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Deployment options

You can run the Firmware Maintenance CD either online or offline.

When performing an online deployment, you must boot the server from the operating system that is already installed and running.

Deployment

Supported systems

Online deployment

HP Smart Update Manager supports online deployments of all ROM flash components for both Windows® and Linux operating systems including:

  • HP Onboard Administrator for HP c-Class BladeSystem
  • HP Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules for c-Class BladeSystem
  • System hard-drive (SAS and SATA)
  • Array-controller
  • Lights-Out Management ROM flash components

NOTE: The Onboard Administrator and Virtual Connect Ethernet and Fibre Channel Modules are supported only in online deployments.

When performing an offline deployment, you can boot the server from the Firmware Maintenance CD or a USB drive key that contains the Firmware Maintenance CD contents.

Deployment

Supported systems

Offline deployment

HP Smart Update Manager supports offline deployments of all ROM flash components including:

  • System hard-drive
  • Array-controller
  • QLogic and Emulex Fibre Channel HBA
  • Lights-Out Management ROM flash components

NOTE: You can add firmware components to the USB drive key in the /compaq/swpackages directory.