Reference Guide

RACADM Subcommand Details 31
fwupdate
NOTE: To use this subcommand, you must have Configure iDRAC6 permission.
Before you begin your firmware update, see the Advanced iDRAC6
Configuration section in the iDRAC6 User’s Guide available on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
Synopsis
racadm fwupdate -s
racadm fwupdate -g -u -a <TFTP_Server_IP_Address> [-d
<path>]
racadm fwupdate -r
racadm fwupdate -p -u [-d <path>]
Description
The fwupdate subcommand allows users to update the firmware on the
iDRAC6. You can:
• Check the firmware update process status
• Update the iDRAC6 firmware from a TFTP server by providing an IP
address and optional path
• Update the iDRAC6 firmware from the local file system using local
RACADM
• Rollback to the standby firmware
Subcommand Definition
fwupdate Updates the firmware on the iDRAC6