Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for Dell PowerEdge VRTX, Version 2.12
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue causing failure of RAID10 Virtual Disc (VD) with 8, 12 or 16 drives in creating full VD when the span count 2 is selected.
- Fixed an issue with Server/Host operating system (OS) network flap, which occurs occasionally on Modular platforms for a short duration during CMC initialization.
- Fixed an issue with Server/Host OS network port off, which occurs after CMC is reset on full-height Modular platforms, when the second network daughter card is not installed.
- Fixed an issue causing the CMC Web GUI to become unresponsive while using Active Directory login with WinRM.
- Fixed an issue causing memory full condition when the internal log files are oversized.
Enhancements:
- NA
Read More- Fixed an issue causing failure of RAID10 Virtual Disc (VD) with 8, 12 or 16 drives in creating full VD when the span count 2 is selected.
- Fixed an issue with Server/Host operating system (OS) network flap, which occurs occasionally on Modular platforms for a short duration during CMC initialization.
- Fixed an issue with Server/Host OS network port off, which occurs after CMC is reset on full-height Modular platforms, when the second network daughter card is not installed.
- Fixed an issue causing the CMC Web GUI to become unresponsive while using Active Directory login with WinRM.
- Fixed an issue causing memory full condition when the internal log files are oversized.
Enhancements:
- NA
Version
2.12, A00
Release date
22 Apr 2016
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Chassis System Management
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: An application
File Name: CMC_VRTX_2.12_A00.exe
File Size: 25.98 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Application
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
04b7fe5aa87ff9e5815802611c2dd8e1
SHA1:
24248e38e3adb9bd3d7e3c942358eb1b456e9184
SHA-256:
c2ad017d9f0b210722782922b0ba40a160c5c80e9fb350527471bc42d9efee75
File Format: Dell Packages for Chassis Management Controller (CMC) ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing updates
File Name: vrtx_cmc_2.12_A00.bin
File Size: 29.35 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Packages for Chassis Management Controller (CMC) ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing updates.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
62bcdf01fb66abe0586a57114bf4cf1c
SHA1:
c4f96b7dfd9cdd94e2cbb784865cd2f0f00df3a4
SHA-256:
a92896abee01e9846d319cb3a838dc18eea164d6092161780c26028ce21d21b5
File Format: The signature for Dell Packages for Chassis Management Controller (CMC) can be used to authenticate the identity of Dell™ in the correlated Package for CMC. You can download the Dell public GnuPG key by navigating to Dell | Linux Web Site
File Name: vrtx_cmc_2.12_A00.bin.sign
File Size: 198 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The signature for Dell Packages for Chassis Management Controller (CMC) can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Package for CMC. You can download the Dell public GnuPG key by navigating to Dell | Linux Web Site.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
307c88a62305a520accd51ee40f3357c
SHA1:
ce5b19efa95ccd050e943765e07f2b689a007b74
SHA-256:
3a20466c8dae422c8c8638575f5d57d9245c187d56c8a6005e3b24d31130056b
File Format: An archive of PDF files to provide help and procedural information to the customers
File Name: CMC_VRTX_2.12_ReleaseNotes_A00.pdf
File Size: 97.69 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2cbdec3bb535fa206c2a83b71aac1dc7
SHA1:
e91221fde48fe69340a82c88a01a96ec38941a2b
SHA-256:
079b4d595596a823af7a3396c8d69ab306131975e3524a62a4bcd7a9d2848bf9
File Format: External release notes
File Name: CMC_VRTX_2.12_ReleaseNotes_A00.txt
File Size: 21.82 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
5063b42e9f436fba6b283d46d1b7d7b0
SHA1:
3176d65c0399bcd32a3ffe3360385c03a0352109
SHA-256:
e788e3c850d2ad72b485e7dc0cc869d4435dbd6c3e417bbc8eb7d1a789212874
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Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
na
Installation instructions
Download:
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation:
1. In the CMC web interface, click Chassis Overview, and then click Update.
2. On the Firmware Update page, in the CMC Firmware section, select the required
3. components under the Update Targets column for the CMC or CMCs (if standby
CMC is present) you want to update, and then click Apply CMC Update.
4. In the Firmware Image box, enter the path to the firmware image file on the
management station or shared network, or click Browse to browse through to
the file location. The default name of the CMC firmware image file is
vrtx_cmc.bin.
5. Click Begin Firmware Update, and then click Yes. The Firmware Update Progress
section displays information about the firmware update status.
For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge VRTX
User's Guide available at www.dell.com/esmmanuals
Chassis: The following order is recommended while updating your system. Please refer to the online VRTX documentation on support.dell.com for detailed instructions on the update procedures.
- Update components for the module Server nodes in the chassis
Shared PERC8 driver
IDRAC
CPLD
BIOS
- Update VRTX Chassis components
HDD Firmware (Windows DUP)
CMC Firmware
VRTX Chassis Infrastructure Firmware
VRTX Storage Backplane Expander Firmware
Shared PERC8 Controller Firmware (Windows DUP)
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation:
1. In the CMC web interface, click Chassis Overview, and then click Update.
2. On the Firmware Update page, in the CMC Firmware section, select the required
3. components under the Update Targets column for the CMC or CMCs (if standby
CMC is present) you want to update, and then click Apply CMC Update.
4. In the Firmware Image box, enter the path to the firmware image file on the
management station or shared network, or click Browse to browse through to
the file location. The default name of the CMC firmware image file is
vrtx_cmc.bin.
5. Click Begin Firmware Update, and then click Yes. The Firmware Update Progress
section displays information about the firmware update status.
For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge VRTX
User's Guide available at www.dell.com/esmmanuals
Chassis: The following order is recommended while updating your system. Please refer to the online VRTX documentation on support.dell.com for detailed instructions on the update procedures.
- Update components for the module Server nodes in the chassis
Shared PERC8 driver
IDRAC
CPLD
BIOS
- Update VRTX Chassis components
HDD Firmware (Windows DUP)
CMC Firmware
VRTX Chassis Infrastructure Firmware
VRTX Storage Backplane Expander Firmware
Shared PERC8 Controller Firmware (Windows DUP)
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