Open Data Protocol (OData) firmware refers to using the standard OData protocol (over HTTP) to manage and update device firmware, especially in servers (like IPMI/BMC) or IoT, allowing for RESTful updates (uploading, checking status) of BIOS, BMC, or other components via defined URLs, simplifying management by treating firmware like any other data resource, common in systems like NVIDIA DGX or some servers. It’s a way to automate firmware updates over networks, distinct from general Over-the-Air (OTA) updates but using similar principles for remote management