HP (Hewlett-Packard) 595166-001 Server User Manual


 
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Operating System Version Support
For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, refer to the operating system
support matrix (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).
Firmware
The Smart Update Firmware DVD is an organized firmware collection for ProLiant servers and options
powered by HP Smart Update Manager (on page 126). The Smart Update Firmware DVD combines the
following resources on a single DVD:
Firmware Maintenance CD
HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool (FDT)
The HP BladeSystem online firmware bundles
The ProLiant BladeSystem Release Sets
Offline, automatic mode for HP ProLiant BL, DL, ML, and 100 Series servers
Firmware deployment support for HP ProLiant 100 Series servers
HP Smart Update Manager
The HP Smart Update Manager provides intelligent and flexible firmware and software deployment. This
technology assists in reducing the complexity of provisioning and updating HP ProLiant Servers, options, and
Blades within the datacenter. HP SUM is delivered on The Smart Update Firmware DVD, ProLiant Support
Packs, and Easy Set-up CDs.
HP SUM enables system administrators to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of servers
and options. This tool has the following features:
Enables GUI and a command-line, scriptable interface
Enables scriptable, command-line deployment
Requires no agent for remote installations
Enables dependency checking, which ensures appropriate install order and dependency checking
between components
Deploys software and firmware on Windows and Linux operating systems
Performs local or remote (one-to-many) online deployment
Deploys firmware and software together
Supports offline and online deployment
Deploys necessary component updates only (except Linux RPMs)
Downloads the latest components from Web (except Linux RPMs)
Enables direct update of BMC firmware (iLO and LO100i)
For more information about HP Smart Update Manager and to access the HP Smart Update Manager User
Guide, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/foundation).