Hp Dl320 G5 Firmware Update
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I have an old HP DL 380 G5 server I got from work on which I have installed ESXi 6.0. I have a few different guest OSs running on it and am using it for testing several applications. I have increased the RAM on the server to 32 GB and it has been working reasonably well.
I am now thinking about upgrading the firmware(Raid controller, ILO, BIOs etc) on the server now and it seems the latest HP service pack doesn't support this specific model. I am not sure but I can't seem to get it to work.
I have tried the following: http://h17007.www1.hpe.com/us/en/enterprise/servers/products/service_pack/spp/index.aspx
I am looking for something that would work either from ESXi or an ISO from which I can boot and upgrade.
Any suggestions?
Update: I know the hardware is not supported any more, I just wanted to know if any updates are available from the past which I can still install to fix known issues. The firmware on this server was never updated, even when it was in production, so I want to give it a shot and see what happens. That's the whole point of having an old server to play around with!
2 Answers
The firmware for that server is located on HP's website.
Don't assume that a system this old has any recent firmware updates.
Here's your BIOS download.
Here's your ILO download.
Here's your RAID controller download.
ewwhiteewwhiteIt would make sense to not make firmware changes unless it is absolutely required, for example you are hitting a boot time bug or incorrect fan operation or cpu is being throttled. Or in extreme cases if there is a known vulnerability against the firmware version. Botched firmware update can render the machine unusable and you will unnecessarily lose its functional benefit.
Keep in mind, this is no ncix or newegg or something similar from where you can source a replacement part as you could for a consumer desktop/laptop :)