Users Guide

Firmware update

Topics:

• Dell DUP update

Dell DUP update

Download DCPMM DUP from www.dell.com/support/drivers.

NOTE: Make sure BIOS is up to date with the latest version before applying DCPMM DUP.

1. Boot to the operating system and execute DUP package.

a. On a Windows system, double click the .exe DUP file. Reboot the system and DUP will be automatically executed.

b. On Linux system:

i. Navigate to the folder that contains DUP bin file

ii. Give read write permissions to the DUP bin file (Chmod 777)

iii. Execute the DUP bin file (./)

2. If operating systems is not accessible, log in to iDRAC. Navigate to Maintenance > System Update, upload and install

the .exe file downloaded from the Dell support site.

Figure 30. System update via iDRAC

3. The system will automatically reboot and flash the firmware using Lifecycle Controller. Multiple reboots are expected.

4. Firmware can also be updated using the Lifecycle Controller:

a. Launch Lifecycle controller(LC) during boot.

b. Launch "Firmware Update" from Lifecycle Controller.

c. Select FTP server or local drive that hosts the downloaded DUP and launch the update.

d. DUP update gets staged through LC.

For more information on updating firmware's using Lifecycle Controller see: Lifecycle Controller User's Guide available at

www.dell.com/idracmanuals .

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