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Viewing currently installed firmware versions using CMC web
interface
In the CMC web interface, go to any of the following pages to view the current firmware versions:
● Chassis Overview > Update
● Chassis Overview > Chassis Controller > Update
● Chassis Overview > Server Overview > Server Component Update
The Firmware Update page displays the current version of the firmware for each listed component and allows you to update
the firmware to the latest version.
If the chassis contains an earlier generation server, whose iDRAC is in recovery mode or if CMC detects that iDRAC has
corrupted firmware, then the earlier generation iDRAC is also listed on the Firmware Update page.
Viewing currently installed firmware versions using RACADM
You can view the currently installed firmware versions using racadm getversion command. For more information about
other RACADM commands, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge FX2/FX2s RACADM Command Line
Reference Guide.
Updating the CMC firmware
You can update the CMC firmware using web interface or RACADM. The firmware update, by default, retains the current CMC
settings.
NOTE: To update firmware on CMC, you must have the Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege.
NOTE: You cannot update the CMC firmware if the firmware image file does not contain a verification signature or it
contains a verification signature, which is not valid or corrupted.
NOTE: You cannot downgrade the CMC firmware to an earlier version if the computed signature of that earlier version is
not recognized by the current CMC firmware.
If a Web user interface session is used to update system component firmware, the Idle Timeout (0, 60–10800) setting must be
set to a higher value to accommodate the file transfer time. In some cases, the firmware file transfer time may be as high as 30
minutes. To set the idle timeout value, see Configuring Services.
During CMC firmware updates, it is normal for some or all of the fan units in the chassis to rotate at 100% speed.
To avoid disconnecting other users during a reset, notify authorized users who may log in to CMC and check for active sessions
on the Sessions page. To open the Sessions page, click Chassis Overview in the left pane, click Network, and then click the
Sessions.
During the final phases of the firmware update process in CMC, the browser session and connection with CMC is lost
temporarily as the CMC is not connected to the network. CMC generates the chassis overall health as critical owing to the
temporary network loss. When CMC restarts after a few minutes, log in to it. The CMC then generates the chassis overall
health as healthy and the CMC network link is up. After CMC resets, the new firmware version is displayed on the Firmware
Update page.
When transferring files to and from CMC, the file transfer icon spins during the transfer. If your icon is not animated, make sure
that your browser is configured to allow animations. For more information about allowing animations in the browser, see Allow
Animations in Internet Explorer.
NOTE:
In a chassis supported by 2400W AC PSUs, if you attempt to update/downgrade the firmware with a version that
is not supported by 2400W AC PSUs, an error message is displayed. The 2400W AC PSUs support CMC 1.40-A00 and later
images.
Updating CMC firmware using web interface
To update the CMC firmware using the CMC web interface:
1. In the left pane, go to any of the following pages:
Updating firmware
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