You downgrade not because you are lazy, but because you demand performance, better stability, and better usability. The final iLO 4 firmwares are security bandages on an obsolete platform. They treat the symptom (CVEs) by killing the patient (responsiveness).
In fact, for many administrators,
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If you manage an HP ProLiant Gen8 or Gen9 server, you have likely uttered a specific string of curse words followed by a desperate Google search: “How to downgrade iLO 4 firmware.” downgrade ilo 4 firmware better
Your fans will quiet down. Your remote console will snap to attention. And you will finally understand why so many sysadmins whisper the forbidden mantra: “Downgrade iLO 4 firmware for a better server.” After downgrading, block the iLO’s IP address from reaching the internet via your firewall. Patched or unpatched, iLO 4 should never talk to the outside world. Then, enjoy the speed. You downgrade not because you are lazy, but