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
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:
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
Download Individual Update Packages and Apply Them via LifeCycle Controller
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.
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.