Users Guide

NOTE: The Dell Repository Manager Application uses the Inventory.xml file as an input to create a repository. 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.
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: 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 earlier Network Share settings.
Lifecycle Controller Job Operations
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.
Sometimes, when an operation is in the process of being submitted for scheduling through another session or context, another
operation is attempted. In this case, a confirmation popup message is displayed indicating the situation and the operation must
not be submitted. Wait for the operation in process to complete and then submit the operation again.
Do not navigate away from the page after an operation is submitted for scheduling. If an attempt is made, a confirmation popup
message is displayed allowing the intended navigation to be cancelled. Otherwise, the operation is interrupted. An interruption,
especially during an Update operation may cause the firmware image file upload to be terminated before proper completion.
After an operation has been submitted for scheduling, ensure that the confirmation popup message indicating that the operation
has been successfully scheduled is acknowledged.
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Updating Firmware