Users Guide

Updating CMC Firmware Using RACADM

To update CMC firmware using RACADM, use the fwupdate subcommand. For more information, see

Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line Reference Guide.

Updating iKVM Firmware

The iKVM resets and becomes temporarily unavailable after the firmware is successfully uploaded.

Related Concepts

Downloading CMC Firmware

Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions

Updating iKVM Firmware Using CMC Web Interface

To update the iKVM firmware using the CMC Web interface:

1. Go to any of the following pages:

• Chassis Overview → Update

• Chassis Overview → Chassis Controller → Update

• Chassis Overview → iKVM → Update

The Firmware Update page is displayed.

2. In the iKVM Firmware section, select the check box in the Update Targets column for the iKVM you

want to update the firmware and click Apply iKVM Update.

3. In the Firmware Image field, enter the path to the firmware image file on the management station or

shared network, or click Browse to navigate to the file location. The default iKVM firmware image

name is iKVM.bin.

4. Click Begin Firmware Update and then click Yes to continue.

The Firmware Update Progress section provides firmware update status information. A status

indicator displays on the page while the image file uploads. File transfer time varies based on

connection speed. When the internal update process begins, the page automatically refreshes and

the Firmware update timer is displayed.

5. Additional instructions to follow:

• Do not click the Refresh icon or navigate to another page during the file transfer.

• To cancel the process, click Cancel File Transfer and Update. This option is available only during

file transfer.

• The Update State field displays the firmware update status.

NOTE: The update may take up to two minutes for iKVM.

When the update is complete, iKVM resets and the new firmware is displayed on the Firmware

Update page.

Updating iKVM Firmware Using RACADM

To update iKVM firmware using RACADM, use the fwupdate subcommand. For more information, see

the Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line Reference

Guide.