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Platform/Firmware Update Methods
The following table lists the various methods of performing Platform/Firmware Update.
Platform/Firmware Update Methods Table 2.
FTP
Non-proxy
(Dell, Internal, or Service
Provider)
Proxy
(Dell, Internal, or Service
Provider)
Local Drive (SUU DVD or USB Drive)
Virtual Console
(Mapped on Client)
Attached Locally
Network Share (CIFS or NFS)
Using FTP Server
Lifecycle Controller provides options to update a server using the latest firmware available on the
Dell FTP server or on an internal FTP server.
Using Non-Proxy FTP Server
Lifecycle Controller can access the latest firmware from ftp.dell.com. Lifecycle Controller
downloads the DUPs from this location to perform Platform/Firmware Update. Before performing
an update, make sure the following prerequisites are met:
 The network settings are configured (Lifecycle Controller Settings  Network Settings). 
 The updates are downloaded using the Dell Repository Manager, and the repository is created
on an internal FTP server. 
To update the platform/firmware using Dell FTP, internal, or service provider’s FTP server:
1. Start Lifecycle Controller: Press <F10> within 10 seconds after the Dell logo is displayed.
2. Click Firmware Update  Launch Firmware Update.