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Error reporting
If errors are encountered in the input file, HP Smart Update Manager exits with a return value of -2 (bad
parameter). The details of the location and nature of the error are recorded in
hpsum_execution_log_<date>_<time>.raw.
Input file parameters
Parameter Description Possible values
SILENT
This parameter causes the installation to run silently
without GUI or console output. All data is written to
the log file. Any generated prompts use the default
option and continue the installation without user
input.
If a component requires input before installation
(such as configuration information), then the
component installation fails (unless the
IGNOREERRORS = "FailedDependencies"
parameter is supplied), and an error message is
written to the log file.
YES, NO
FORCEALL
This parameter forces both firmware and software
components.
YES, NO
FORCEROM
This parameter forces updates to firmware
components.
YES, NO
FORCESOFTWARE
This parameter forces updates to software
components.
YES, NO
FORCEBUNDLE
This parameter enables you to override or
downgrade an existing installation of components
in the selected bundle.
YES, NO
DOWNGRADE
This parameter enables you to downgrade to an
earlier version of firmware for multi-target devices
such as hard drives and array controllers. (Applies
to firmware only.)
YES, NO
REWRITE
This parameter enables you to rewrite the same
version of firmware only for multi-target devices
such as hard drives and array controllers. (Applies
to firmware only.)
YES, NO
REBOOTALLOWED
This parameter enables you to reboot, if required. YES, NO
REBOOTMESSAGE
This parameter enables you to create a message to
be displayed prior to rebooting.
Any string (not exceeding
256 characters)
REBOOTDELAY
This parameter enables you to delay before
rebooting.
Time in seconds
COMPONENTSLIST
This parameter enables you to limit the list of
components to be updated.
Component names with file
extensions (.exe, .rpm, or
.scexe)
BUNDLESLIST
This parameter enables you to limit the list of bundle
xml files to be filtered.
Bundle file names
ALLOWUPDATEBUNDLE
This parameter is a filter switch and enables you to
install newer versions of components defined in a
PSP, ISP, or bundle.
This parameter enables these components to
replace the older versions of the same component
that might have shipped with the bundles.
YES, NO