User's Manual

NOTE: If the catalog file is located in the root folder, do not enter the file name in the Catalog Location or

Update package path box. However, if the catalog file is located in a sub-directory, enter the sub-directory

name (for example, subdirectory).

NOTE: If the catalog file or DUP is downloaded from ftp.dell.com, do not copy them into a sub-directory.

NOTE: Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path, and does not support special characters such as :,

*, ?, ", <, >, |, #, %, and ^ in folder names.

Using FTP Server

Lifecycle Controller provides options to update a server using the latest firmware available on the Dell FTP server or

internal FTP server. To use the Dell FTP, local FTP, or service provider's FTP server that is configured as proxy or non-

proxy, use the following options:

• Using Non-Proxy FTP Server

• Using Proxy FTP Server

Related Links

Accessing Updates on a Local FTP Server

Configuring Local USB Drive

Using Non-Proxy FTP Server

Lifecycle Controller can access the latest firmware from ftp.dell.com. It downloads the DUPs from this location to

perform platform update.

Before performing an update, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

• The network settings are configured (Settings → Network Settings).

• The updates are downloaded using Dell Repository Manager, and the repository is created on an internal FTP

server.

To update the system using Dell FTP server, internal FTP server, or service provider’s FTP server:

• Dell FTP Server — In the Address box, enter only ftp.dell.com.

• Internal FTP server or service provider’s FTP server — Enter the following details:

– User Name — The user name to access the FTP location.

– Password — The password to access the FTP location.

– Catalog Location or Update package path — Name of the DUP location or sub-directory where the

catalog is stored.

This step is optional for operating system driver source.

NOTE: If the catalog file is located in the root folder, do not enter the file name in the Catalog

Location or Update package path box. However, if the catalog file is located in a sub-directory,

enter the sub-directory name (for example, subdirectory).

NOTE: If the catalog file or DUP is downloaded from ftp.dell.com, do not copy them into a sub-

directory.

NOTE: Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path, and does not support special

characters such as :, *, ?, ", <, >, |, #, %, and ^ in folder names.

For more information, contact your system administrator or service provider for the information.