Upgrade the firmware of SAS HDD on DL380 G5?

Question

I have a DL380 G5 server with 146GB single-port HDD (DG146ABAB). The HP Storage Array P400 controller is saying that firmware should be upgraded on these drives. I am running VMware ESX 5.1 (no Windows or Linux). I have downloaded HP Smart Start Diagnostics but find no help in that tool for flashing the drives..

-Tom V.

Solution

Two approaches:

• Download the current HP Service Pack for ProLiant bootable DVD and let the system run an automated firmware upgrade of all relevant components.

• Download the specific .scexe file for your drive and ESXi OS, and install directly. From VMware's console, wget the file and execute the resulting binary with: ./CP020197.scexe