User's Manual

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 firmware 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.

– File Path 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 File

Path 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.

Using Proxy FTP Server

Using Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware by using ftp.dell.com, or by using an internal FTP

server or service provider’s FTP server, when you are connected to the Internet through a proxy server.

Before updating, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

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

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

internal FTP server.

• The proxy server supports either HTTP or SOCKS4 protocols.

• Information related to proxy server such as IP address or host name of the proxy server, login

credentials, and the port number are readily available.

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

proxy-connection environment:

• Dell FTP Server — In the Address box, enter ftp.dell.com, and under the Proxy Settings section, enter

the proxy server information.

• 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.

– File Path or Update package path — Name of the DUP location or sub-directory where the

catalog is stored.