Proliant support packs, Operating system version support, Hp smart update manager – HP BL460C G6 User Manual
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. For more information, see the documentation provided with the
SmartStart CD.
If you do not use the SmartStart CD to install an OS, 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
To directly locate the OS drivers for a particular server blade, enter the following web address into the
browser:
http://www.hp.com/support/<servername>
In place of
For example:
http://www.hp.com/support/dl360g6
ProLiant Support Packs
PSPs represent operating system-specific bundles of ProLiant optimized drivers, utilities, and management
agents. Refer to the PSP website
Operating System Version Support
For information about specific versions of a supported operating system, refer to the operating system
support matrix
HP Smart Update Manager
The HP Smart Update Manager enables system administrators to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a
wide range of servers and options. This tool has the following features:
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Works offline and online
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Supports Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems
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Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
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Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
For more information, see the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide. The guide and the HP Smart Update
Manager utility are available from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD and others can be
downloaded free of charge from the SmartStart download page on the HP website
Change control and proactive notification
HP offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to 60 days in advance of
upcoming hardware and software changes on HP commercial products.
For more information, refer to the HP website