HP Integrity Servers and HP 9000 Servers Firmware Update Options

Table 3 Firmware update options features and benefits (continued)
OA
SuperDome 2
MP textual
interface line
Insight
manager
ILO3 GUI/CLI
EFI ImageHP OFM -
ISO Image
HP OSIFMHP SUMInstallation
Options:
update
process
but requires
a physical
DVD-ROM
be inserted
in the target
system
NoNoYesNoNoYesYesInitiate
Firmware
update on
multiple
systems
NoNoYesYesNoYesYesEnable
automation
NoNoNoNoNoYesNALeverage OS
Software
update
process
OA GUIMP
commands
HP SUM or
ILO GUI/CLI
commands
EFI
commands
Recording
and booting
from CD
Software
distributor
process for
HP SUMKnowledge
required
HP-UX, Smart
component
for
Windows®
and Linux®
MinimalPrior to
Firmware
MinimalWhen
system is
When
system is
down
Prior to
shutdown
Prior to
starting
firmware
update
Built in
firmware
verification update and
prior to
down, while
doing the
activation,actual
MP toolsFirmware
update check the
system state
at every step
of the
update.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I be notified when new firmware packages are available?
You can receive automatic notification when a new firmware package is posted on the HP web
site.
To receive the notification, you need to subscribe to alerts. This subscription is free of charge.
To subscribe, go to http://www.hp.com/go/myalerts.
Where can I download firmware packages?
Each firmware package is intended for specific systems.
Each country may have a different URL to reach the firmware packages, so a specific URL cannot
be provided. You can use the URL provided in the email notification or use the steps below.
1. Go to HP web site http://www.hp.com.
2. Click on the Support and Drivers tab.
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