User's Manual

** When iDRAC7 is updated from version 1.30.30 or later, a system restart is not necessary. However,

firmware versions of iDRAC7 earlier than 1.30.30 require a system restart when applied using the out-of-

band interfaces.

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Download Methods

Version Compatibility

Updating Firmware

Download Methods

The following table lists the various locations or media and methods to perform the updates:

NOTE: If the FTP server or network share is used for updates, configure the network card using

Settings wizard before accessing the updates.

Table 2. Firmware Update Methods

Location FTP

Methods

• Non-proxy (Internal, or Service Provider)

• Proxy (Internal, or Service Provider)

Media Local Drive

• SUU DVD

• USB Drive

• Dell Lifecycle Controller OS Driver Packs DVD

Methods

• Virtual Console (Mapped on Client)

• Attached Locally

Location Network Share

• CIFS

• NFS

Version Compatibility

The version compatibility feature enables you to update the component firmware versions that are

compatible with system components. In case of compatibility issues, Lifecycle Controller displays

upgrade or downgrade error messages during update.

Updating Firmware

You can update to the latest version of Lifecycle Controller using the Firmware Update wizard. It is

recommended that you run the Firmware Update wizard on a regular-basis to access the latest updates.

You can update the component firmware either by using update repositories or individual DUPs (single

component DUP.)