Users Guide

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The set action is performed by invoking the SetAttribute() method on the
DCIM_LCService class. The SetAttribute() method takes as input
parameters the property names and values. Table 3-2 lists the values of the
part firmware and configuration update:
The apply action is performed by invoking the CreateConfigJob() method on
the DCIM_LCService class. The CreateConfigJob() method takes as
parameters the scheduled start time (which can be TIME_NOW) and a reboot
if required flag. A job ID is returned as a parameter and can be used to check
on the job completion status.
Using Remote Firmware Inventory
Remote firmware inventory enables a WS-Management client to use the
Web services interface provided by iDRAC to instantly retrieve the firmware
and embedded software inventory of the system.
Table 3-2. Part Firmware and Configuration Updates
Options Values
Part Firmware Update
Allow version
upgrade only
If the input for the CurrentValue is Allow version upgrade only,
firmware update on replaced parts will be performed if the firmware
version of the new part is lower than the original part.
Match
firmware of
replaced part
If the input for the CurrentValue is Match firmware of replaced part,
firmware on the new part will be updated to the version of the original
part.
Disable If the input is Disable, the firmware upgrade actions will not occur.
Part Configuration Update
Apply always The current configuration is applied if a part is replaced.
Apply only if
firmware
match
The current configuration is applied only if the current firmware
matches with the firmware of a replaced part.
Disabled The current configuration is not applied if a part is replaced.