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iSUT: Polls iLO to check for requests from HPE OneView, SUM, or iLO Amplifier Pack for updates through the
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management network and orchestrates staging, deploying, and activating updates. You can adjust the polling interval
by issuing the appropriate command-line option provided by iSUT. Performs inventory on target servers, stages
deployment, deploys updates, and then reboots the servers.
iLO 5 with integrated Smart Update (Gen10 servers only): Performs iLO Repository-based updates by downloading
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the components from iLO Repository when iLO Installation Queue has the components which can be updated by iSUT.
iLO Amplifier Pack: Displays available updates for servers. Communicates with iSUT (or SUT 1.x) to initiate updates
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using the iLO Redfish interface. iSUT reports the status of updates to iLO Amplifier Pack via iLO Restful Interface.
HPE OneView: Displays available updates for servers. Communicates with iSUT (or SUT 1.x) to initiate updates,
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reports the status on the Firmware section of the Server Profile page of HPE OneView. HPE OneView provides
automated compliance reporting in the dashboard.
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SPP: A comprehensive systems software and firmware update solution, which is delivered as a single ISO image.
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SUM: A tool for firmware and driver maintenance for HPE ProLiant servers and associated options.
NOTE: SUM, iLO Amplifier Pack, and HPE OneView should not manage the same nodes.
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 from the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Support Center.
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 Select Firmware File.
7. Select the flash file in the File Explorer list.
The firmware file is loaded and the Firmware Updates screen lists details of the file in the Selected firmware file
field.
8. Select Image Description, and then select a firmware image.
A device can have multiple firmware images.
9. Select Start firmware update.
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