Chris,

If you recall I mentioned in one of our conversations the kernel
version I saw during boot-up was unusual, like 2.6.12 or something.
Well, I found out why.

Inside the recovery utility folder there is a file called
recovery.img. For some reason each time I tried loading the Debian
netboot.img file, it would still upload the recovery.img.

What I did was make a copy of the Recovery.exe file and the
HPSendFirmware.dll and placed them in the same directory I have the
Debian netboot.img file.

I made a second copy of the netboot.img file and renamed it to
recovery.img (recovery.exe will complain if the file is missing).

Now launch recovery.exe from the new location. When prompted for the
firmware file, point it to the netboot.img. I guess it is possible to
just have one copy of the file and simply name it recovery.img and
point to the same file when prompted for the firmware file. I have
not tried this...

The transfer should then kick off at this point. I did get a firewall
warning at this time, and I had to allow the exception.

Once you click next the transfer should start and doesn't take very
long. It will then uncompress the image and will boot up with SSH
enabled. I think 5-10 minutes is enough to wait before you can SSH in.

Please note the HP recovery utility still indicates it is still
Downloading the firmware.


As for the recovery mode... I assume you have done it many times, but
in case you haven't.

1. Make sure the MV2 is off.
2. Press and hold (keep holding!) the reset button on the front of
the unit next to the USB port.
3. Press and hold (keep holding too!) the power button on the back of
the unit.
4. Wait 5 seconds while still holding BOTH the reset and power
buttons at the same. The network light should light up blue, and the
health button should be blinking purple at the end of the 5 seconds.

At this point the MV2 should be broadcasting the distress beacon and
should be ready to receive the firmware file from the HP recovery or
the uphpmvault utilities.

Hope this helps!

Let me know if you have any questions.

Regards,
Gavin