Users Guide

NOTE: If the catalog file is located in the root folder, do not enter the filename in the File Path or Update package path
field. However, if the catalog file is located in a subdirectory, enter the subdirectory name.
NOTE: If the catalog file and DUP are downloaded from downloads.dell.com, do not copy them to a subdirectory.
NOTE: Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path that includes the file name and file extension. For example, if 56
characters are used for file name and extension, only 200 characters can be used for the path. Lifecycle Controller does not
support these characters -:, *,?,”,<,>,|,#,%,^, and SPACE.
HTTP
For HTTP, type the following details:
● Share Name/Address — Path to the address where the DUPs or repository is located. For example,
192.168.20.26 or servername
● File Path or Update package path — Name of the DUP location or subdirectory, where the catalog is stored.
NOTE: There is no option to browse to the folder. To access the file, type the complete URL of the HTTP web server.
● Enable Settings — Select this option to enter the following details:
○ Server: The host name of the proxy server.
○ Port: The port number of the proxy server.
○ User Name: The user name required to access the proxy server.
○ Password: The password required to access the proxy server.
○ Type: The type of proxy server. Lifecycle Controller supports HTTP, SOCKS 4, and SOCKS 5 proxy server types.
NOTE:
HTTP, SOCKS 4, and SOCKS 5 (for IPv6) proxy server types are supported in this release. HTTPS is not
supported in Lifecycle Controller GUI.
Using single component DUPs
To use single component Dell Update Packages (DUP), download the Dell Update Package (only .exe) from the
downloads.dell.com, or copy from the Server Update Utility DVD, or from https://www.dell.com/support to a local hard disk
drive or network share.
NOTE: Make sure that the file name for the single component DUPs does not have any blank space.
NOTE: Both 32–bit and 64–bit DUPs are supported.
NOTE: If you execute multiple jobs for various components and iDRAC DUP is one of the jobs, ensure that iDRAC job is
the last job in the queue. Ensure that all other jobs are either in SCHEDULED or COMPLETED state before you execute the
iDRAC job.
In the File Path or Update package path field, enter the name of the DUP (for example, APP_WIN_RYYYZZZ.EXE)
or if the DUP is present in a subdirectory, enter both the subdirectory name and name of the DUP (for example,
subdirectory\APP_WIN_RYYYZZZ.EXE).
NOTE:
Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path that includes the file name and file extension. For example, if 56
characters are used for file name and extension, only 200 characters can be used for the path. Lifecycle Controller does not
support these characters -:, *,?,”,<,>,|,#,%,^, and SPACE.
Selecting and applying updates
1. To select and apply the updates, from the Available System Updates table, select the check box beside the component
that has the firmware you want to update. After you select the catalog ID, details of the firmware selected are displayed in
the following format:
Release Date: YYYY-MM-DD
Source: USB Drive or CD or DVD (< device type >): \< firmware file name in .exe format >
Firmware update
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