Steps to Roll Back iDRAC9 Firmware using the iDRAC9 user interface and RACADM

Summary: This KBA includes the steps to roll back iDRAC9 firmware by using the iDRAC9 user interface and RACADM.

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Instructions

Rolling Back iDRAC9 Firmware using iDRAC9 the user interface or RACADM - 


For both procedures (using the user interface or using RACADM), a server reboot is not required to downgrade iDRAC9 firmware.


To roll back iDRAC9 firmware using iDRAC9 user interface:

1. Log in to the iDRAC of the server.

2. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Maintenance > System Update > Rollback. The Rollback page displays the devices for which you can rollback the firmware. You can view the device name, associated devices, installed firmware version, and the available firmware rollback version.

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3. Select Integrated Remote Access Controller, then click Install.

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An error message appears if:
  • You do not have Server Control privilege to rollback any firmware other than the iDRAC or Configure privilege to rollback iDRAC firmware.
  • Firmware rollback is already in-progress in another session.
  • Updates are staged to run or already in running state.
Video Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWABepPUxrk


To roll back iDRAC9 firmware using iDRAC9 RACADM:

1. SSH to the IP Address of the Server

2. Run 'swinventory' to confirm the FQDD of the iDRAC and check the available Rollback version:

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3. Run 'racadm rollback <FQDD>' (Ex. 'racadam rollback iDRAC.Embedded.1-1') to initiate the downgrade.

Affected Products

PowerFlex rack connectivity, PowerFlex rack HW
Article Properties
Article Number: 000213056
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 27 Jul 2023
Version:  3
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