Firmware updates
Download firmware updates from the following locations:
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HP BladeSystem c-Class Firmware and Upgrades compatibility matrix on the HP website
(http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/blades/components/c-class-compmatrix.html)
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The HP Smart Components available on the HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD and the HP
Support website (http://www.hp.com/support)
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The most recent version of a particular server blade or option firmware from the HP Support website
(http://www.hp.com/support)
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Components for option firmware updates available from the HP Storage Products Software and
Drivers website (http://www.hp.com/support/proliantstorage)
HP offers a subscription service that can provide notification of firmware updates. For more information,
see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice).
When updating the firmware, the Insight Display displays a lock icon with a progress bar. The lock icon
indicates that the Insight Display buttons are locked until the firmware update is complete.
CAUTION:
an Onboard Administrator during a firmware update can corrupt the Onboard Administrator
firmware.
Avoid removing an Onboard Administrator during a firmware update. Removing
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