HP rx2800 User Manual

HP Smart Update Manager

Server® 2003,

firmware and software to systems and options. Because of the risk of data

Part Number: 613175-004

User Guide

Abstract

This guide is intended for individuals who are familiar with the configuration and operation of Microsoft® Windows®, Windows
Windows Server® 2008, Linux, smart components, and deployment of
loss, only individuals experienced with using firmware and software should implement the procedures in this guide.

May 2011
Edition: 4

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 6

HP Smart Update Manager overview ........................................................................................................... 6

Using this guide ........................................................................................................................................ 7

New features of HP SUM 4.2.0 .................................................................................................................. 7

Minimum requirements ............................................................................................................................... 7

Minimum requirements for Windows servers ....................................................................................... 7

Minimum requirements for Linux x86 servers ....................................................................................... 8

Supported deliverables overview ............................................................................................................... 12

Obtaining the HP SUM utility .......................................................................................................... 12

Support and limitations of HP SUM .................................................................................................. 13

Deployment from HP SUM ........................................................................................................................ 14

Executing HP SUM ......................................................................................................................... 14

Deploying software using the ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) for Microsoft Windows .................................. 16

Deploying software using the Integrity Support Pack (ISP) for Microsoft Windows .................................. 16

Deploying software using the ProLiant Support Pack for Linux .............................................................. 17

Deploying firmware for ProLiant servers using the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD ................................ 17

Deploying firmware using the HP Smart Update Firmware - HP Integrity BL860c/BL870c/BL890c i2 Servers

Bundles ........................................................................................................................................ 24

HP SUM User Interface ................................................................................................................ 25

Deployment scenarios .............................................................................................................................. 25

Graphical deployment on a local host .............................................................................................. 25

Scripted deployment on a local host ................................................................................................ 25

Deployment to multiple remote hosts ................................................................................................. 26

Keyboard support.................................................................................................................................... 26

Local host installations .............................................................................................................................. 27

Selecting the location to check for updates ........................................................................................ 27

Download Permission (applicable only for ProLiant servers) ................................................................. 30

Selecting an installation host ........................................................................................................... 31

Selecting bundles to filter ................................................................................................................ 33

Selecting components to install ........................................................................................................ 35

Component selection pane ............................................................................................................. 39

Viewing the installation results ......................................................................................................... 44

Multiple-host installations .......................................................................................................................... 46

Selecting remote hosts or groups ..................................................................................................... 47

Searching for remote hosts .............................................................................................................. 48

Managing hosts ............................................................................................................................ 48

Managing groups .......................................................................................................................... 52

Entering credentials for hosts ........................................................................................................... 55

Selecting bundles to filter on multiple hosts ........................................................................................ 59

Selecting components to install on multiple hosts ................................................................................ 60

Updating Firmware on HP Integrity BL860c/BL870c/BL890c i2 Servers ............................................... 61

Viewing the installation results for multiple hosts ................................................................................ 64

Scripted deployment ................................................................................................................... 66

Command-line interface ........................................................................................................................... 66

Command-line syntax ..................................................................................................................... 66

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