Users Guide

Few devices such as Network Interface Controllers (NICs) and RAID Controllers contain many types

and models. The update selection logic automatically filters the relevant device type or model based

on the initially selected devices. The primary reason for this automatic filtering behavior is that only

one firmware image file for the category can be specified.

NOTE: The update size limitation of either a single DUP or combined DUPs can be ignored if

the Extended Storage feature is installed and enabled. For information on enabling extended

storage, see Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card

5. Specify the firmware image file for the selected component(s) or devic(es). This is a Microsoft

Windows Dell Update Package (DUP) file.

6. Select one of the following options:

• Reboot Now — Reboot immediately. The firmware update is applied immediately

• On Next Reboot — Manually reboot the server at a later time. The firmware update is applied

after the next reboot.

NOTE: This step is not valid for Lifecycle Controller and 32-bit Diagnostics firmware update.

A server reboot is not required for these devices.

7. Click Update. The firmware version is updated for the selected component or device.

Server Component Single Click Update Using Network Share

The Servers or server component update from a network share using Dell Repository Manager and Dell

PowerEdge FX2/FX2s modular chassis integration simplifies the update by using customized bundle

firmware, so that you can deploy faster and more easily. Update from a network share provides flexibility

to update all the 12G server components at the same time with a single catalog either from a CIFS or

from a NFS.

This method provides a quick and easy way to build a custom repository for connected systems that you

own using the Dell Repository Manager and the chassis inventory file exported using the CMC Web

interface. DRM enables you to create a fully customized repository that only includes the update

packages for the specific system configuration. You can also build repositories that contain updates for

only out-of-date devices, or a baseline repository that contains updates for all the devices. You can also

create update bundles for Linux or Windows based on the update mode required. DRM enables you to

save the repository to a CIFS or NFS share. The CMC Web interface enables you to configure the

credentials and location details for the share. Using the CMC Web interface, you can then perform the

server components update for a single server or multiple servers.

Pre-requisites for Using Network Share Update Mode

The following pre-requisites are required to update server component firmware using Network Share

mode:

• The servers must have iDRAC Enterprise license

• Lifecycle controller must be enabled on servers..

• Dell Repository Manager 1.8 or later must be installed on the system.

• You must have CMC Administrator privileges.