IDPA: Firmware upgrade guidelines | DP4400

Summary: The document provides guidelines for updating firmware on the Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA) DP4400.

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Instructions

Applies to:

  • Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA) DP4400
    • Dell PowerEdge R740 (14G platform)
  • All supported IDPA software versions

Purpose:
To provide guidance on firmware upgrade procedures for the DP4400 platform.

Procedure:

  • All required software and firmware updates for the DP4400 are included in bundled system software release packages.
  • Do not apply component-level firmware updates (such as, BIOS, Disk, iDRAC, Network) independently unless explicitly instructed by IDPA Engineering.
  • IDPA Engineering monitors and qualifies firmware updates for the underlying Dell server platform. Approved updates are in IDPA release bundles.
  • If a firmware-related security vulnerability is identified, contact Dell Support for guidance and remediation.

Additional Information

Refer to Dell Security Advisory for security information: DSA-2019-113 KB article 535673: DSA-2019-113: Dell EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance Security Update for Multiple Hardware Appliance Firmware Vulnerabilities

Affected Products

Integrated Data Protection Appliance Family

Products

PowerProtect DP4400, PowerProtect Data Protection Software, Integrated Data Protection Appliance Family, PowerProtect Data Protection Hardware, Integrated Data Protection Appliance Software
Article Properties
Article Number: 000156262
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2025
Version:  5
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