Owner's Manual

Using the CMC Web Interface 207
Normally, the USC firmware is installed through an appropriate installation
package that has to be executed on the server OS. A special repair or
installation package with file extension .usc is available on the native iDRAC
Web-Browser interface. This package enables to install the USC firmware
through the usual firmware update facility. For more information, see the Dell
Lifecycle Controller USC/USC-LCE User's Guide.
The Server Component Update page enables you to update firmwares on
your system. To use the features and functions on this page, you must have:
•For CMC: Server Administrator privilege.
•For iDRAC:
Configure iDRAC privilege and Log in to iDRAC privilege.
In case of insufficient privileges, you can only view the firmware inventory of
components and devices on the server. You cannot select any components or
devices for any kind of Lifecycle Controller operation on the server.
For more information on the Lifecycle Controller and Server Component,
and Device Firmware Management, see:
• The Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Overview.
•
delltechcenter.com/page/Lifecycle+Controller.
Filtering Mechanisms
Information for all the components and devices across all servers is retrieved
at one time. To manage this large amount of information, the Lifecycle
Controller provides various filtering mechanisms. These filters enable you to:
• Select one or more categories of components or devices for easy viewing.
• Compare firmware versions of components and devices across the server.
• Filter the selected components and devices automatically, to narrow the
category of a particular component or device based on types or models.
NOTE: Automatic filtering feature is important while using the Dell Update
Package (DUP). The update programming of a DUP can be based on the type
or model of a component or device. The automatic filtering behavior is
designed to minimize the subsequent selection decisions after an initial
selection is made.