Dell EMC Server BIOS PowerEdge C6420 Version 2.2.11

Restart required

Do not turn off your computer or disconnect from the power source while updating the BIOS as this could harm your computer. During the update, your computer will restart and you may briefly see a black screen.

Before updating, please read the installation instructions and important information noted below.

Driver Id : GWR4J

Importance : Recommended

Version : 2.2.11, 2.2.11 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 25 Jun 2019

Download Type : System BIOS

Category : BIOS

Fixed a rare potential issue which resulted in the server abruptly stopping to respond when a hardware error is reported. For more information about specific items added and resolved in this BIOS version, see the Fixes and Enhancements sections.

Download Files

File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: BIOS_GWR4J_WN64_2.2.11.EXE

File size: 27.6 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: a7ac32c883a81246b781cc78a85c0278

SHA1: 41face2e78a7bfe7f97fb60df52c244fad951b74

SHA-256: 6282875b036d13f94aa90a149038f197d46eb527c27fa51d556511adf5b3221d

Download .EXE

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_GWR4J_LN_2.2.11.BIN.sign

File size: 226 Bytes

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 0ab909b5c4e6f13e0befd280e4e1aa2b

SHA1: 5e7eacde25e4b476a1e4dabd95cc827c4d23dfa2

SHA-256: a9daeaacc338bca13779f49bbd379b4345101150002760b1dd0bb9fb3f6079f0

Download .SIGN

File Format: This file contains compressed content that can be executed from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager. Download the file to the EFI partition on a removable media device. Insert the removable media, then reboot the system and run the program from the EFI Shell or EFI Boot Manager.

File Name: C6420-020211.efi

File size: 19.02 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 526c0226ea273af9af8dab9a8588ebaf

SHA1: 67a5a1224da14da4ddf08268142267cd016ee9b0

SHA-256: a3f6da8639e56f31e0f83aa1ae540bc0d6c100eb8f699b66732a746eabd3b280

Download .EFI

File Format: This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.

File Name: C6420_BIOS.2.2.11_RN.PDF

File size: 364.54 KB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: c81efbf5b7c6763e7e595211b756f2e9

SHA1: 1dd79e64fc4267a49ace85a6a3e1a86eaec3067a

SHA-256: 588cb65546c39c8b88d8707577f641d719949cd9b18743d66c860ddc6a469b9a

Download .PDF

File Format: 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.

File Name: BIOS_GWR4J_LN_2.2.11.BIN

File size: 27.87 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: e1a17fce70bf8143e68ccf6d2e9d6617

SHA1: 3b54b70dfb93057cf4957e7e1b699f293f4f2e76

SHA-256: a86bcd7e7652798c6d3079468f8b092c592678d3be3a3f51bbeef51105cee658

Download .BIN

Installation instructions

Dell EMC Update Package Instructions for EFI
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link if you accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
You can update the BIOS using a UEFI shell bootable media, such as a USB key.
1. Copy the file to the bootable device with UEFI shell.
2. Boot the system to UEFI shell by using the bootable device.
3. Run the executable (.efi) under the UEFI shell. Follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.

You can also load this executable directly from BIOS Boot Manager without a UEFI shell bootable media.
1. Copy the file to a USB device
2. Plug in the USB device and press F11 during POST to enter BIOS Boot Manager
3. Navigate to the System Utilities menu and select BIOS Update File Explorer
4. Select the USB device and navigate through the directory contents to find the executable (.efi)
5. Launch the executable and follow the instructions provided by the flash utility.
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Dell EMC Update Package Instructions for Linux DUP:
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 "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[revision].BIN --version" command from the shell.
2. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the above step before proceeding.
3. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
4. Run the update by executing "./[model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN" from the shell.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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Dell EMC Update Package Instructions for Windows Dup:
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. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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GnuPG Signature of Dell EMC Update Package Instructions:
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 EMC public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell EMC Update Package by using its signature file, [model]_BIOS_LX_[version].BIN.sign

Dell EMC Server BIOS PowerEdge C6420 Version 2.2.11

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Fixes & Enhancements

Important Information

Compatible Systems

Supported Operating Systems

Installation instructions

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