Dell POWEREDGE M1000E User Manual
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Upgrading Server Component Firmware From File Using CMC Web Interface
To upgrade the server components firmware version to the next version using the Update from File method:
1.
In the CMC Web interface, in the system tree, go to Server Overview and then click Update → Server Component
Update .
The Server Component Update page is displayed.
2.
In the Choose Update Type section, select Update from File. For more information, see
3.
In the Component/Device Update Filter section, filter the component or device (optional). For more information see
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using CMC Web Interface
.
4.
In the Update column, select the checkbox(es) for the component or device for which you want to update the
firmware to the next version. Use the CRTL key shortcut to select a type of component or device for update across
all the applicable servers. Pressing and holding the CRTL key highlights all the components in yellow. While the
CRTL key is pressed down, select the required component or device by enabling the associated check box in the
Update column.
A second 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 based on the 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 on enabling extended storage, see
.
5.
Specify the firmware image file for the selected component(s) or devic(es). This is a Microsoft Windows Dell
Update Package (DUP) file.
6.
Select one of the following options:
– Reboot Now - Reboot immediately. The firmware update is applied immediately
– On Next Reboot - Manually reboot the server at a later time. The firmware update is applied after the next
reboot.
NOTE: This step is not valid for Lifecycle Controller and 32-bit Diagnostics firmware update. A server reboot is
not required for these devices.
7.
Click Update. The firmware version is updated for the selected component or device.
Upgrading Server Component Firmware From Network Share Using CMC Web Interface
To upgrade the server components firmware version to the next version using the Update from Network Share mode:
1.
In the CMC Web interface, in the system tree, go to Server Overview and then click Update → Server Component
Update .
The Server Component Update page is displayed.
2.
In the Choose Update Type section, select Update from Network Share. For more information, see
3.
Click Save Inventory to export the chassis inventory file that contains the components and firmware details.
The
Inventory.xml
file is saved on an external system.
4.
If the Network Share is not connected, configure the Network Share for the chassis. For more information see
Configuring Network Share Using CMC Web Interface.
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