Updating Idrac6 Firmware Using Racadm - Dell iDRAC6 User Manual

The default firmware image name is firmimg.imc.
5 Click Upload.
The file uploads to iDRAC6. This may take several minutes to complete.
NOTE:
by clicking Cancel. Clicking Cancel resets iDRAC6 to normal operating mode.
When the upload is complete, the Firmware Update - Validation (page 2
of 4) screen displays.
• If the image file uploaded successfully and passed all verification checks,
a message appears indicating that the firmware image has been verified.
• If the image did not upload successfully, or it did not pass the
verification checks, the firmware update returns to the Firmware
Update screen. You can try upgrading iDRAC6 again or click Cancel
to reset iDRAC6 to normal operating mode.
NOTE:
to its default settings. In the default settings, the LAN is disabled, and you
cannot log in to iDRAC6 Web interface. You must reconfigure the LAN settings
using iDRAC6 Configuration Utility during BIOS POST or through the CMC.
6 By default, the Preserve Configuration option is enabled (checked) to preserve
the current settings on iDRAC6 after an upgrade. If you do not want the
settings to be preserved, clear the Preserve Configuration check box.
7 Click Begin Update to start the upgrade process. Do not interrupt the
upgrade process.
8 The Firmware Update - Updating (page 3 of 4) window, you will see the
status of the upgrade. The progress of the firmware upgrade operation,
measured in percentages, will appear in the Progress column.
9 Once the firmware update is complete, the Firmware Update - Update
Results (page 4 of 4) window will appear and iDRAC6 will reset
automatically. You must close the current browser window and reconnect
to iDRAC6 using a new browser window.

Updating iDRAC6 Firmware Using RACADM

You can update iDRAC6 firmware using remote RACADM.
1 Download iDRAC6 firmware image from the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com to the managed system.
During the upload process, you abort the firmware upgrade process
If you deselect the Preserve Configuration check box, iDRAC6 resets
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