Hp smart update manager, Hp rom-based setup utility, Using rbsu – HP ProLiant BL420c Gen8 Server Blade User Manual
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For more information or to download SPP, see the HP website
HP Smart Update Manager
The HP SUM provides intelligent and flexible firmware and software deployment. This technology assists in
reducing the complexity of provisioning and updating HP ProLiant Servers, options, and Blades within the
data center. HP SUM is used to deploy firmware and software in SPP.
HP SUM enables system administrators to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of server
blades and options. This tool has the following features:
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Enables GUI and a command-line, scriptable interface
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Provides scriptable, command-line deployment
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Requires no agent for remote installations
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Enables dependency checking, which ensures appropriate install order and dependency checking
between components
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Deploys software and firmware on Windows and Linux operating systems
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Performs local or remote (one-to-many) online deployment
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Deploys firmware and software together
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Supports offline and online deployment
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Deploys necessary component updates only
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Downloads the latest components from Web
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Enables direct update of BMC firmware (HP iLO)
For more information about HP SUM and to access the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide, see the HP
website
HP ROM-Based Setup Utility
RBSU is a configuration utility embedded in ProLiant servers that performs a wide range of configuration
activities that can include the following:
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Configuring system devices and installed options
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Enabling and disabling system features
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Displaying system information
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Selecting the primary boot controller
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Configuring memory options
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Language selection
For more information on RBSU, see the HP ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide on the Documentation CD or
the HP website
Using RBSU
To use RBSU, use the following keys: