Lifecycle Controller User's Guide

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Firmware update methods

The following table lists the various locations or media and methods to perform the updates:

NOTE:If the FTP server or network share is used for updates, configure the network card using the Settings wizard before accessing the updates.

NOTE:For Dell online catalog update, downloads.dell.com only supports https protocol.

Table 1. Firmware update methodsFirmware update methods
Firmware update methods
Method	Dell Website
Location	FTP
Methods	Non-proxy (Internal) Proxy (Internal)
Media	Local Drive Dell server Update Utility DVD USB Drive
Methods	Virtual Console (Mapped on Client) Attached Locally
Location	Network Share CIFS NFS HTTP HTTPS

NOTE: If you select a local drive for updates, you will not get an option to browse the device you have selected. You must know the name or path of the filename before selecting the local drive.

The following table lists the supported interfaces, image-file types, and whether Lifecycle Controller must be in enabled state for the firmware to be updated:

Table 2. Image file types and dependenciesThe following table lists the supported interfaces, image-file types, and whether Lifecycle Controller must be in enabled state for the firmware to be updated
.D9 Image			iDRAC DUP
Interface	Supported	Requires LC enabled	Supported	Requires LC enabled
BMCFW64.exe utility	Yes	No	No	N/A
Racadm FWUpdate (old)	Yes	No	No	N/A
Racadm Update (new)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
iDRAC UI	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
WSMAN	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
In-band OS DUP	No	N/A	Yes	No