Credit DELL:
http://www.dell.com/Support/Article/ca/en/cabsdt1/SLN296511
This article provides information about how to update all the firmware for your Dell PowerEdge servers in one step via the ISO images (ISO-files) provided below. These include a small bootable Linux distribution and a collection of all firmware (repositories) for a specific server model. The updates are done automatically after starting the server from the corresponding image and can take up to 1 hour to complete.
Note: A system restart is always required when using the bootable ISOs.
Note: Firmwares for Power Supply Units (PSU) are not included in the repositories anymore!
1. Download the image corresponding to your system from the list of Update Repositories below.
Note: This article will help you identify which generation your PowerEdge server belongs to
2. Determine the method you want to use to boot from the image:
- By Creating a bootable USB device with Rufus for updating Dell PowerEdge servers
- By Using the Virtual Media function on iDRAC 6, 7 and 8 for updating Dell PowerEdge servers
- By burning the image on DVD and booting from it using an optical drive
Note: On 11G, 12G and 13G systems it is recommended to update the Lifecycle Controller (LCC) and the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) before using these images. Otherwise no updates might be done due to an outdated LCC firmware. For that purpose you can use the LCC repair package or the OS specific Dell Update Packages (DUP) from the Dell Support website.
3. Restart server and boot the system from corresponding media
Note: The files are stored on dell.box.com, so please make sure you have access to www.box.com.
Note: The Release Notes provide detailed information about current firmware versions.
- When the Boot Options are shown, select option 1 to start the firmware updates.
- Now the Linux distribution is loading
- Then the firmware update process starts and can take up to 1 hour to complete (Do not reboot before!)
Note: Error messages may appear, when the media tries to update components which are not installed in your system. This behaviour is normal as the media attempts to update all components that might be installed in the specific server model. The update will continue anyway.
Note: After all firmware updates are done the system shows a message that a warm reboot is required.