual Media drop-down menu to verify that the firmware ISO file is mapped. ⓘ Do not click the mapped file, as this will unmap the file.
13. Select Macros > Static Macros > Ctrl-Alt-Del ⌫ to begin the reboot process.
14. Press the F6 key on your keyboard when the Cisco logo and boot messages appear in the KVM virtual console screen.
15. When the Please Select Boot Device dialog box appears, select Cisco vKVM-Mapped vDVD1.24.
16. Verify on the CIMC Chassis Summary page that the firmware has been updated.

Installation Using CIMC-Mapped vDVD

This installation method updates the firmware by accessing the ISO file stored on an HTTP/S server.

1. Log in to the unit's Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) interface using a web browser.
2. Click Toggle Navigation ☰ to display the side menu.
3. Select Compute from the side menu.
4. Select Remote Management, and then select Virtual Media. If another file is already mapped, select it and click Unmap without saving the volume. Then, select the file again and click Delete to remove it. This will allow you to load the new ISO file.
5. Click Add New Mapping button to open Add New Mapping dialog.
6. Complete the following fields in the Add New dialog box:
   • Enter "HUU" or another meaningful name in the Volume field. This name appears in the Current Mappings window and can help indicate the mapping's purpose. Example: FW_Patch_2025
   • Choose WWW(HTTP/HTTPS) for the Mount Type field. ⓘ If you select another mount type, ensure the corresponding communication port is enabled.
   • Enter the file share path of the ISO file in the Remote Share field. Example: http[s]://serverip/directory/
   • Enter the ISO filename in the Remote File field.
   • Select noauto for the Mount Options field.
   • Enter User Name and Password, if required.
7. Click Save.
8. In the Current Mappings section, verify that the Status column displays OK and the Mapping Status column displays Mapped.
9. Click Save Changes.
10. Select Launch KVM on the toolbar, if prompted, select HTML based KVM.
11. The Virtual Console opens in a new browser tab.
12. Select Macros > Static Macros > Ctrl-Alt-Del ⌫ to begin the reboot process.
13. Press the F6 key on your keyboard when the Cisco logo and boot messages appear in the KVM virtual console screen.
14. When the Please Select Boot Device dialog box appears, select Cisco CIMC-Mapped vDVD1.24.
15. Verify on the CIMC Chassis Summary page that the firmware has been updated.

Contacting Support

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