Users Guide

● 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.
Examples
Following are some examples where the filtering mechanisms are applied:
● If the BIOS filter is selected, only the BIOS inventory for all 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 filtering logic automatically removes all the other
servers that do not match with the model of the selected server. This ensures that the selection of the BIOS firmware
update image (DUP) is compatible with the correct model of the server.
Sometimes, a BIOS firmware 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 filtering is important for firmware updates of Network Interface Controllers (NIC) and RAID Controllers. These
device categories have different types and models. Similarly, the firmware 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 filter the devices:
1. In the system tree, go to Server Overview, and then click Update > Server Component Update.
The Server Component Update page is displayed.
2. In the Choose Update Type section, select Update from File.
3. 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 Firmware Inventory section displays only the associated components or devices across all servers present in the
chassis. The filter is a pass filter; this means that it only permits components or devices associated with the filter and
excludes all others.
After the filtered set of components and devices is displayed in the inventory section, further filtering may occur when a
component or device is selected for update. For example, if the BIOS filter 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
filtered to display the servers that match the model name of the selected server.
If no filter is selected and a selection for update of a component or device is made on the inventory section, then the filter
associated with that selection is automatically enabled. Further filtering 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 filter is set to the BIOS automatically and the inventory
section displays the servers that match the model name of the selected server.
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using RACADM
To filter components for Firmware Updates using RACADM, use the getversion command:
racadm getversion -l [-m <module>] [-f <filter>]
For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line Reference
Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.
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