HP SmartStart-Software - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction 5
Introduction
HP Smart Update Firmware DVD overview
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD provides a collection of firmware for supported HP ProLiant servers,
BladeSystems, and options in an ISO image that can be used either of the following:
• Offline mode (local updates only)
o Interactive mode
o Automatic mode
• Online
o Interactive local updates
o Interactive remote updates
The Firmware DVD also contains firmware for the BladeSystem enclosures including Virtual Connect
firmware. To deploy the Smart Update Firmware DVD contents, see "Online deployment ("
Deploying
components online " on page 10 )" and "Offline deployment (" Deploying offline " on page 11 )." In offline
mode, the Smart Update Firmware DVD 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 DVD to the
\hp\swpackages directory and execute firmware smart components directly.
All firmware smart components are placed in the \hp\swpackages directory for use by HP Smart Update
Manager. If additional firmware smart components are needed, then the Firmware Maintenance DVD can
be copied to a USB key, using the HP USB key utility, and then these additional components added to the
\hp\swpackages directory. If HP Smart Update Manager supports the type of firmware added, then it is
automatically added the next time HP Smart Update Manager is executed.
CAUTION: The Smart Update Firmware DVD and its contents must be used only by
individuals who are experienced. Before using HP Smart Update Manager to update
firmware, 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,
usernames, passwords, and existing credentials are not stored.
HP supports the current and two previous versions of the Smart Update Firmware DVD.
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.