NEW HPE ProLiant DL 380 Gen 11

[ToniTester]

 Hello everyone, I have a new ProLiant DL 380 Gen 11 and wanted to know how I should proceed. Should I install the new SPP version first, create the RAID array from the hard drives or install the OS (vmware)? Can you perhaps write tips and experiences? Thank you and have a nice weekend!

[rabindra11sharm]

Dear  ToniTester

As per my suggetion, it is best practise to setup BIOS(If recomended) and ILO first, then create RAID array, then you can deploy OS as you want.

If you expriencing any defeculties during OS deployment feel free to contact US.

[ToniTester]

Thank you for your message. And when is the right time to carry out the HPE SPP update?

[rabindra11sharm]

Dear  ToniTester

As per my advise, keep updated to latest firmware codes for your server always, if there is no dependecy for Application/softwares which is installed. Time to time HPE has been released  SPP updated versions. check HPE support page for newer updates. 

[ToniTester]

@rabindra11sharm 

Dear rabindra11sharm, 

but is it best practice to update the firmware first or to install the OS first and then update the firmware?

[TVVJ]

Hello,

You may refer to the "Service Pack for ProLiant Quick Start Guide" for more information and see if it helps.

Regards,

[rabindra11sharm]

Dear ToniTester

You may upgrade firmware update before or after OS installation. there is no issue for it.  if you want installed windows server OS then upgrade firmware after OS install the OS. mount SPP iso from OS and run it. it will update your system firmware and drivers and install HPE tools too. but fromother OS you may not able to run whole SPP, that is why I told you to run SPP first.  

[Cali]

I deploy SPP after the OS install, this also Updates the HPE Driver.

Enable SUT Update Deployment and Start the SPP SUM on the Client for remote Update/Deployment of hole SPP.

See my see my instructions here: HPE SPP Update with SUM and ESX (itrunde.de)

Cali