HP Smart Update Manager 4.1.0 User Guide

Introduction 11
NOTE: HP SUM is no longer supported on SUSE Enterprise Linux 9.
IMPORTANT: The HP Smart Update Manager does not support cross-platform deployments
(for example, deployments from Linux systems to Windows® systems).
Supported deliverables overview
HP SUM support is specific to the deliverable in which it is delivered. Make sure you use the correct
version of HP SUM that is released along with the deliverable supporting the environment.
NOTE: Not all functionality is available in each version of HP SUM. Before using HP SUM
that comes with a deliverable, review the Support and limitations ("Obtaining the HP SUM
utility" on page 11, "Support and limitations of HP SUM" on page 11) of that version of HP
SUM to determine if it has the features that you need.
Obtaining the HP SUM utility
The HP SUM utility is available from the following:
• HP ProLiant Support Packs for Windows® 7.90 and later
• HP ProLiant Support Packs for Linux 8.40 and later
• HP Smart Update Firmware DVD (for HP ProLiant servers)
• HP Integrity Support Pack for Windows® 6.00 and later on Itanium®-based systems
• HP Smart Update Firmware - HP Integrity BL860c/BL870c/BL890c i2 Servers Bundle for Linux
• HP Smart Update Firmware - HP Integrity BL860c/BL870c/BL890c i2 Servers Bundle for Windows®
CAUTION: Use the version of HP SUM that comes with the Integrity Support Pack or Integrity
Bundle when deploying the components that are included in that deliverable.
Support and limitations of HP SUM
Before installing HP SUM, use the following table to verify that you are using the appropriate software
version.
HP SUM
version
Delivered with Support and limitations
3.7.1
•
HP Smart Update Firmware—HP
Integrity BL860c/BL870c/BL890c i2
Servers Bundles for Windows® and
Linux
•
Support for BL860c/BL870c/BL890c i2
Servers firmware—This support is currently
available only in HP SUM 3.7.1 and will be
integrated into a future release of HP SUM
•
No support for downloading the latest
versions of components from the HP FTP site
•
No report functionality is available
4.0.0 For ProLiant servers:
•
HP ProLiant Support Pack for
Windows® 8.40
•
No support for BL860c/BL870c/BL890c i2
Servers firmware or Integrity Support Pack