Skip to main content
NetApp Knowledge Base

CONTAP-231753: Message to storage controller when SP or BMC update fails due to digital signature verification

  1. Last updated
  2. Save as PDF
Views:
51
Visibility:
Public
Votes:
0
Category:
ontap-9
Specialty:
HW
Last Updated:

Issue

Service Processor (SP) or Baseboard Management Controller(BMC) update fail due to digital signature verification.
The storage controller will receive following EMS alert message:
sp.fwud.cert.verify.failed: Service Processor (SP) or Baseboard Management Controller(BMC) update failed as the image failed digital signature verification
When the image update fails due to signature verification from BMC CLI, the event "FW update certificate verification failed" will be logged in the System Event Log (SEL).
Digital signatures are an important element of security and are mandatory to ensure the integrity and reliability of the system.
Digital signatures cannot be revoked.

Sign in to view the entire content of this KB article.

New to NetApp?

Learn more about our award-winning Support

NetApp provides no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy or reliability or serviceability of any information or recommendations provided in this publication or with respect to any results that may be obtained by the use of the information or observance of any recommendations provided herein. The information in this document is distributed AS IS and the use of this information or the implementation of any recommendations or techniques herein is a customer's responsibility and depends on the customer's ability to evaluate and integrate them into the customer's operational environment. This document and the information contained herein may be used solely in connection with the NetApp products discussed in this document.