Dell BMC Firmware, v.1.31, A02
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.The BMC firmware monitors the system for critical events by communicating with various sensors on the system board and sends alerts and logs events when certain parameters exceed their preset thresholds. The BMC supports the industry-standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) specification.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Firmware version is shown differently in OMSA,ipmitool,ipmish,ITA
Enhancements:
- Enhance the integrity check of the USC
- Support new features of USC1.3
Read More- Firmware version is shown differently in OMSA,ipmitool,ipmish,ITA
Enhancements:
- Enhance the integrity check of the USC
- Support new features of USC1.3
Version
1.31, A02
Release date
14 Dec 2009
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Embedded Server 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 View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PET310_BMC_FRMW_WIN_R248945.EXE
File Size: 10.52 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
1F279357B478784ADAF4B3393735692A
File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
2599074126AAB8E738A71ACA1F2A6E44
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: PET310BmcA02.exe
File Size: 6.94 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
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MD5:
f48e1a99badb813d3e85181827ea0fb7
File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN
File Size: 9.35 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
8A1E136CEDEFADB930650077E1BEB055
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
* Special note for updating BMC firmware from v1.00 to v1.30 or later versions:
In order to enhance the firmware features, the reset-to-default operation must be done once.
Please follow the steps below.
1) Press "Ctrl-E" to enter the remote access setup during the BIOS POST.
2) Select "Reset to Default" to perform the operation.
Caution: the default value of "IPMI Over LAN" will be off and the user information which was inputed previously will be erased.
In order to enhance the firmware features, the reset-to-default operation must be done once.
Please follow the steps below.
1) Press "Ctrl-E" to enter the remote access setup during the BIOS POST.
2) Select "Reset to Default" to perform the operation.
Caution: the default value of "IPMI Over LAN" will be off and the user information which was inputed previously will be erased.
Supported Operating Systems
Not Applicable
Applies to
BMC Firmware
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions for PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing "./PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN.sign:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN.sign
Dell Update Package Instructions for PET310_BMC_FRMW_WIN_R248945.EXE:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Custom Instructions for PET310BmcA02.exe:
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the I agree link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package.
2. Specify the location to unzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.
Additional Instructions
MS-DOS Version
1. copy the firmware image file, firmimg.d6, the DOS executable,bmcfwud.exe, and config file, bmcfwu.cfg, to a bootable USB key/floppy in the same directory.
2. boot off this media and execute "bmcfwud.exe" from the directory where the firmware image file exists. "-i" option can be used to specify the exact image path if not in the same directory.
3. Reboot the system to the same media as prompted.
4. Execute "bmcfwud.exe" again to complete the firmware update.
5. Reboot the system.
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Read over the release information presented by executing the "./PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Run the update by executing "./PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN" from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN.sign:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the "File Download" window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, PET310_BMC_FRMW_LX_R248945.BIN.sign
Dell Update Package Instructions for PET310_BMC_FRMW_WIN_R248945.EXE:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Custom Instructions for PET310BmcA02.exe:
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the I agree link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package.
2. Specify the location to unzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.
Additional Instructions
MS-DOS Version
1. copy the firmware image file, firmimg.d6, the DOS executable,bmcfwud.exe, and config file, bmcfwu.cfg, to a bootable USB key/floppy in the same directory.
2. boot off this media and execute "bmcfwud.exe" from the directory where the firmware image file exists. "-i" option can be used to specify the exact image path if not in the same directory.
3. Reboot the system to the same media as prompted.
4. Execute "bmcfwud.exe" again to complete the firmware update.
5. Reboot the system.
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