Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 2.0 for PowerEdge FX2 and FX2s User's Guide

Upgrading server component firmware from file using CMC web interface

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 Choosing Server Component Firmware Update Type
3. In the Component/Device Update Filter section, filter the component or device (optional). For more information see CMC_Stmp_Filtering Components for Firmware Updates
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 Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card
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.