Dl380g9.p89_2.80_10-16-2020.exe -

: While the .exe can run on Windows, many admins extract the CPxxxxxx.xml and the actual .flash file to upload directly via the iLO 4 Web Interface for a more controlled update process.

: Updated certificate handling and security protocols for the UEFI boot process. DL380G9.P89_2.80_10-16-2020.exe

While there have been newer releases (such as v2.90+), version 2.80 was a "baseline" release for many data centers. It stabilized the Gen9 platform after a series of rapid Intel security patches, making it a "gold standard" version for servers that didn't require the absolute latest features but needed a secure, reliable environment. : While the

This specific version was largely focused on security mitigations and hardware compatibility: It stabilized the Gen9 platform after a series

: Ensure your iLO 4 firmware is at a relatively modern version (at least 2.50+) before applying BIOS 2.80 to avoid communication errors between the hardware and management engine.