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2.
Shut down each target server blade, and then reboot using the correct ROMPaq diskette or USB drive
key for that server blade.
3.
Follow the interactive session in the ROMPaq utility, and then select the devices to be flashed.
4.
After the ROMPaq utility flashes the ROM for the selected devices, cycle power manually to reboot the
system back into the operating system.
Option ROMPaqs have been retired as an upgrade delivery method for storage options. Firmware upgrades
for storage options are now delivered using Smart Components and Smart Component deployment utilities.
For additional information about the ROMPaq utility, see the server blade documentation or the HP website
ROM Update Utility
The ROM update utility is being replaced by the HP Smart Update Manager (on page
The ROM Update Utility is offline ROM flash technology.
To access the ROM Update Utility:
1.
Boot the server from one of the following:
o
HP SmartStart CD 6.x
o
HP Firmware Maintenance CD 7.0 or later
o
HP Smart Update Firmware DVD
2.
Select the
Maintenance
tab.
Subscriber's choice
HP's Subscriber's Choice is a customizable subscription sign-up service that customers use to receive
personalized email product tips, feature articles, driver and support alerts, or other notifications.
To create a profile and select notifications, refer to the HP website
Change control and proactive notification
HP offers Change Control and Proactive Notification to notify customers 30 to 60 days in advance of
upcoming hardware and software changes on HP commercial products.
For more information, refer to the HP website
Care Pack
HP Care Pack Services offer upgraded service levels to extend and expand bundled services with
easy-to-buy, easy-to-use support packages that help you make the most of your server investments. For more
information, see the HP website
