Dell PowerEdge C6220 Using the Baseboard Management Controller  - Page 23

FILE LOCATION: D:\Projects\Service Guide\Server\2011_Scorpion\RIS\BMC Manual\BMC\C6220_BMC_HOM_section1.fm Table 1-10. Update Item Update Type Upload Button Description Select a firmware update type. • Normal (default): Updates the firmware only when the BMC validates the target board, target product, and version number. • Forced: This forces the BMC to update the image without first validating the target board, target product and version number. CAUTION: Do not attempt a forced firmware upgrade without assistance from Dell Technical Support. Use this button to initialize the update process. Updating the BMC Firmware CAUTION: Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version and save it on your local system. During the process of a firmware update, the AC power of the managed system should not be unplugged and the Web GUI should not be closed. NOTE: You will not be able to perform any task during the firmware upgrade process. Wait for the upgrade to be completed before attempting any task. 1 Click the Update menu to access the Firmware Update page. 2 Click Browse to locate the firmware file. Or, enter the path on your system where the firmware image file resides. For example: C:\Updates\V1.0\ 3 Select firmware update type. If a BMC firmware update type is selected, after the upload process is started, any attempt to refresh, logout or navigate away from the update page will restart the remote system. When you choose to force a firmware update, BMC will update the image without first validating the target board, target product and version number. 4 Click Upload to initialize the update process. NOTE: The upload process terminates all other sessions including KVM. 23