HP Smart Update Manager 5.0 User Guide

Introduction 13
Scenario Description HP SUM command HP deliverable
(use the HP Smart Update
Firmware DVD with
embedded HP SUM to
deploy firmware updates
to one or more blades)
installed on a server
blade
•
Want an automatic
way to deploy firmw
are
updates
•
Do not require log files
or user interaction with
the installation process
•
Want to update
multiple blades in an
enclosure in a single
operation
automatically HP Smart Update Firmware
DVD
Update an existing
enclosure manually
For more information, see
the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go
/matrixcompatibility).
The same scenario as
shown in the “Interactive,
graphical deployment to a
remote host” or “Scripted
deployment to a remote
host” scenarios discussed
previously in this table
•
Windows:
hpsum
•
Linux:
./hpsum
•
Online:
HP BladeSystem Firmware
Update Bundles for Windows
and Linux
or
HP Smart Update Firmware
DVD
•
Offline:
HP Smart Update Firmware
DVD
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 (an automatic or interactive
mode), or online (a scripted or interactive mode) modes. 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 then 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.