HP Dynamic Smart Array Controllers - Manual (Page 32)

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• POST messages
Smart Array controllers produce diagnostic error messages (POST messages) at reboot. Many POST
messages suggest corrective actions. For more information about POST messages, see the appropriate
troubleshooting guide for your product.
Flashing firmware
To flash the firmware, use one of the following options:
• Smart Components (" Smart Components for ROM Flash " on page 32 )
• SPP (" HP Service Pack for ProLiant " on page 30 )
Smart Components for ROM Flash
To update the firmware on the server, controller, hard drives, or enclosure use Smart Components. These
components are available on the Firmware Maintenance CD. A more recent version of a particular
component might be available on the support page of the HP website (
http://www.hp.com/support ).
Components for controller and hard drive firmware updates are also available from the support and drivers
page for storage products ( http://www.hp.com/support ).
1. Find the most recent version of the component that you require. Components for controller firmware
updates are available in offline and online formats.
2. Follow the instructions for installing the component on the server. These instructions are given with the
CD and are provided on the same Web page as the component.
Follow the additional instructions that describe how to use the component to flash the ROM. These instructions
are provided with each component.