Introduction, Overview – HP ProLiant Support Pack User Manual
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Introduction
Overview
HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool is an ISO image containing a collection of HP Smart Update
Manager (HP SUM) and firmware smart components that have been tested together to ensure
compatibility. The tool is designed for users who do not have an installed operating system on their
blades or who want an unattended, automated method of deploying firmware in an offline environment.
Because the tool requires you to boot to it, you must take the server offline temporarily to complete the
firmware update.
HP currently supports the current and two previous versions of the BladeSystem Firmware Deployment
Tool.
HP BladeSystem Firmware Deployment Tool supports the following firmware types:
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System ROM
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iLO 2
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Broadcom NIC
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Smart Array Controllers
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SAS and SATA hard drive firmware behind Smart Array Controllers
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Emulex, QLogic, and Brocade Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters
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Tape Blade
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PowerPIC*
*Starting with FDT version 1.60
To determine the firmware and software to update for your BladeSystem products, see the Firmware
Compatibility Chart The FDT is useful for those customers who:
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Want an automated way to update a blade firmware
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Do not need to update infrastructure firmware at the same time
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Want to leverage the BladeSystem enclosure capability to load an ISO image to multiple server
blades simultaneously
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Do not need feedback during the update process
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Do not need log files at the conclusion of the installation for archiving or debugging purposes
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Need to support devices that can only be updated offline
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Need to update firmware on multiple server blades simultaneously