Users Guide

• Using Proxy FTP Server
Related links
Accessing Updates on a Local FTP Server
Conguring Local USB Drive
Using Non-Proxy FTP Server
Lifecycle Controller can access the latest rmware from ftp.dell.com. It downloads the DUPs from this location to perform rmware
update.
Before performing an update, make sure the following prerequisites are met:
• The network settings are congured (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 le is located in the root folder, do not enter the le name in the File Path or Update package
path box. However, if the catalog le is located in a sub-directory, enter the sub-directory name (for example,
subdirectory).
NOTE: If the catalog le 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 rmware 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 congured (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.
NOTE: If the catalog le is located in the root folder, do not enter the le name in the File Path or Update package
path box. However, if the catalog le is located in a sub-directory, enter the sub-directory name (for example,
subdirectory).
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