Dell PowerEdge R720xd Updating BIOS on Dell 12th-Generation PowerEdge Servers - Page 28
BIOS update using Repository Manager, BIOS update using Dell Management Plug-In for VMware vCenter,
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Updating BIOS on Dell 12G PowerEdge Servers Enter a number to poll JobID or to exit. (1,2,etc): 1 JobStatus = Scheduled Message = Task successfully scheduled. MessageArguments = NA MessageID = JCP001 Name = update:DCIM:INSTALLED#701__BIOS.Setup.1-1 Repeat get JobStatus command for JID_267336093962? (yes, no): Select the number corresponding to your job and it will list of the current status of the job. The script performs two steps. The first step is to monitor the status of the job associated with the update. When it detects the status is "completed", it monitors the status of the data sync. At this time, the update has been executed and the device is running the new firmware level. BIOS update using Repository Manager Dell Repository Manager is an application that allows IT administrators to easily manage system updates. Repository Manager provides an easy-to-use, searchable interface to create custom collections known as bundles and repositories of Dell Update Packages (DUPs). For more information on Repository Manager, refer to the techcenter link below. http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/systems-management/w/wiki/1767.repositorymanager.aspx BIOS update using Dell Management Plug-In for VMware vCenter The Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter is designed to streamline the management processes in your data center environment by allowing you to use VMware vCenter to manage your entire infrastructure - both physical and virtual. From firmware updates to bare-metal deployment, the Dell Management Plug-In for VMware vCenter will expand and enrich your data center management experience with Dell PowerEdge servers. For more information on the Dell Management Plug-In for VMware vCenter, refer to the following link: http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/systems-management/w/wiki/1961.aspx BIOS update using Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) The Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) is a systems management hardware and software solution for managing multiple Dell blade chassis. The CMC, which is a hot-pluggable module that sits in the back of a Dell blade Chassis, provides a secure web / browser-based interface that enables an 28