HP (Hewlett-Packard) BL465c Server User Manual


 
Software and configuration utilities 53
For midsize and large environments: HP Insight Remote Support Pack (formerly Service Essentials
Remote Support Pack) is targeted for larger environments and is integrated with HP Systems Insight
Manager (SIM). It provides comprehensive remote monitoring, notification/advisories, dispatch and
proactive service support for nearly all HP servers, storage, network and SAN environments, plus
selected Dell and IBM Windows servers that have a support obligation with HP. It also enables HP to
deliver higher levels of proactive support in line with HP Mission Critical Services support
agreements. Download from the HP website
(http://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=ISDVD
).
Both HP Insight Remote Support solutions are available at no additional cost to customers with a valid
warranty on HP technology, an HP Care Pack Service or HP contractual support agreement.
For more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/insightremotesupport
).
Keeping the system current
Drivers
The server includes new hardware that may not have driver support on all operating system installation
media.
If you are installing a SmartStart-supported operating system, use the SmartStart software (on page 43)
and its Assisted Path feature to install the operating system and latest driver support.
NOTE: If you are installing drivers from the SmartStart CD or the Software Maintenance CD,
refer to the SmartStart website (http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart
) to be sure that you are
using the latest version of SmartStart. For more information, refer to the documentation
provided with the SmartStart CD.
If you do not use the SmartStart CD to install an operating system, drivers for some of the new hardware
are required. These drivers, as well as other option drivers, ROM images, and value-add software can be
downloaded from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support
).
IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.
ProLiant Support Packs
PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management
agents. Refer to the PSP website
(http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html
).
Operating system version support
Refer to the operating system support matrix (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).