![]() I rarely run firmware updates on Supermicro and Dell gear. Other manufacturers seem to ship product as-is and only focus on correcting bugs in subsequent firmware releases. ![]() I appreciate that and have purchased accordingly. Reading through a typical changelog history reveals how much testing and effort goes into creating a stable hardware platform. I've seen Smart Array RAID controllers gain new capabilities, server platforms acquire support for newer operating systems, serious performance issues resolved all through firmware releases. One of the unique attributes of HP firmware is the tendency to introduce new functionality along with bugfixes in firmware releases. Used and late-model equipment can be given a new life with additional parts or through swapping/upgrading as component costs decline. ![]() This benefits the use of HP gear in primary and secondary markets. The main selling points of ProLiant hardware have been long-lasting product lines with predictable component options, easy-to-navigate product specifications (Quickspecs), robust support channels and an aggressive firmware release/update schedule for the duration of a product's lifecycle. The platform has been the basis of my infrastructure designs across several industries for the past 12 years. I've been a longtime advocate for HP ProLiant servers in my system environments.
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