HP BL2X220C - Manual (Page 45)

Software and configuration utilities 45
• 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
( http://www.hp.com/go/support ).
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, Novell Netware,
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 ).
• Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
• Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
To download the tool and for more information, see the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/support ).
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 (
http://www.hp.com/go/pcn ).
Care Pack
HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand bundled services with easy-to-
buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your server investments. For more
information, see the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/services/carepack ).