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BIOS and iDRAC upgrade paths for R610
Hi All,
I have an old Dell R610 server that's currently running RHEL 5 and it seems like the BIOS and iDRAC as well as other firmware have never been updated
it's currently running BIOS Version 3.0.0, RAC firmware version 1.70 (build 21) and Lifestyle Controller firmware version 1.5.0.671.
I'd like to update these to the latest available version but i have no idea what the correct upgrade path is, can anyone advise?
I would really appreciate whatever assistance i can get.
Thanks much,
Kevin
DELL-Charles R
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October 14th, 2020 11:00
Hello Kevin,
I'll be happy to help you with the upgrade path for the firmware. I can recommend a step up process.
Starting: BIOS 3.0.0, DRAC 1.70 (build 21), LCC 1.5.0.671
Step1: BIOS 6.1.005
Step2: BIOS 6.4.009 , DRAC 1.95 , LCC 1.6.0.73
Step3: BIOS 6.6.0, DRAC 2.9.2, LCC 1.7.5
Expand > Version at the bottom of these pages to find the previous versions--
BIOS : https://dell.to/3iWCmkj
DRAC : https://dell.to/2SVbffe
LCC : https://dell.to/3dsxvGx
Please let me know how it goes.
mistacadogan
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October 20th, 2020 06:00
Thanks Charles,
I'll let you know how it goes
Kevin
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August 16th, 2023 06:11
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Hi,
With a similar case, I have an old Dell R610 too, it's currently running BIOS Version 6.0.7, RAC firmware version 1.80 (build 17) and Lifestyle Controller firmware version 1.5.1.57.
What is the correct update path?
Thanks.
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January 25th, 2024 12:40
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recently i have purchase Dell R610 server that's currently running Proxmox 8.1 and the bios & idrac never been updated
currently version that running :-
BIOS : 2.1.15
IDRAC Firmware : 1.54(Build 15)
LLC : not sure what version running at the moment
can help the suggest the update path ?
Dell-Martin S
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January 25th, 2024 13:39
Hi,
you bring your system to 1st BIOS 3.0.0 2nd iDRAC 1.70 (build 21), and then 3rd LCC 1.5.0.671
After this, you could follow Charles's steps.
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May 24th, 2024 19:46
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Hi Martin,
first of all, thank you for the information, it was very useful.
I tried doing what you told MrunknownPBU, since my R610 specs are:
-BIOS: v2.1.15
-iDRAC: 2.90 (build 04)
-LC: 1.4.0.586
But I couldn't install the 3.0.0 BIOS version, now I know it can't be done with iDRAC6, so I tried using Unified Server Configurator -> Platform Update -> Local Drive (USB).
I tried with all of the file type options, maybe there's something I got wrong.
Hopefully, you'll have some advice.
I'm going to thank you in advance for your time and patience!
DELL-Charles R
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May 24th, 2024 20:46
Hello,
What is your OS and version?
Have you tried updating in the OS?
What error do you get when you try updating?
I do not see any BIOS version previous to 6.1.0 available
https://dell.to/3KeiY2i
You may try the Server Update Utility?
https://dell.to/3KeiYzk
1. Download the Full ISO file.
2. Use ISO mounting software and mount the downloaded iso image.
3. Browse to the folder.
4. Double Click suulauncher.exe.
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May 25th, 2024 14:15
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Hello Charles,
I have XCP-ng v8.2.1 installed
I don't think that I can update the BIOS from this particular OS, so am going to go with no. Nevertheless, I'll explore the possibility.
When I try, I get "catalog file not found. ensure windows (r) catalog, and dell (tm) update packages for windows (r) are used"
I'll try with SUU and get back to you with the results.
Thank you for your help!