For additional information, refer to the HP Online ROM Flash User Guide on the HP website (http://h18023.www1.hp.com/support/files/server/us/romflash.html).
Option ROMs
Smart Components for option ROMs provide for efficient administration of option ROM upgrades. Types of option ROMs include:
•Array controller ROMs
•iLO ROMs
•RILOE II ROMs
•Hard drive ROMs
NOTE: Online ROM Flash components are not available for hard drive ROMs.
Methods for updating firmware
Methods for updating firmware include:
•Offline
•Online
Online ROM flash technology
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, refer to the HP website (http://www.hp.com/go/supportos).
•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, refer to the HP website (http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/index.html).
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Offline ROM flash technology
ROMPaq utility
The ROMPaq diskette is bootable and contains all the necessary system and option ROM image files and the configuration files required to upgrade the ROM firmware. ROMPaq diskettes include ROM images for one or more servers that are a part of the same family.
To flash the ROM using ROMPaq:
1.Download the system ROMPaq utility diskette for each target server or option for which a ROM flash is planned. ROMPaq downloads are available on the HP website (http://www.hp.com/support).
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