Hitachi Advanced Server HA810 G2 User Manual page 131

SPV, along with SUM, provides Smart Update system maintenance tools that systematically update
Hitachi Advanced Server, and infrastructure.
SPV can be used in an online mode on a server running Windows, Linux, or VMware vSphere ESXi, or in
an offline mode where the server is booted to an operating system included in the ISO file.
Smart update manager
SUM is an innovative tool for maintaining and updating the firmware, drivers, and system software of
Hitachi Advanced Server, infrastructure, and associated options.
SUM identifies associated nodes you can update at the same time to avoid interdependency issues. Key
features of SUM include:
• Discovery engine that finds installed versions of hardware, firmware, and
software on nodes.
• SUM deploys updates in the correct order and ensures that all dependencies
are met before deploying an update.
• Interdependency checking.
• Automatic and step-by-step Localhost Guided Update process.
• Web browser-based user interface.
Ability to create custom baselines and ISOs.
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• Support for iLO Repository (iLO 5 nodes only).
• Simultaneous firmware and software deployment for multiple remote nodes.
• Local offline firmware deployments with SPV deliverables.
• Extensive logging in all modes.
NOTE: Support for Integrity servers has been discontinued from SUM 8.x.
Updating firmware from the System Utilities
Use the Firmware Updates option to update firmware components in the system, including the system
BIOS, NICs, and storage cards.
Procedure
1. Access the System ROM Flash Binary component for your server. Locate and
download the latest ROM version from
https://support.hitachivantara.com/en/user/answers/downloads.html#ha
rdware-download or contact customer support.
2. Copy the binary file to a USB media or iLO virtual media.
3. Attach the media to the server.
4. Launch the System Utilities and select Embedded Applications > Firmware
Update.
5. Select a device.
The Firmware Updates screen lists details about your selected device, including the current
firmware version in use.
6. Select Firmware File.
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