Dell iDRAC6, v.1.26, A01

1. iDRAC firmware boot can not be interrupted in uboot unless the manufacturing mode
jumper is installed.
2. To avoid the "Login Failure" error when launching Virtual Media, make sure to clear
the WebStart cache so that the new viewer is downloaded. To do so, run “javaws –viewer”
from a DOS prompt and then select and clear out all the WebStart applications in the cache.
3. For viewing the Dell signed certificate instead of the Avocent signed one:
a. Uncheck "Preserve Configuration" option while updating the firmware via GUI.
b. Clear the client java cache using the command "javaws -viewer".
4. In order to meet the factory requirements, after updating firmware using DOS
utility, it will wait for 90 seconds before returning to command prompt.

Custom Instructions for iDRAC6_1.26_A01_Readme.txt:

1) Click Download now.
The File Download window appears.

2) Click the Save button.
The Save As window appears.

3) Select Desktop using the drop-down menu to the right of Save in.

4) Click the Save button.
A progress meter moves as the download is completed.

5) If necessary, click X in the upper right-hand corner of the Download Progress Window to close it upon completion.

6) Double click the Icon on your desktop for the newly saved file.
The Dell iDRAC Release Notes window appears.

Custom Instructions for iDRAC6_1_26_A01.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.

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.
Instructions for PER210_IDRAC6_FRMW_LX_R239737.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 ./PER210_IDRAC6_FRMW_LX_R239737.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 ./PER210_IDRAC6_FRMW_LX_R239737.BIN from the shell.
4. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.


GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PER210_IDRAC6_FRMW_LX_R239737.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, PER210_IDRAC6_FRMW_LX_R239737.BIN.sign

Instructions for PER210_IDRAC6_FRMW_WIN_R239737.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.