HP BladeSystem c-Class Enclosure Troubleshooting Guide

Software tools and solutions 95
Operating system version support
Refer to the operating system support matrix (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).
HP Smart Update Manager
The HP Smart Update Manager enables system administrators to upgrade ROM images efficiently across a
wide range of servers and options. This tool has the following features:
• Works offline and online
• Supports Microsoft® Windows® and Linux operating systems
• Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
• Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
For more information, see the HP Smart Update Manager User Guide. The guide and the HP Smart Update
Manager utility are available from the ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD. This CD and others can be
downloaded free of charge from the SmartStart download page on the HP website
(http://www.hp.com/go/support).
System Online ROM flash component utility
The Online ROM Flash Component Utility enables system administrators to efficiently upgrade system or
controller ROM images across a wide range of servers and array controllers. This tool has the following
features:
• Works offline and online
• Supports Microsoft® Windows NT®, Windows® 2000, Windows Server® 2003, Novell Netware,
and Linux operating systems
IMPORTANT: This utility supports operating systems that may not be supported by the server. For
operating systems supported by the server, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
• Integrates with other software maintenance, deployment, and operating system tools
• Automatically checks for hardware, firmware, and operating system dependencies, and installs only
the correct ROM upgrades required by each target server
To download the tool and for more information, see the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
ROMPaq utility diskette or USB drive key
The bootable ROMPaq diskette or USB drive key contains all the necessary system files, option ROM image
files, and the configuration files required to upgrade the ROM firmware.
This procedure is most effective when flashing the ROM on a small number of servers located in close
proximity.
To flash the ROM using ROMPaq:
1. Download the system ROMPaq utility diskette or USB drive key for each target server blade. ROMPaq
downloads are available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).