Users Guide

For more information about RACADM commands, see Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge
FX2/FX2s RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.
Updating the CMC Using DUP
You can update the firmware version of the CMC using Dell Update Package (DUP) through the following
components:
• iDRAC
• Blade Server Operating System
• Lifecycle Controller
For more information about updating CMC through iDRAC, see Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User’s Guide.
Before you update the CMC using DUP, make sure:
• The CMC firmware package is available as DUP on a Local system or network share.
• Chassis Management at Server Mode is set to Manage and Monitor.
For more information, see Configuring Chassis Management at Server Mode
• For updates through OS or Lifecycle Controller, the iDRAC option Enable Shared Components
Update through OS/USC must be enabled. For more information on how to enable is this option, see
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide.
NOTE: When you update the CMC using DUP, the updates to the IOM Coprocessor available in the
CMC image are applied on the next chassis power-up cycle.
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware
The chassis infrastructure update operation updates the Main Board component.
NOTE: Before you update the Chassis Infrastructure firmware, turn off all the servers in the chassis if
required.
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using CMC Web Interface
1. Go to any of the following pages:
• Chassis Overview → Update.
• Chassis Overview → Chassis Controller → Update.
2. On the Firmware Update page, in the Chassis Infrastructure Firmware section, in the Update
Targets column, select the option, and then click Apply Chassis Infrastructure Firmware.
3. On the Firmware Update page, click Browse, and then select the appropriate chassis infrastructure
firmware.
4. Click Begin Firmware Update, and then click Yes.
The Firmware Update Progress section provides firmware update status information. While the
image file uploads, a status indicator displays on the page. File transfer time varies on the basis of
connection speed. When the internal update process begins, the page automatically refreshes and
the firmware update timer is displayed.
Additional instructions to follow:
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