Users Guide

Updating rmware

You can update rmware for:

• The CMC

• Chassis infrastructure

• I/O Module

You can update rmware for the following server components:

• BIOS

• iDRAC7

• iDRAC8

• Lifecycle Controller

• 32–bit diagnostics

• Operating system Drivers Pack

• Network Interface Controllers

• RAID controllers

Signed CMC rmware image

The CMC rmware includes a signature. The CMC rmware performs a signature verication step to ensure the authenticity of the

uploaded rmware. The rmware update process is successful only if CMC authenticates the rmware image to be a valid image

from the service provider and has not been altered. The rmware update process is stopped if CMC cannot verify the signature of

the uploaded rmware image. A warning event is then logged and an appropriate error message is displayed. The rmware update

includes upgrade and downgrade.

Downloading CMC rmware

Before beginning the rmware update, download the latest rmware version from support.dell.com, and save it to your local system.

It is recommended to follow the following update order while updating rmware for the chassis:

• Blade components rmware

• CMC rmware

• Chassis infrastructure rmware

Viewing currently installed rmware versions

You can view the currently installed rmware versions using the CMC web interface or RACADM.

Viewing currently installed rmware versions using CMC web interface

In the CMC web interface, go to any of the following pages to view the current rmware versions:

• Chassis Overview → Update

• Chassis Overview → Chassis Controller → Update