New features, Obtaining the psp, Obtaining psp from hp smartstart cd – HP ProLiant Support Pack User Manual
Page 5: New features obtaining the psp
Introduction 5
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Content in a ready-to-run, native operating system file format that saves time by installing directly
from a CD or shared network drive
By following the procedures in this guide, you enhance the scalability of the PSP to support high-volume
maintenance and deployment of software upgrades on Windows® and Linux platforms.
CAUTION:
PSPs and individual components should only be used by individuals who are
experienced and knowledgeable in the use of these software components. Before using PSP
utilities and components to deploy a server or maintain software components, back up the
data on the host server and take all other necessary precautions to ensure that mission-critical
systems are not disrupted if a failure occurs.
New features
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The Linux PSPs now use HP SUM for Linux to deploy drivers and utilities. The same manageability is
present with added flexibility and more features for added convenience and enhanced functionality.
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Support for the following components:
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HP NC-Series ServerEngines BE2 10Gb Driver for Windows® operating systems
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HP NC-Series ServerEngines be2net 10GbE Driver for Linux
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HP NC-Series Mellanox 10GbE Driver for Windows® operating systems
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HP NC-Series Mellanox 10GbE Driver for Linux
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HP NC-Series QLogic Driver for Linux
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Tools Package for HP NC-Series QLogic Driver for Linux
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HP NC-Series Broadcom iSCSI daemon for Linux iSCSI Driver
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HP NC-Series Broadcom 1Gb and 10GbE Multifunction and iSCSI Drivers for Linux
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PFA Server Registry Update for Windows® operating systems
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HP StorageWorks Fibre Channel Over Ethernet Adapter Kit for the x86 and x64 Emulex Storport
Driver
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HP ProLiant iLO 3 Management Controller Driver Package for Windows® x86 and x64
operating systems
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AMD® Chipset Identifier for Windows Server®™ 2003/2008 x86 and x64 Editions
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The following components will be removed in the next release:
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HP ProLiant Remote Insight Lights-Out II Board Driver for Windows Server®™ 2003
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HP ProLiant Remote Insight Lights-Out II Board Driver for Windows Server®™ 2003 x64 Editions
Obtaining the PSP
The PSP can be obtained from the HP website or HP SmartStart CD media.
Obtaining PSP from HP SmartStart CD
PSPs and individual components can be obtained from the appropriate HP SmartStart CD.
For more information about the HP SmartStart CD and other CDs that you can download at no cost, see
the SmartStart download page