HP Smart Update Firmware DVD HP Smart Update Firmware DVD The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD provides a collection of firmware for supported HP ProLiant servers, BladeSystems, and options in an ISO image that can be used either of the following: • Offline mode (local updates only) • Interactive mode • Automatic mode • Online • Interactive local updates • Interactive remote updates The Firmware DVD also contains firmware for the BladeSystem enclosures including Virtual Connect firmware. In offline mode, the Smart Update Firmware DVD boots a small Linux kernel and enables firmware updates to take place on a single server using the embedded HP Smart Update Manager software.

Because of the special boot environment, support for remote servers and hosts is not available. In online mode, users can leverage the autorun utility to launch HP Smart Update Manager or browse the DVD to the hp swpackages directory and execute firmware smart components directly. All firmware smart components are placed in the hp swpackages directory for use by HP Smart Update Manager. If additional firmware smart components are needed, then the Firmware Maintenance DVD can be copied to a USB key, using the HP USB key utility, and then these additional components added to the hp swpackages directory. If HP Smart Update Manager supports the type of firmware added, then it is automatically added the next time HP Smart Update Manager is executed. CAUTION: The Smart Update Firmware DVD and its contents must be used only by individuals who are experienced.

Before using HP Smart Update Manager 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. HP Smart Update Manager stores host and group information from session to session. Download Gunship Battle Helicopter 3d Mod Apk there. However, usernames, passwords, and existing credentials are not stored. Online deployment—Boot the server from the operating system that is already installed and running. HP SUM supports online deployments of all ROM flash components for both Windows and Linux operating systems including: • HP Onboard Administrator for HP c-Class BladeSystem • HP Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules for c-Class BladeSystem • System hard-drive (SAS and SATA) • Array-controller • Lights-Out Management ROM flash components Offline deployment—Boot the server from the Smart Update Firmware DVD or a USB drive key that contains the Smart Update Firmware DVD contents. HP SUM supports offline deployments of all ROM flash components including: • System hard-drive • Array-controller • QLogic and Emulex Fibre Channel HBA • Lights-Out Management ROM flash components Press Ctrl+P to print this page.

Are you spending too much time and money on server updates? Smart Update Manager (SUM) and the Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) combine to create the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Smart Update Technology to solve the problem of time-consuming, expensive, and error-prone updates. SUM is an innovative tool for keeping the firmware, drivers, and system software of HPE ProLiant, HPE Synergy, HPE BladeSystem and HPE Moonshot infrastructures and associated options up to date and secure. SUM discovers the installed hardware and the current versions of firmware, drivers, and system software, provides an update recommendation, and applies the updates in an efficient order to reduce impact on operations. SUM provides a variety of interfaces for applying updates, so you can pick the interface that meets your needs. Update the servers while they are offline or online, locally or remotely via web browser, or interactively or automatically. • Integrated with HPE iLO to provide secure updates via the management network.