HP ProLiant DL320 G5p Server - Manual (Page 64)

Configuration and utilities 64
NOTE: If you are installing drivers from the SmartStart CD or the Software Maintenance CD,
refer to the SmartStart website ( http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart ) to be sure that you are
using the latest version of SmartStart. For more information, refer to the documentation
provided with the SmartStart CD.
If you do not use the SmartStart CD to install an operating system, drivers for some of the new hardware
are required. These drivers, as well as other option drivers, ROM images, and value-add software can be
downloaded from the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/support ).
IMPORTANT: Always perform a backup before installing or updating device drivers.
Version control
The VCRM and VCA are Web-enabled Insight Management Agents. HP Systems Insight Manager uses
these Insight Management Agents to facilitate software update tasks.
• The VCRM provides a graphical view of the Windows® and Linux PSPs that are stored in a
repository and can be configured to automatically update the repository with the latest software from
HP.
• The VCA can be configured to point to a repository being managed by the VCRM, enabling easy
version comparison and software updates.
For more information about version control tools, refer to the HP Systems Insight Manager Help Guide
and the Version Control User Guide on the HP Systems Insight Manager website
( http://www.hp.com/go/hpsim ).
ProLiant Support Packs
PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management
agents. Refer to the PSP website
(
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/products/servers/management/psp.html ).
Operating system version support
Refer to the operating system support matrix ( http://www.hp.com/go/supportos ).
System Online ROM Flash Component Utility
The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following
features:
• Works offline and online
• Supports Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server™ 2003, and Linux
operating systems
IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server.
For operating systems supported by the server, see the HP website
( http://www.hp.com/support ).