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Using a USB Drive
You can download the repository from the SUU DVD or an FTP to a USB drive, and access the
updates from this drive. For more information, see Creating a USB Drive Repository.
Before you perform the updates, make sure the following pre-requisites are met:
 The updates are downloaded using the Dell Repository Manager and the repository is created
on a USB drive. 
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NOTE: To download the complete repository, make sure that the USB drive has more than 8
GB of free memory space. 
 Connect the USB drive to the system. 
To update the platform/firmware using a USB drive:
1. Start Lifecycle Controller: Press <F10> within 10 seconds after the Dell logo is displayed
2. Click Firmware Update  Launch Firmware Update.
The Select Update Repository page is displayed.
Figure 23. Select Update Repository
3. Insert the USB drive to the host. Alternatively, insert the USB drive to the client system and use
the Virtual Media feature to access it. For more information, see the
iDRAC7 User’s Guide .