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.
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