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HP Toptools
HP Toptools Deployment Guide Version 5.5
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7 Installing Agents on Hubs and Switches
7.1 Overview
This section will cover how to updated agents on Hubs and Switches. The HP Download Manager
described below makes it easy to update the agents on HP hubs and switches, provided that you have
the most recent Toptools Hubs & Switches CD. You should obtain this CD, it will simplify the update
process.
- Note -
If you are not sure that you have the latest CD, we recommend that you download a copy of the latest
Toptools for Hubs & Switches CD from
http://www.HP.com/rnd/products/netman/toptools_jump.htm . This
will ensure that you have the latest firmware agents. You can also order a CD from the same web site,
although delivery can take up to two weeks.
Software Update Utility
HP Software Update Utility is used to update the firmware of newer HP ProCurve networking devices.
Older networking devices may be updated with the Download Manager. The Toptools Device Manager
will select the appropriate utility for the selected device.
The Toptools agents for hubs and switches reside in firmware on the devices.
The Software Update Utility is launched from the Toptools Device Manager, as detailed below.
Starting the Software Update Utility
From the HP Toptools devices frame, select one or more networking devices to be updated. Right click
on the device and select Update Firmware.
If this is the first time the Software Update Utility has been run after installation, the following message will
appear: “Your system has not been initialized with the latest support information for this type of device.
This information is required to continue. OK to download now?” Click on OK to obtain the list of available
firmware updates for the selected device.