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NOTE: Ensure that you have Root or Sudo privileges for Linux or ESXi.
Steps
1. Download the latest Dell Update Package (DUP) for Linux from the www.dell.com/support/home.
2. Go to the downloaded file path and provide the permissions to execute the DUP file.
3. Execute the BIN file ./SAS-RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.bin.
4. When prompted, press Q to proceed.
After the inventory collection and firmware validation processes are complete, the installed version and package version are
displayed.
5. To continue press Y+Enter or N+Enter to cancel.
6. When prompted to reboot the server, press Y+Enter.
System reboot is required for a successful update as the firmware updates are staged.
7. Verify the installed firmware version in HII, iDRAC, or BOSS-S2 CLI.
Update BOSS-S2 using iDRAC
Prerequisites
You can update controller firmware using iDRAC. The controller firmware can be updated using the Dell Update Package (DUP)
when booted to an operating system. Ensure that you have installed the latest firmware version available at www.dell.com/
support/home.
About this task
To update the firmware using the iDRAC web interface:
Steps
1. Download the latest DUP SAS- RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.exe from the www.dell.com/support/home.
2. Click Maintenance > System Update > Manual Update.
3. Click Choose file. Select the DUP firmware image.
4. Click Upload.
The update section displays the firmware DUP details.
5. Select the EXE Dell Update Package (DUP).
6. Upload the file, and then click Install > Reboot.
System boots into Lifecycle Controller automatically to perform update operation. Launch Job Queue and Lifecycle Log
page to view and monitor the staged firmware updates.
7. Log in and verify the installed firmware version in HII, iDRAC, or BOSS-S2 CLI.
Update BOSS-S2 using Lifecycle Controller
Prerequisites
You can update controller firmware using Lifecycle Controller (LC). The controller firmware can be updated using the Dell
Update Package (DUP) when booted to an operating system. Ensure that you have installed the latest firmware version
available at www.dell.com/support/home.
About this task
To update the firmware using the Lifecycle Controller:
Steps
1. Download the DUP file from the www.dell.com/support/home and copy the .exe DUP file to a local drive.
Example of the file name: SAS- RAID_Firmware_xxxxx_xxxx_xxx.exe.
2. Open Virtual Console and boot into Lifecycle Controller by pressing F10 at boot time.
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Update the BOSS-S2 firmware version