White Papers

ManualsBrandsDell ManualsActive System ManagerChassis Management Controller Version 1.0 for Dell PowerEdge VRTX

PowerEdge VRTX

LifecycleController

Same as above. Instead of BIOS

select the Lifecycle controller filter.

Same command as above

iDRAC

Same as above. Instead of BIOS

select the iDRAC filter and upload the

<<iDrac.exe>>.

Same command as above

RAIDController/

SharedPERC

Same as above. Instead of BIOS

select the RAID Controller filter and

upload the <

SAS_Firmware.exe> file.

Same command as above

Expander

Same as above. Instead of BIOS

select the Expander filter and upload

the <

SEP_Firmware.exe>.

Same command as above

HardDiskDrive

Same as above. Instead of BIOS

select the Hard disk filter and upload

the

<HDDFirmware.exe>.

Same command as above

OSDriverPack

Same as above. Instead of BIOS

select the OS Driver Pack filter and

upload the <

OSDriverpack.exe

Same command as above

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can an SUU be used to update VRTX?

A: No. Not all updateable components in Plasma are in DUP format. Therefore, the recommended

method to insure that all components are updated properly is either through the CMC or RACADAM.

Q: How to setup a TFTP server for firmware updates?

A: You can download a Windows TFTP server for free, from a variety of sources. It is

recommended to use the following:

• SolarWinds

• Tftpd32

Q: Is it possible to update all the components at the same time?

A: Yes, it is possible to update all the components at the same time. Do not check the filter for

component update filter and you will see the list of the components which can be updated for the

corresponding servers. Choose the list of the servers that you want to update and proceed to

update. If you want to update more than one firmware, it is recommended to use mass update

instead of one-by-one update.

This document is for informational purposes only and may contain typographical errors and technical inaccuracies. The content

is provided as is, without express or implied warranties of any kind.

photography. Dell, the Dell logo, and PowerEdge are trademarks of Dell Inc. Intel and Xeon are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are either trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks and trade names may be

used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims proprietary

interest in the marks and names of others.

June 2013| Version 1.0