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Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash, SmartStart Software

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66 HP ProLiant DL560 Server Maintenance and Service Guide The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one exists) of available ROM revisions. This procedure is the same for both system and option ROMPaq utilities. For more information about the ROMPaq utility, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/servers/manage). Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash The Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash tool enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following features: • Works offline and online • Supports Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Novell NetWare, and Linux operating systems • Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools • Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server To download the tool and for more information, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com). SmartStart Software SmartStart software is a CD-based, single-server method for installing system software, thereby achieving a well-integrated server and ensuring maximum dependability and supportability. The SmartStart CD contains tools that diagnose problems with the server, configure storage arrays, and update the system ROM. SmartStart software enables you to: • Install selected server operating systems using packaged product CDs. • Install the latest optimized drivers.

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The ROMPaq utility checks the system and provides a choice (if more than one
exists) of available ROM revisions. This procedure is the same for both system
and option ROMPaq utilities.
For more information about the ROMPaq utility, refer to the HP website
(
).
Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash
The Smart Components for Remote ROM Flash tool enables system
administrators to efficiently upgrade system or controller ROM images across a
wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following features:
Works offline and online
Supports Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Novell NetWare, and
Linux operating systems
Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating
system tools
Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system
dependencies, and installs only the correct ROM upgrades required by each
target server
To download the tool and for more information, refer to the HP website
(
).
SmartStart Software
SmartStart software is a CD-based, single-server method for installing system
software, thereby achieving a well-integrated server and ensuring maximum
dependability and supportability. The SmartStart CD contains tools that diagnose
problems with the server, configure storage arrays, and update the system ROM.
SmartStart software enables you to:
Install selected server operating systems using packaged product CDs.
Install the latest optimized drivers.