Dell R630 Firware Update with ISO

Chris,

thanks for you response. I tried with this iso but I get many error when I boot it from the iso. I booted 3-4 time he updated also some firmwares. But he can’t update the bios and the lifecycle controller. 

So I tried to boot in the lifecycle controller and use the same iso. Select the virtual CD rom but he can’t find any updates. 
so which iso and files are needed for the updates through the life cycle controller?

Thanks 

Hello cheesi,

What is the error you get when you try to update the iDRAC/LCC and BIOS?

What is your current version for iDRAC/LCC and BIOS?

If you are very far behind you may need to step them up.

The ISO Chris provided is a standalone bootable iso  and is not used with LCC.  You would boot to it and the update should start automatically.

You will see many things that do not apply because it has all possible component firmware for the R630.  The ones that do not apply are for components not on your system.

Try this SinglePackage update method with the "windows exe" file for iDRAC/LifeCycle Controller and the BIOS on a thumb drive and do them one at a time.

R630 drivers and firmware

https://dell.to/3Ii0X0I

SingleDellPackageUpdate

On boot up press F10

Look at video starting at 52 Seconds for steps

https://dell.to/3BQWtvG

Cheesi,

I am not sure, from what you specified, if you have tried just booting to the Platform Specific bootable ISO, located here, and just use it alone to update the server?

Let me know.

Hi, you can check below:

https://dell.to/3BN3g9D

Create a PowerEdge server-based Platform Bootable ISO

Create a Platform Bootable ISO based on PowerEdge server using the latest enterprise catalog from the Dell support site without creating or using any repository.

1. On the DRM home page, select Bootable ISO tab.
   The Select System wizard is displayed.
2. Select a PowerEdge server to create a Platform Bootable ISO.
   Select the server system from the list, or use the search filter to quickly locate the system.

   NOTE Only one server system can be selected at a time.
3. Click Browse and select the location where you want to save the Bootable ISO.
   The Name is available as.

       
        _BOOTABLE_
        
         .iso
        
       

4. The Create button gets enabled.
5. Click Create.
   A job is created on the job page and is available as an alert.

Hello Charles,

I would prefer the Lifecycle Controller because there you can upgrade more FW in one patch. So, my plan was to create an ISO with the .exe and .bin files. But what I don’t know where do I get a catalog .xml because this is needed, I guess?

I create and download the needed FW from the Dell Repository Manager. Is there an Option that I can create an ISO which I can mount directly in the Lifecycle Controller?

 BIOS Version 2.11.0

Lifecycle Controller Firmware 2.75.75.75

Thanks for your help! 

Hello Erman,

sorry I guess we are talking from 2 different things. I wanted to know who i can create a Life Cycle Controller ISO that I can update the Firmware over the Controller. As i wrote that for me the "Bootable ISO" isn’t working. He pointed out that eh can’t find the files for the BIOS Updates a Life Cycle Controller.

What does the Life Cycle Controller need for a format that I can load the iso and he can use it?

Thanks for your help!

Hello cheesi, sorry for misunderstood. You can try to use SUU via LCC

The following video shows how to update using the SUU from the LifeCycle Controller. https://dell.to/35caR5s

After downloading the correct SUU file, there are 2 options to use the file

From the LifeCycle Controller

1. Download the Full ISO file.
2. Use ISO mounting software, and mount the downloaded iso image.
3. Startup the server and press F11 to enter the LifeCycle Controller menu.
4. Click the "Platform Update" menu.
5. Select the "Local Drive (CD/DVD/USB" in the Update Repository source.
6. Enter the "Package Path," and run the Updates.

Hi Erman,

so, in the Video he is using a SUU iso?

Where can I download that ISO?

Or do I have to create it with the Dell Repository Manager?

Thanks for you help!

Oh, glad to hear it. 

Have a good one!

Hello Ermen,

wauuuu I solved it.

You need definetly the Windows upgrade Packgeds for the LC.

In DRM export your repository (Winodows one!)

Create an ISO - mount it - you are rdy to go

Thanks solved