Users Guide

Configuring iDRAC6 Enterprise 51
Using the iDRAC6 Web Interface
CAUTION: If iDRAC6 firmware becomes corrupted, as could occur if the iDRAC6
firmware update progress is interrupted before it completes, you can recover
iDRAC6 using the iDRAC6 Web interface.
NOTE: The firmware update, by default, retains the current iDRAC6 settings.
During the update process, you have the option to reset iDRAC6 configuration to the
factory defaults. If you set the configuration to the factory defaults, external
network access will be disabled when the update completes. You must enable and
configure the network using the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility.
1 Start the iDRAC6 Web interface.
2 In the system tree, select System → Remote Access → iDRAC .
3 Click the Update tab.
The
Firmware Update screen appears.
NOTE: To update the firmware, iDRAC6 must be placed in an update mode.
Once in this mode, iDRAC6 will automatically reset, even if you cancel the
update process.
4 In the Upload (Step 1 of 4) section, click Browse to locate the firmware
image that you downloaded. You can also enter the path in the text field.
For example:
C:\Updates\V2.0\< image_name > .
The default firmware image name is
firmimg.imc .
5 Click Upload .
The file uploads to iDRAC6. This may take several minutes to complete.
NOTE: During the upload process, you abort the firmware upgrade process
by clicking Cancel. Clicking Cancel resets iDRAC6 to normal operating mode.
When the upload is complete, the Firmware Update - Validation (page 2
of 4)
screen displays.
• If the image file uploaded successfully and passed all verification checks,
a message appears indicating that the firmware image has been verified.
• If the image did not upload successfully, or it did not pass the
verification checks, the firmware update returns to the
Firmware
Update
screen. You can try upgrading iDRAC6 again or click Cancel
to reset iDRAC6 to normal operating mode.