Firmware Repository Settings
Firmware repository settings contain the firmware catalog location used to update deployed servers. There are two location types:
- Dell online (ftp.dell.com) - uses the default firmware update repository of Dell Online (ftp.dell.com) with a required staging folder. The plug-in will download
selected firmware updates from Dell Online and store them in the staging folder that are then applied as necessary.
NOTE: If the required staging folder is not configured, an error will be generated. - Local/shared repository - created with the Dell Repository Manager application. These local repositories should be located on Windows-based file shares.
Tasks
To enter the repository location and credentials (if needed):
- Select Firmware Repository under Settings, and click Edit.
- Select the Dell online (ftp.dell.com) radio button to use the Dell online repository location. Perform the following steps:
- Enter the Catalog File Location using the following format:host:/share or \\host\share
- Click Begin Test to validate your entries.
- Select the Shared Network Folder radio button to use a local/shared repository location. Perform the following steps:
- Enter the Catalog File Location using the following format: host:/share/filename.xml, host:/share/filename.gz, \\host\share\filename.xml, or \\host\share\filename.gz.
- Enter the User Name, Password, and Verify Password; the passwords must match.
- Click Begin Test to validate your entries.
- Click Apply.
Related Topics
View or download Dell virtualization documentation at: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/eslvmwre/
View or download Dell hardware documentation for PowerEdge Servers
View or download Dell hardware documentation for PowerEdge Servers