Dell Server Firmware Update

External

• Tutorial to Update a PowerEdge http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN300662/how-to-dell-server---tutorial-to-update-a-poweredge?lang=EN

Internal

• Dell Server Setup Procedure

Overview

The current firmware component versions can be obtained from the LifeCycle controller by going to the Home Screen -> Firmware Update -> View Current Versions.

Firmware includes:

• BIOS: 2.4.2
• Network: Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet BCM5720: 20.2.17
• Dell 32 Bit uEFI Diagnostics: 4239A36
• Dell OS Driver Pack: 16.10.10
• Disk 0 on Integrated RAID Controller: DS04
• Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller: 2.41.40.40
• Lifecycle controller: 2.41.40.40
• OS Collector: 2.1
• PERC H33 Mini: 25.5.2.0001
• System CPLD 1.0.3

Procedures

Update via Bootable Media

Download the bootable update media, following these instructions: Getting the Latest Dell Server Bootable Media Update.

For more details see: Updating Dell PowerEdge servers via bootable media/ISO http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN296511/updating-dell-poweredge-servers-via-bootable-media---iso

Boot with the DVD.

Select option 1: Deployment Toolkit CD.

The updates are auto-applied.

When all updates are applied, the system will request to press Enter to reboot.

To inspect the updates, got to LifeCycle Controller -> Firmware Update -> View Current Versions.

Download Individual Update Packages and Apply Them via LifeCycle Controller

Did not work, the installer failed with "Unable to verify the digital signature of the Update Package. (SUP0525)", even when the digital signature file was present.

Updating the firmware via the LifeCycle controller implies that the LifeCycle controller has been already configured. If this is not the case, perform the following procedure: Dell LifeCycle Controller Initial Setup Procedure.

Download individual packages, following these procedures:

• Getting the Latest Dell Server BIOS Update
• Getting the Latest Dell Server Firmware Update
• Getting the Latest Dell Server Driver Pack Update

Start LifeCycle controller by pressing F10 at boot.

Home Screen -> Left-site Menu -> Firmware Update -> Launch Firmware Update.

Step 1: Select Update Repository

Local Drive (CD or DVD or USB).

Note that the USB has to have the update package present.