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4. Specify the details.

5. To verify if Lifecycle Controller is able to connect to the IP address that is provided, click Test Network Connection.

By default, it pings the Gateway IP, DNS server IP, host IP, and proxy IP (if provided).

NOTE: Lifecycle Controller cannot ping to the domain name and does not display its IP address, if the DNS is

not able to resolve the domain name. Make sure that the issue with DNS is resolved and retry.

6. Click Next.

The Select Updates page is displayed with the component names for which the updates are available.

7. Select the components that require an update, and then click Apply.

The update process is initiated and the firmware update is completed. After restart, the system is ready to use.

NOTE: The system does not restart if operating system driver packs or hardware diagnostics are updated.

NOTE: When applying more than one update, the system may need to restart between updates. In this case,

the system starts Lifecycle Controller and automatically continues the update process.

NOTE: iDRAC will reset while updating iDRAC, CPLD, or Power Supply.

NOTE: If the iDRAC firmware update is interrupted for any reason, wait up to 30 minutes before you attempt

another firmware update.