Upgrading Server Component Firmware Using Cmc Web Interface - Dell PowerEdge VRTX User Manual

NOTE: For iDRAC and Operating System Driver packs firmware update, make sure the Extended Storage feature is
enabled.
It is recommended to clear the job queue before initializing a server component firmware update. A list of all jobs on the
servers is available on the Lifecycle Controller Jobs page. This page enables deletion of single or multiple jobs or
purging of all jobs on the server.
BIOS updates are specific to the model of the server. Sometimes, even though a single Network Interface Controller
(NIC) device is selected for firmware update on a server, the update may get applied to all the NIC devices on the server.
This behavior is inherent in the Lifecycle Controller functionality and particularly the programming contained with the
Dell Update Package (DUP). Currently, Dell Update Packages (DUP) that are less than 48 MB in size are supported.
If the update file image size is greater, the job status indicates that the download has failed. If multiple server
component updates are attempted on a server, the combined size of all the firmware update files may also exceed 48
MB. In such a case, one of the component updates fails as its update file is truncated. To update multiple components
on a server, it is recommended to update the Lifecycle Controller and 32-Bit Diagnostics components together first.
These do not require a server reboot and are relatively quick to complete. The other components can then be updated
together.
All Lifecycle Controller updates are scheduled for immediate execution. However, the system services can delay this
execution sometimes. In such situations, the update fails as a result of the remote share that is hosted by the CMC being
no longer available.

Upgrading Server Component Firmware Using CMC Web Interface

To upgrade the firmware version to the next version:
1. In the left pane, click Server Overview, and then click Update.
2. On the Server Component Update page, filter the component or device (optional).
3. In the Update column, select the options of the component or device for which you want to update the firmware to
the next version.
NOTE: Use the <Ctrl> key to select a type of component or device for update across all the applicable servers.
Pressing and holding the <Ctrl> key highlights all the components in yellow. While the <Ctrl> key is pressed
down, select the required component or device by selecting the associated options in the Update column.
Another table is displayed that lists the selected type of component or device and a selector for the firmware image
file. For each type of component, one selector for the firmware image file is displayed.
Few devices such as Network Interface Controllers (NICs) and RAID controllers contain many types and models.
The update selection logic automatically filters the relevant device type or model on the basis of initially selected
devices. The primary reason for this automatic filtering behavior is that only one firmware image file for the
category can be specified.
NOTE: The update size limitation of either a single DUP or combined DUPs can be ignored, if the Extended
Storage feature is installed and enabled. For information about enabling extended storage, see
CMC Extended Storage
4. Specify the firmware image file for the selected components or devices. This is a Dell Update Package (DUP) file
for Microsoft Windows.
5. Select one of the following options:
– Reboot Now - Restart the server immediately.
– On Next Reboot - Manually restart the server at a later time.
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