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HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options HP Part Number: 5992-1077 Published: January 2012 Edition: 3 - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 3
Contents Introduction...4 HP Integrity and HP 9000 firmware update solutions 5 HP Integrity Systems...5 HP 9000...6 HP Smart Update Manager (HP SUM 7 HP FM...7 HP OSIFM...8 HP OFM...8 Additional firmware installation options 8 EFI image...8 iLO 3...8 MP-Initiated...8 Firmware update options - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 4
support utility for reporting issues to HP Support that automatically gathers log files needed for troubleshooting time. • Support for Superdome 2 servers. • Automatically discover all blades and supported modules in Virtual Connect are verified before blade upgrades are allowed. • Ability to also - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 5
update tools • Release notes that include the installation instructions • A web read me file that describes any last minute changes (if needed) This document describes the various HP Firmware update mechanisms for HP Integrity and HP 9000 enterprise systems, and their advantages and benefits to - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 6
i2 x NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA x BL890c i2 x NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA x Legend: • NA = Not applicable • x = Available • * = Future HP 9000 The following table lists the HP 9000 systems and their various firmware update options as of April 2011. 6 - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 7
Update Firmware Bundle for the supported servers (see table above). HP SUM discovers the new firmware packages you currently have, the firmware versions currently installed on your systems, which firmware components need to be updated, and allows you to upgrade, downgrade or re-install firmware - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 8
as a software update for each OS. HP delivers HP OSIFM Windows® and Linux® in a Smart Component and HP OSIFM HP-UX as an HP-UX patch or as a Software Distributor product. HP OSIFM supports HP 9000 systems and pre-2010 HP Integrity systems. HP OFM HP OFM provides an intuitive, OS independent and - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 9
components from On Board Administrator Systems supported Integrity Entry level 2010 generation HP 9000 and All Integrity Integrity entry- X86 PC or laptop CD burner No Web server FTP server OS supported Runs from Windows X86 and Linux X86 HP-UX Windows® Linux® Regardless OpenVMS of Target - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 10
No No Leverage OS NA Yes Software update process No No No No No Knowledge HP SUM required Software distributor process for HP-UX, Smart component for Windows® and Linux® Recording and booting from CD EFI commands HP SUM or MP ILO GUI/CLI commands commands OA GUI Built in firmware - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 11
notification or use the steps below. 1. Go to HP web site http://www.hp.com. 2. Click on the Support and Drivers tab. 3. Choose Drivers and Software. OS installed on your server. HP SUM runs on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to upgrade the firmware for your server. How can I view - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 12
improve the Firmware update process, we welcome your feedback on this document and on the Firmware update process. Send feedback to: [email protected] NOTE: If you encounter issues while performing a firmware update, please contact HP support. 12 Feedback - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 13
on the Internet to copy files to and from FTP servers located elsewhere on a network. HP Smart Update Manager This tool is not a product. system for CD-ROM media. It aims to support different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows®, Mac service processor) or the "service processor". 13 - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 14
firmware files from the HP Integrity firmware bundle before upgrading firmware through iLO 3. 1. Download the HP Integrity firmware package. commands, see the HP Integrity iLO 3 Operations Guide at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport. 1. Upload the firmware .bin files to an HTTP server that can be - HP A180 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 15
6. When the system firmware update is complete, power on the server and check the firmware versions with the sysrev command. How to update firmware through iLO 3 15
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HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers
Firmware Update Options
HP Part Number: 5992-1077
Published: January 2012
Edition: 3