Users Guide

NOTE: The Dell Repository Manager Application uses the Inventory.xml file as an input to create a repository of updates
for all the blades available in the chassis. This repository can be later exported to a network share. Update from
Network Share mode of firmware update uses this network share to update the components of all the servers. You
must have CSIOR enabled on the individual servers and save the chassis inventory report every time there is a change to
the chassis hardware and software configuration.
Configuring Network Share Using CMC Web Interface
To configure or edit the Network Share location or credentials:
1. In the CMC Web interface, in the system tree, go to Server Overview and then click Network Share.
The Edit Network Share page is displayed.
NOTE: When you have same folder for chassis, server, and boot identity profile, you may see performance issues if
there is more than 100 profiles.
2. In the Network Share Settings section, configure the following settings as required:
● Protocol
● IP Address or Host Name
● Share Name
● Update folder
● File Name (optional)
NOTE: Entering the File Name is optional only when the default catalog file name is catalog.xml. If the catalog file
name is changed then the new name must be entered in this field.
● Profile Folder
● Domain Name
● User Name
● Password
For more information, see the CMC Online Help.
3. Click Test Directory to verify whether the directories are readable and writeable.
4. Click Test Network Connection to verify if the network share location is accessible.
5. Click Apply to apply the changes to the network share properties.
NOTE:
Click Back to return to the Server Component Update page.
Lifecycle Controller Job Operations
NOTE: To use this feature, you must have an Enterprise License.
You can perform Lifecycle Controller operations such as:
● Re-install
● Rollback
● Update
● Delete Jobs
Only one type of operation can be performed at a time. Components and devices that are not supported may be listed as part of
the inventory, but do not permit Lifecycle Controller operations.
To perform the Lifecycle Controller operations, you must have:
● For CMC: Server Administrator privilege.
● For iDRAC: Configure iDRAC privilege and Log in to iDRAC privilege.
A Lifecycle Controller operation scheduled on a server may take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. The process involves several
server reboots during which the firmware installation is performed, which also includes a firmware verification stage. You can
view the progress of this process using the server console. If there are several components or devices that need to be updated
on a server, you can consolidate all the updates into one scheduled operation thus minimizing the number of reboots required.
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Updating Firmware