Does Firmware Need to Be Updated Periodically?
All Sun systems ship with firmware already installed on them from the factory. However, like any piece of software, Sun is constantly improving its firmware over time, even after a system has started shipping. So, yes, there are situations when updating the firmware on your system is recommended. Some of these reasons include: • Support for new versions of hardware (or peripherals) • Expanded compatibility and enhancements • Better reliability and system availability • Better system performance • Additional system features • Security fixes • Other bug fixes Often, Sun servers might be power-cycled or rebooted only a few times per year, so you might think new firmware is not needed if the current system works fine and the configuration has not changed. If so, then there may be no reason to update your firmware.
