Users Guide
NOTE: Automatic ltering 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 ltering behavior is designed to minimize
the subsequent selection decisions after an initial selection is made.
Following are some examples where the ltering mechanisms are applied:
• If the BIOS lter is selected, only the BIOS inventory of all the servers is displayed. If the set of servers consists of a number of server
models, and a server is selected for BIOS update, the automatic ltering logic automatically removes all the other servers that do not
match with the model of the selected server. This makes sure that the selection of the BIOS rmware update image (DUP) is
compatible with the correct model of the server.
Sometimes, a BIOS rmware update image may be compatible across a number of server models. Such optimizations are ignored in
case this compatibility is no longer true in the future.
• Automatic ltering is important for rmware updates of Network Interface Controllers (NIC) and RAID Controllers. These device
categories have dierent types and models. Similarly, the rmware update images (DUP) may be available in optimized forms, where a
single DUP may be programmed to update multiple types or models of devices of a given category.
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using CMC Web Interface
To lter the devices:
1 In the left pane, go to Server Overview, and then click Update .
2 On the Server Component Update page, in the Component/Device Update Filter section, select one or more of the following:
• BIOS
• iDRAC
• Lifecycle Controller
• 32-Bit Diagnostics
• OS Driver Pack
• Network I/F Controller
• RAID Controller
The Component/Device Update Filter section is displayed only for the Update by File mode of rmware update.
The Firmware Inventory section displays only the associated components or devices across all servers present in the chassis. After
you select an item from the drop-down menu, only the components or devices associated with the ones in the are list displayed.
After the ltered set of components and devices is displayed in the inventory section, further ltering may occur when a component or
device is selected for update. For example, if the BIOS lter is selected, then the inventory section displays all the servers with only
their BIOS component. If a BIOS component on one of the servers is selected, the inventory is further ltered to display the servers
that match the model name of the selected server.
If a lter is not selected and a selection for update of a component or device is made on the inventory section, then the lter
associated with that selection is automatically enabled. Further ltering may occur where the inventory section displays all the servers
that have a match for the selected component in terms of model, type, or some form of identity. For example, if a BIOS component on
one of the servers is selected for update, the lter is automatically set to the BIOS and the inventory section displays the servers that
match the model name of the selected server.
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using RACADM
To lter components for Firmware Updates using RACADM, run the getversion command:
racadm getversion -l [-m <module>] [-f <filter>]
For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge VRTX RACADM Command Line Reference Guide available
at dell.com/support/manuals.
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