About Firmware Updates
The location where servers receive firmware updates is a global setting that is available in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter on the Settings tab.
Firmware repository settings contain the firmware catalog location used to update deployed servers. There are two location types:
Dell (ftp.dell.com) | Uses the firmware update repository of Dell (ftp.dell.com). The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter downloads selected firmware updates from Dell repository. |
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Shared Network Folder | Created with Dell Repository Managerâ„¢. These local repositories are located on CIFS or NFS file share. |
NOTE: Once the repository
is created, save it to a location that the registered hosts can access.
Repository passwords cannot exceed 31 characters. Do not use any of
the following characters in a password: @, &, %, ', ", ,(comma),
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The Firmware Update Wizard always checks for the minimum firmware levels for iDRAC, BIOS, and Lifecycle Controller, and attempts to update them to required minimum versions. Once iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, and BIOS firmware versions meet minimum requirements, the Firmware Update wizard allows updates for all firmware including: iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, RAID, NIC/LOM, Power Supply, BIOS, and so on.
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