Users Guide

4. In the Update column, select the checkbox(es) for the component or device for which you want to update the firmware to
the next version. Use the CRTL key shortcut to select a type of component or device for update across all the applicable
servers. Pressing and holding the CRTL key highlights all the components in yellow. While the CRTL key is pressed down,
select the required component or device by enabling the associated check box in the Update column.
A second table is displayed that lists the selected type of component or device and a selector for the firmware image file. For
each type of component, one selector for the firmware image file is displayed.
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.
Upgrading server component firmware from network share using CMC web
interface
To upgrade the server components firmware version to the next version using the Update from Network Share mode:
1. In the CMC Web interface, in the system tree, go to Server Overview and then click Update > Server Component
Update.
The Server Component Update page is displayed.
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