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Deploying firmware for ProLiant servers using the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD

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choose which components to install or not install. Additionally, the HP SUM utility enables software deployment for multiple HP ProLiant servers from a single GUI. For more information about PSP, see the HP ProLiant Support Pack for Windows and Linux User Guide on the HP website (http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManu al&lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=345557). Deploying firmware for ProLiant servers using the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD provides a collection of firmware bundles containing HP SUM and firmware for ProLiant servers in an ISO image that can be used either in offline (either an automatic or interactive mode), or online (either a scripted or interactive mode). The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD provides firmware for supported HP ProLiant servers and options. The Firmware DVD contains all the firmware for the supported HP ProLiant servers including BladeSystem enclosures and Virtual Connect firmware. • In offline mode, the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD boots a small Linux kernel and enables firmware updates to occur on a single server using the HP SUM software. • In online mode, users can leverage the autorun utility to launch HP SUM or browse the DVD to the \hp\swpackages directory and execute it directly. All firmware smart components are placed in the \hp\swpackages directory for use by HP SUM. If additional firmware smart components are required, then the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD can be copied to a USB key, and these additional components added to the \hp\swpackages directory. If HP SUM supports the type of firmware added, then it is automatically added the next time HP SUM is executed. CAUTION: The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD and its contents must be used only by individuals who are experienced and knowledgeable with HP SUM. Before using HP SUM to update firmware, back up the target server, and take all other necessary precautions so that mission-critical systems are not disrupted if a failure occurs. NOTE: Because firmware might be able to update only in online or offline mode for some components, you might need to execute the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD both online and offline to update all the firmware in an enclosure. HP SUM stores host and group information from session to session. However, user names, passwords, and existing credentials are not stored in a session or from session to session. Use OA version 2.51 or later to get a list of all major firmware versions deployed in your enclosure, using the Rack Firmware link on the main OA web page. HP supports the current and two previous versions of the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD. NOTE: The Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules are supported only in online deployments on HP ProLiant servers. NOTE: You can add firmware components to the USB drive key in the /hp/swpackages directory. Introduction 16

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Introduction 16
choose which components to install or not install. Additionally, the HP SUM utility enables software
deployment for multiple HP ProLiant servers from a single GUI.
For more information about PSP, see the
HP ProLiant Support Pack for Windows and Linux User Guide
on
the HP website
(
al&lang=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=18964&prodSeriesId=345557
).
Deploying firmware for ProLiant servers using the HP Smart
Update Firmware DVD
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD provides a collection of firmware bundles containing HP SUM and
firmware for ProLiant servers in an ISO image that can be used either in offline (either an automatic or
interactive mode), or online (either a scripted or interactive mode). The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD
provides firmware for supported HP ProLiant servers and options. The Firmware DVD contains all the
firmware for the supported HP ProLiant servers including BladeSystem enclosures and Virtual Connect
firmware.
•
In offline mode, the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD boots a small Linux kernel and enables
firmware updates to occur on a single server using the HP SUM software.
•
In online mode, users can leverage the autorun utility to launch HP SUM or browse the DVD to the
\hp\swpackages directory and execute it directly.
All firmware smart components are placed in the \hp\swpackages directory for use by HP SUM. If
additional firmware smart components are required, then the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD can be
copied to a USB key, and these additional components added to the \hp\swpackages directory. If HP
SUM supports the type of firmware added, then it is automatically added the next time HP SUM is
executed.
CAUTION:
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD and its contents must be used only by
individuals who are experienced and knowledgeable with HP SUM. Before using HP SUM to
update firmware, back up the target server, and take all other necessary precautions so that
mission-critical systems are not disrupted if a failure occurs.
NOTE:
Because firmware might be able to update only in online or offline mode for some
components, you might need to execute the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD both online and
offline to update all the firmware in an enclosure.
HP SUM stores host and group information from session to session. However, user names, passwords,
and existing credentials are not stored in a session or from session to session.
Use OA version 2.51 or later to get a list of all major firmware versions deployed in your enclosure, using
the Rack Firmware link on the main OA web page. HP supports the current and two previous versions of
the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD.
NOTE:
The Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules
are supported only in online deployments on HP ProLiant servers.
NOTE:
You can add firmware components to the USB drive key in the /hp/swpackages
directory.