HP Smart Array (RAID) Host Bus Adapters manual Updating the firmware

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Updating the firmware

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Methods for updating the firmware (Windows® or Linux®)

To update the firmware on the server, controller, or hard drives, use Smart Components. The most recent version of a particular component is available on the support page of the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support). Some components are also available on the Smart Setup media.

1.Find the most recent version of the component that you require.

2.Follow the instructions for installing the component on the server. These instructions are provided on the same Web page as the component.

3.Follow the additional instructions that describe how to use the component to flash the ROM. These instructions are provided with each component.

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Contents October 2006 Second Edition Part Number Audience assumptions Contents Electrostatic discharge Hardware features Controller specificationsMain components on the board This sectionPage Overview of the installation procedure Quick installation procedure Windows or LinuxOverview of the installation procedure Installing the controller hardware Before beginning the installation Preparing the serverInstalling the controller board Connecting storage devices Connecting internal storageConnecting external storage SAS cable part numbers To order additional cables, use the option kit part numberUpdating the firmware Methods for updating the firmware Windows or LinuxConfiguring an array Utilities available for configuring an arrayComparing the utilities Using Orca Select Create Logical DriveUsing ACU Installing device drivers and Management Agents Systems using Microsoft WindowsSystems using Linux A system that already has Linux installed Replacing or adding a battery Upgrading or replacing controller optionsUpgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Replacing the cache module or controller Upgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Upgrading or replacing controller options Replacing, moving, or adding hard drives Identifying the status of a hard driveRecognizing hard drive failure Terminate the current operation and cause data lossCompromised fault tolerance Recovering from compromised fault toleranceEffects of a hard drive failure Automatic data recovery rebuild Replacing hard drivesFactors to consider before replacing hard drives Case 1 An uncorrectable read error has occurred Time required for a rebuildCase 2 The replacement drive has failed Upgrading hard drive capacityCase 3 Another drive in the array has failed Moving drives and arrays Adding drivesReplacing, moving, or adding hard drives Diagnosing array problems Controller board runtime LEDsBattery pack LEDs Diagnostic tools Post messagesElectrostatic discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeGrounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge Regulatory compliance notices Federal Communications Commission noticeModifications CablesEuropean Union regulatory notice Bsmi notice Japanese class a noticeKorean class a notice Battery replacement notice Taiwan battery recycling noticeAcronyms and abbreviations Smart Array Index Post error messages

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