topic Re: Update BIOS without direct access to USB in ProLiant Servers (ML,DL,SL)

Update BIOS without direct access to USB

danevald — Sat, 10 Aug 2013 19:53:15 GMT

I am looking for a solution as to how I should upgrade the BIOS on my DL380gen8.

I've downloaded the USB-files, but I can't make a USB and put it in the server directly as it is placed on a remote location...

I've previously downloaded a CD iso that could be mapped through the iLO, but if I use the "make image file" from the USB I create with the HP tool, it creates a 4GB file(because USB is 4GB) and this doesn't work when mounted through iLO.

Is there some other way to update the BIOS than direct attach a USB? We are not using a management tool, I think Insight manager or what it's called can do it, but this requires licensing if I read it correctly.

Re: Update BIOS without direct access to USB

Suman_1978 — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 04:45:55 GMT

Hi,

What is the operating system on this server?

If Windows or Linux is installed, you can try the Online ROM Flash Component.

Thank You!
I am a HP employee.

Re: Update BIOS without direct access to USB

Torsten. — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 06:02:15 GMT

It doesn't make sense to create an USB from the ISO and then create an ISO again from that USB.

Why not using the ISO directly with vMedia?

Re: Update BIOS without direct access to USB

ernst limbrunner — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 22:59:48 GMT

download the SYSTEM ROMPAQ fw upgrade (for your) server : hp homepage -> drivers and support -> drivers

this tool will help you to create a bootable usk key.

the tool will create several subdirectories on your disk.

use the exe-file in the usb subdirectory.

the usb key will be bootable and do the job.

best regards

ernesto