HP Integrity rx2800 i2 Server User Manual
Page 17
Introduction 17
NOTE:
Use the version of HP SUM that comes with the ISP when deploying the components that
are included in that deliverable.
For more information about ISP implementation by operating system, see the HP Window-on-Integrity website
, or by server model number, see the HP Integrity
Server site
Deploying software using the ProLiant Support Pack for Linux
Beginning with PSP for Linux 8.40 or later, the HP SUM utility enables you to deploy Linux PSP software
components (RPMs) from a single, easy-to-use interface. The same manageability is present with added
flexibility and more features for added convenience and enhanced functionality. HP SUM provides new GUI
and a command-line, scriptable interface for deployment to target servers. HP SUM discovers and displays
all components that are available for installation on the local system and enables the flexibility to choose
which components to install or not install. Additionally, the HP SUM utility enables software deployment for
multiple HP ProLiant servers from a single GUI.
For more information about PSP, see the HP ProLiant Support Pack for Windows and Linux User Guide on the
HP website
Deploying firmware for ProLiant servers using the HP Smart
Update Firmware DVD
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD provides a collection of firmware bundles containing HP SUM and
firmware for ProLiant servers in an ISO image that can be used either in offline (either an automatic or
interactive mode), or online (either a scripted or interactive mode). The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD
provides firmware for supported HP ProLiant servers and options. The Firmware DVD contains all the
firmware for the supported HP ProLiant servers including BladeSystem enclosures and Virtual Connect
firmware.
•
In offline mode, the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD boots a small Linux kernel and enables firmware
updates to occur on a single server using the HP SUM software.
•
In online mode, users can leverage the autorun utility to launch HP SUM or browse the DVD to the
\hp\swpackages directory and execute it directly.
All firmware smart components are placed in the \hp\swpackages directory for use by HP SUM. If
additional firmware smart components are required, then the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD can be copied
to a USB key, and these additional components added to the \hp\swpackages directory. If HP SUM supports
the type of firmware added, then it is automatically added the next time HP SUM is executed.
CAUTION:
The HP Smart Update Firmware DVD and its contents must be used only by
individuals who are experienced and knowledgeable with HP SUM. Before using HP SUM 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.
NOTE:
Because firmware might be able to update only in online or offline mode for some
components, you might need to execute the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD both online and
offline to update all the firmware in an enclosure.