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For more information on how to deploy firmware updates, refer to the README or TXT files that are packaged
with the firmware or refer to the following links:
Firmware management Best Practices for HP BladeSystem:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02049593/c02049593.pdf?jumpid=re
g_R1002_USEN
HP Smart Update Manager help:
http://downloads.linux.hp.com/SDR/downloads/ProLiantSupportPack/suse/10/i386/8.50/hpsum_help_en
.htm?jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
HP Smart Update Manager User Guide:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02161675/c02161675.pdf?jumpid=re
g_R1002_USEN
ProLiant Support Pack User Guide:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01868185/c01868185.pdf?jumpid=re
g_R1002_USEN
Subscriber's Choice for receiving firmware updates:
http://docs.hp.com/en/5992-5814/pr01s04.html
Updating Firmware Using the Offline ROM Flash Method
The Offline ROM Flash, as its name implies, is performed when the server is taken down for regular
maintenance. Although the results will be the same, the Offline ROM Flash does not provide the same benefits
of the new Online ROM Flash method. In addition, when upgrading remotely, the server administrator can
only update one server at a time.
There are two methods of performing an Offline ROM Flash. The firmware can be updated using a ROMPaq
Diskette or using the ROM Update Utility.
A ROMPaq is a floppy-disk based method of upgrade. The firmware is downloaded onto a floppy diskette
and then the system is booted to the floppy drive.
The ROM Update Utility is located on the Firmware Maintenance CD, or can be downloaded to a USB Drive
Key using the HP Drive Key Boot Utility.
Note: Hard Drive components can only be updated using the Offline method.
For more information:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=M
TX-44b49e9d4d0f4f4cb244e3f0ce&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
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