Users Guide

Version compatibility

Updating firmware

Firmware update methods

The following table lists the various locations or media and methods to perform the updates:

NOTE: If the FTP server or network share is used for updates, configure the network card using the

Settings wizard before accessing the updates.

Table 4. Firmware Update Methods

Location FTP

Methods

• Non-proxy (Internal or Service Provider)

• Proxy (Internal or Service Provider)

Media Local Drive

• SUU DVD

• USB Drive

Methods

• Virtual Console (Mapped on Client)

• Attached Locally

Location Network Share

• CIFS

• NFS

Version compatibility

The version compatibility feature enables you to update the component firmware versions that are

compatible with system components. In case of compatibility issues, Lifecycle Controller displays

upgrade or downgrade error messages during the update.

Updating firmware

You can update to the latest version of Lifecycle Controller using the Firmware Update wizard. It is

recommended that you run the Firmware Update wizard regularly to access the latest updates. You can

update the component firmware by either using update repositories or individual DUPs (single

component DUP).

NOTE: The firmware for iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller is combined in a single package.

NOTE: Make sure that the file name for the single component DUPs does not have any blank space.

NOTE: If Collect System Inventory On Restart (CSIOR) is disabled while performing an update,

Lifecycle Controller automatically updates the system inventory.

NOTE: Both 32–bit and 64–bit DUPs and catalog are supported. If both the 32-bit and 64-bit DUPs

are available in a catalog, the 64-bit DUP is preferred for the firmware update. 32-bit DUP is used

for firmware update only when 64-bit DUP is not available in a catalog.