Which component is excluded by default from the host firmware package?

Network interface controllers (NICs) have firmware that is almost always included and updated as part of a host firmware package to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.

Board controllers, such as the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) or Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC), contain firmware that is a critical component of the host and is routinely updated via host firmware packages.

Storage controllers, like RAID controllers or Host Bus Adapters (HBAs), manage local or external storage and their firmware is a standard inclusion in host firmware packages to maintain compatibility with system components and drivers.

Host firmware packages are designed to update firmware for various controllers and adapters within a server, such as the BIOS, NICs, and storage controllers. The local disk drive itself (e.g., HDD, SSD) is a storage medium whose firmware is not usually bundled within the server's main host firmware package and is typically updated separately, if at all.