Re: HP ProLiant server running NetBSD 9 setup suggestions?

[Chris Hanson <cmhanson%eschatologist.net@localhost>]

> On May 20, 2020, at 12:57 PM, Jeffrey Walton <noloader%gmail.com@localhost> wrote:
>> In fact the BIOS, iLO, etc. updates are on the HPE web site, which is something I verified before purchasing. (Which I’d encourage everyone to do if they’re going to do something like this, of course.)
> 
> Yeah, I did the same thing. I verified the server was still supported
> and the driver downloads were present.
> 
> What they don't tell you is, you need a support contract to get them.
> Eventually, when you get to the point of the actual download, you need
> more then a HP account. You need a support contract.

I did not, just a free HPE login. I can’t download the final all-in-one rollup DVD ISO without a support contract, but I was able to download the latest BIOS, iLO, P420i firmware updater, and other bits without a contract.

 — Chris