Users Guide

Predened and default update source
OMIMSSC includes two predened update sources that are available after a fresh installation, or upgrade. DELL ONLINE FTP CATALOG is
a predened update source of type FTP, and DELL ONLINE HTTP CATALOG is a default update source of type HTTP. However, you can
create another update source and mark it as a default update source.
NOTE: If you are using proxy server, to access the repository, edit the update source to add the proxy details and save the
changes.
Predened and default update sources for Storage Spaces
Direct clusters
OMIMSSC supports updating Storage Spaces Direct clusters through specic predened update sources. These update sources have
reference to catalog les that contain latest and recommended rmware versions of components for Storage Spaces Direct clusters. They
are listed only on Maintenance Center page.
DELL ONLINE FTP S2D CATALOG is a predened update source of type FTP, and is part of DELL ONLINE FTP CATALOG.
DELL ONLINE HTTP S2D CATALOG is a predened update source of type HTTP, and is part of DELL ONLINE HTTP CATALOG.
Predened and default update sources for Modular Systems
OMIMSSC supports updating Modular Systems through specic predened update sources. These update sources have reference to
catalog les that contain latest and recommended rmware versions of components for Modular Systems. They are listed only on
Maintenance Center page.
DELL ONLINE FTP MX7000 CATALOG is a predened update source of type FTP, and is part of DELL ONLINE FTP CATALOG.
DELL ONLINE HTTP MX7000 CATALOG is a predened update source of type HTTP, and is part of DELL ONLINE HTTP CATALOG.
Validating data using test connection
To verify if the location of the update source is reachable by using the credentials that are mentioned while creating the update source, use
Test Connection. Only after the connection is successful, you are enabled to create an update source.
Setting up local FTP
To set up local FTP:
1 Create a folder structure in your local FTP that is an exact replica of the online FTP, ftp.dell.com.
2 Download the catalog.gz le from online FTP and unzip the les.
3 Open the catalog.xml le and change the baseLocation to your local FTP URL, and compress the le with .gz extension.
For example, change the baseLocation from ftp.dell.com to ftp.yourdomain.com.
4 Place the catalog le and the DUP les in your local FTP folder replicating the same structure as in ftp.dell.com.
Firmware update in OMIMSSC
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