Users Guide

Comparing Firmware Versions

Using Single Component DUPs

Using Repository

Using Local Drive

Using Local or FTP Server

Using Network Share

Updating or Rolling Back Devices That Affect Trusted Platform Module Settings

Using Single Component DUPs

To use single component DUPs:

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

In the Catalog Location or Update package path box, enter the name of the DUP (for example, APP_WIN_RYYYZZZ.EXE)

or if the DUP is present in a sub-directory, enter both the sub-directory name and name of the DUP (for example,

subdirectory\APP_WIN_RYYYZZZ.EXE).

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

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

Using Repository

To use the repository:

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 and DUP are 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 Local Drive

1. From the Select Device drop-down menu, select the USB device (USB flash drive) that contains the updates (DUP

or repository).

2. In the Catalog Location or Update package path box, enter the location or sub-directory where the catalog is

stored.

Using Local or FTP Server

To use local FTP, Dell FTP, local FTP that uses proxy settings, or service provider’s FTP that is configured as a proxy

server, enter the following details:

• Address — The IP address of the local FTP server or ftp.dell.com.

NOTE: If the Dell FTP is used, do not specify any other information.

• 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 and DUP are downloaded from ftp.dell.com, do not copy them into a sub-directory.

• Server — The server host name of the proxy server.

• Port — The port number of the proxy server.