Proliant Support Packs; Operating System Version Support; System Online Rom Flash Component Utility; Change Control And Proactive Notification - HP ProLiant BL495c G6 User Manual

If you are installing a SmartStart-supported operating system, use the SmartStart software
and its Assisted Path feature to install the operating system and latest
NOTE:
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 Sm
If you do not use the SmartStart CD to install an operating system, drivers for some of the new hardware
are required. T
do wnlo ad ed from the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
IMPORTANT:
ProLia t n Support Packs
PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and managem
agents. Refer to the PSP website
(http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/ps
Oper ating system version support
Refer to the operating system support matrix
System Onl ine ROM flash component utility
The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following
features:
•
Works offline and online
•
Supports Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Novell Netware,
and Linux operating systems
IMPORTANT:
For operating systems supported by the server, see the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/support).
•
Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
•
Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
To download the tool and for more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).

Change control and proactive notification

HP offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to 60 days in advance of
upcoming hardware and software changes on HP commercial products.
For more information, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/pcn).
If you are installing drivers from the SmartStart CD or the Software Maintenance CD,
artStart CD.
hese drivers, as well as other option
Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.
This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server.
drivers, ROM images, and value-add software can be
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(http://www.hp.com/go/support
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