HP DL380 G7 - Manual (Page 82)

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• The HP BladeSystem online firmware bundles
• The ProLiant BladeSystem Release Sets
• Offline, automatic mode for HP ProLiant BL, DL, ML, and 100 Series servers
• Firmware deployment support for HP ProLiant 100 Series servers
HP Smart Update Manager
The HP Smart Update Manager 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 datacenter. HP SUM is delivered on The Smart Update Firmware DVD, ProLiant Support
Packs, and Easy Set-up CDs.
HP SUM enables system administrators to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a wide range of servers
and options. This tool has the following features:
• Enables GUI and a command-line, scriptable interface
• Enables scriptable, command-line deployment
• Requires no agent for remote installations
• Enables dependency checking, which ensures appropriate install order and dependency checking
between components
• Deploys software and firmware on Windows and Linux operating systems
• Performs local or remote (one-to-many) online deployment
• Deploys firmware and software together
• Supports offline and online deployment
• Deploys necessary component updates only (except Linux RPMs)
• Downloads the latest components from Web (except Linux RPMs)
• Enables direct update of BMC firmware (iLO and LO100i)
For more information about HP Smart Update Manager and to access the HP Smart Update Manager User
Guide, see the HP website ( http://www.hp.com/go/foundation ).
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 ).