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HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options HP Part Number: 5900-2655 Published: March 2013 Edition: 4 - HP 9000 V2500 | 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 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 3
Contents Introduction...4 HP Firmware Manager...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...7 HP OFM...8 Additional firmware installation options 8 EFI image...8 iLO 3...8 MP-Initiated...8 - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 4
add-on cards for other HP SUM-supported servers. As of December 2012, the new HP Integrity BL860 i4, BL870 i4 & BL890 i4 blades and rx2800 i4 servers are supported with HP SUM 5.2.0 or later. For the latest information on HP SUM, see the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide and white papers at http - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 5
when firmware updates are available for download. The HP Subscriber's Choice service is available at: http://www.hp.com/go/subscribe-gate1 HP Integrity and HP 9000 firmware update solutions HP Integrity Systems This table lists the HP Integrity systems and their various Firmware update options as - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 6
firmware update options as of the publication date of this document. Table 2 HP 9000 supported firmware update methods HP Firmware Manager (FM) HP 9000 Systems HP OSIFM HP-UX Linux® Windows® OpenVMS Cellular Systems HP 9000 x Superdome sx2000 NA NA NA rp8440 x NA NA NA rp7440 x NA - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 7
laptop. The tool is included in the HP Smart Update Firmware Bundle for the supported servers (see table above). HP SUM discovers the new firmware packages you the update process. HP FM manages firmware updates for HP 9000 and pre-2010 HP Integrity systems. HP OSIFM HP OSIFM enables firmware - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 8
HP Integrity systems as an offline firmware update process. The EFI image provides the user with written procedures which guide the user through step-by-step instructions , and the rx2800 i2 (See tables in the "HP Integrity and HP 9000 firmware update solutions" (page 5) section above). For - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 9
from On Board Administrator Systems supported Integrity Entry level 2010 generation HP 9000 and All Integrity Integrity entry- X86 or Linux X86 PC or laptop CD burner No Web server FTP server OS supported Runs from HP-UX Windows X86 and Linux X86 Windows® Linux® Regardless OpenVMS - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 10
available? You can receive automatic notification when a new firmware package is posted on the HP web site. To receive the notification, you need to subscribe to alerts. This subscription is or use the steps below. 1. Go to HP web site http://www.hp.com. 2. Click on the Support and Drivers tab. 10 - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 11
the link of the OS installed on your server. HP SUM runs on a networked Windows or Linux X86 workstation used to upgrade the firmware and the list of supported platforms, see the latest Firmware Revision Instance Provider data sheet or SFM Release Notes at: http://www.hp.com/go/hpux-diagnostics - HP 9000 V2500 | 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 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 13
array. An integrated component of a server that can be updated with new firmware by users after manufacturing. HP Smart Update Manager This tool is not , defines a file system for CD-ROM media. It aims to support different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows®, Mac OS, and - HP 9000 V2500 | HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options - Page 14
while the update is in progress. NOTE: For information on iLO 3 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 accessed by the iLO 3, or save them on a USB flash memory stick and connect the - HP 9000 V2500 | 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
HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers
Firmware Update Options
HP Part Number: 5900-2655
Published: March 2013
Edition: 4