HP has many methods for updating firmware, making the process easy. TIP: There is an option to configure the Version Control Agent to include another column with a customer selected software version baseline.įor information on obtaining the Firmware Maintenance CD, refer to the following URL: Back to Top How Do I Update My Firmware? Once a firmware update is available, the next step is to install the update onto the system.
A green checkmark indicates that the columns match, a yellow triangle with an exclamation point indicates that an update is available.įigure 3: Clicking on the latest version number allows the user to view detailed information about the update before installing it.įigure 4: Clicking on the icon to the right of the yellow triangle allows the user to install the update and choose when the server will be rebooted to allow the update to deploy. The ProLiant Support Pack (PSP) Version 7.20 is scheduled to contain a feature called "Critical Component Update.įigure 2: The Version Control Agent page displays the currently installed version of each software component and the latest version. Customers can click on the icon to the right of the orange triangle to obtain the latest version. If the latest version contains critical bug fixes, an orange triangle warning icon is displayed and HP requires customers to update to this version at their earliest possible convenience.Back to Top What is Firmware? Firmware is a software program that is stored in Read-Only Memory (ROM). This document emphasizes the importance of regular firmware updates to ensure that a ProLiant server is running optimally, making the system and its data less vulnerable to critical hardware and software events. HP has developed several methods for updating the firmware in a ProLiant server and makes it easy to do so. Ensuring that each server is running the latest drivers, patches, and operating system updates helps to establish this. Regular Firmware Updates Essential for Optimal Performance and Functionality of HP ProLiant Servers Avoiding downtime and potential security risks is a high priority for ProLiant server customers.
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