"Updating iDRAC firmware to the current version from versions earlier than 2.70.70.70 is not supported (For example, updating iDRAC firmware from version 2.60.60.60 to version 2.82.82.82 or later is not supported). First update to version 2.70.70.70 or higher, and then update to 2.82.82.82 or later."
Do you think the BIOS version would have any effect on the upgrade? We have a suspected memory leak on the current iDRAC so the primary concern is getting this upgraded and if required we can do the BIOS at a later date.
Hi, as they seem to be independent components,bios version should not have an effect on idrac update. However, we always recommend keeping iDRAC and BIOS updated together, if possible. So if you have downtime I can recommend BIOS update either.
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@Chris_L1970 BIOS has no effect in your case. I have similar issues like your situation. I have several racks with machines on unstable 2.63.60.61 and upgrading to 2.75.75.75. I'm intentionally avoiding 2.8x series due to enforcement of iDRAC.WebServer.HostHeaderCheck that no one except Dell wanted.
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September 19th, 2023 02:39
Hello thanks for choosing Dell. This may help:
"Updating iDRAC firmware to the current version from versions earlier than 2.70.70.70 is not supported (For example, updating iDRAC firmware from version 2.60.60.60 to version 2.82.82.82 or later is not supported). First update to version 2.70.70.70 or higher, and then update to 2.82.82.82 or later."
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Respectfully,
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September 19th, 2023 06:53
Thankypou for that.
Do you think the BIOS version would have any effect on the upgrade? We have a suspected memory leak on the current iDRAC so the primary concern is getting this upgraded and if required we can do the BIOS at a later date.
Thanks in advance.
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@Chris_L1970 BIOS has no effect in your case. I have similar issues like your situation. I have several racks with machines on unstable 2.63.60.61 and upgrading to 2.75.75.75. I'm intentionally avoiding 2.8x series due to enforcement of iDRAC.WebServer.HostHeaderCheck that no one except Dell wanted.