HP ProLiant BL685c G5 Server Blade - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction 5
Introduction
HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD overview
The HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD provides a collection of HP Smart Update Manager and
firmware in an ISO image that can be used either in an offline, interactive mode, or online in either a
scripted or interactive mode. The Firmware Maintenance CD provides firmware for supported HP servers
and options. The Firmware CD contains all the firmware for the BladeSystem enclosures with the
exception of the Virtual Connect firmware. The Virtual Connect firmware is not available on the Firmware
Maintenance CD because of its size.
To deploy the Firmware Maintenance CD contents, see "Online deployment (on page
9 )" and "Offline
deployment (on page 9 )." In offline mode, the Firmware Maintenance CD boots a small Linux kernel and
enables firmware updates to take place on a single server using the embedded HP Smart Update
Manager software. Because of the special boot environment, support for remote servers and hosts is not
available. In online mode, users can leverage the autorun utility to launch HP Smart Update Manager or
browse the CD to the \compaq\swpackages directory and execute it directly.
All firmware smart components are placed in the \compaq\swpackages directory for use by HP Smart
Update Manager. If additional firmware smart components are needed, the Firmware Maintenance CD
can be copied to a USB key, and these additional components added to the \compaq\swpackages
directory. If HP Smart Update Manager supports the type of firmware added, it is automatically picked up
the next time HP SUM is executed.
CAUTION: The Firmware Maintenance CD and its contents should be used only by
individuals who are experienced and knowledgeable in their use. Before using HP Smart
Update Manager to update firmware, be sure to back up the target server and take all other
necessary precautions so that mission-critical systems are not disrupted if a failure occurs.
HP Smart Update Manager stores host and group information from session to session. However, user
names, passwords, and existing credentials are not stored.
Use OA version 2.51 or later to get a list of all major firmware versions deployed in your enclosure using
the Rack Firmware link on the main OA web page. HP supports the current and two previous versions of
the Firmware Maintenance CD.
Minimum requirements
NOTE: HP Smart Update Manager requires a true Administrator login and not an elevated
RUN AS Administrator. If you are unable to perform the net use * \\server\ADMIN$ for
Microsoft Windows® target servers, you do not have sufficient privileges to run HP Smart
Update Manager.
To successfully deploy HP Smart Update Manager on target systems based on a Windows® operating
system, the following must be available:
• A local administrative system with 512 MB of memory, running a supported Windows® operating
system