HP ProLiant ML310 Generation 5p, User Manual

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Server Software and Configuration Utilities 69
System Online ROM Flash Component Utility
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:
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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 ).
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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 ).
Erase Utility
CAUTION: Perform a backup before running the System
Erase Utility. The utility sets the system to its original factory state,
deletes the current hardware configuration information, including array
setup and disk partitioning, and erases all connected hard drives
completely. Refer to the instructions for using this utility.
Run the Erase Utility if you need to erase the system for the following reasons:
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You want to install a new operating system on a server with an existing
operating system.
You want to change the operating system selection.
You encounter a failure-causing error during the SmartStart installation.