Contents
1 Introduction to SPP......................................................................................5
SPP release versions..................................................................................................................5
SPP Supplements......................................................................................................................5
Deployment modes...................................................................................................................5
Operating system support..........................................................................................................5
2 Downloading and installing an SPP..............................................................7
Using HP SUM to deploy an SPP................................................................................................7
Prerequisites for deploying SPP components on Windows..........................................................7
Disabling BitLocker to permit firmware updates (Windows only).............................................7
Initiating deployment............................................................................................................9
Using a PXE server to deploy components from the full SPP ISO over a network...............................10
Using HP SIM to deploy an SPP................................................................................................10
3 SPP staging procedures.............................................................................11
Adding or removing components from an SPP............................................................................11
Creating a directory with files..................................................................................................11
Mounting an ISO....................................................................................................................12
Copying the SPP to a hard drive...............................................................................................12
Creating a custom ISO............................................................................................................12
Using the HP USB Key Utility....................................................................................................12
4 SPP usage scenarios.................................................................................15
Local bootable firmware update for a standalone server..............................................................15
Local and remote node firmware update....................................................................................15
Scripted online update for Linux server......................................................................................16
Offline tools...........................................................................................................................16
HP Smart Storage Administrator (HP SSA).............................................................................16
Configuration...............................................................................................................17
Diagnostics/SmartSSD...................................................................................................18
Insight Diagnostics.............................................................................................................19
5 FAQs......................................................................................................21
How can I determine which SPP version I am using?....................................................................21
Where can I find information for adding or removing components from an SPP?.............................21
Does the SPP need to be in its ISO format or extracted?...............................................................21
When should I use online versus offline mode?...........................................................................21
Where can I find information on planning updates for data centers and corporate environments?.....22
How can I install firmware or software components only?.............................................................22
How does HP SUM work when applied to an entire chassis?........................................................22
Is there a silent option to install an SPP?....................................................................................22
When upgrading an entire c7000 Enclosure and all of its constituents, can I just give HP SUM the
OA IP address?......................................................................................................................22
What is the order for updating an enclosure?.............................................................................23
SPP does not support Windows 2003. What should I do if I have a Windows 2003 server?............23
6 Troubleshooting........................................................................................24
Generating and viewing reports...............................................................................................24
Generating a Report..........................................................................................................24
To generate a report......................................................................................................24
Collecting trace directories.......................................................................................................24
7 Support and other resources......................................................................26
SPP support policy..................................................................................................................26
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