6.0 HP X9720 Network Storage System Administrator Guide (AW549-96034, December 2011)

14 Upgrading the X9720 Network Storage System
hardware and firmware
WARNING! Before performing any of the procedures in this chapter, read the important warnings,
precautions, and safety information in “Warnings and precautions” (page 172) and “Regulatory
compliance notices” (page 176).
Upgrading firmware
IMPORTANT: The X9720 system is shipped with the correct firmware and drivers. Do not upgrade
firmware or drivers unless the upgrade is recommended by HP Support or is part of an X9720
patch provided on the HP web site. The patch release notes describe how to install the firmware.
Adding new server blades
NOTE: This requires the use of the Quick Restore DVD. See “Recovering the X9720 Network
Storage System” (page 138) for more information.
1. On the front of the blade chassis, in the next available server blade bay, remove the blank.
2. Prepare the server blade for installation.
3. Install the server blade.
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