HP Integrated Lights-Out 4 - Manual (Page 36)

3 Configuring iLO
Typically, an advanced or administrative user who manages users and configures global and
network settings configures iLO. This guide provides information about configuring iLO by using
the iLO web interface and iLO RBSU or the iLO 4 Configuration Utility.
TIP: You can perform many iLO configuration tasks by using XML configuration and control
scripts or SMASH CLP. For information about using these methods, see the HP iLO 4 Scripting and
Command Line Guide, HP Scripting Toolkit for Linux User Guide, and HP Scripting Toolkit for
Windows User Guide.
Updating firmware
Firmware updates enhance server and iLO functionality with new features, improvements, and
security updates.
Users who have the Configure iLO Settings privilege or host operating system Administrator/root
privileges can update firmware. If the iLO Security Override Switch is set, any out-of-band user
can update firmware.
You can update the following types of firmware on the Firmware Update page:
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iLO
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HP ProLiant System ROM
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System Programmable Logic Device
•
SL Chassis Firmware
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Power PIC
You can update firmware by using an online or offline method. For more information, see “Updating
firmware by using an online method” (page 36) or “Updating firmware by using an offline method”
(page 37)
Updating firmware by using an online method
When you use an online method to update the firmware, no server reboot is required. You can
update the firmware and reset iLO without affecting the availability of the server host operating
system. The online update method can be performed in-band or out-of-band.
Performing an in-band firmware update
When you use this method to update the iLO firmware, the iLO firmware is sent to iLO directly
from the server host operating system. The HP ProLiant Channel Interface Driver is required for
host-based iLO firmware updates. During a host-based firmware update, the iLO firmware does
not verify login credentials or user privileges because the host-based utilities require a root login
(Linux and VMware) or Administrator login (Windows).
You can use the following in-band firmware update methods:
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iLO Online ROM Flash Component—Use an executable file to update iLO while the server is
operating. The executable file contains the installer and the firmware package. You can
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