Updating the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) Firmware

You can update the iDRAC firmware by using the iDRAC Web user interface.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the iDRAC Web user interface.

    The default user name is: root, and the password is: calvin

    If you have changed the password, use yours.

  2. On the landing page, click Update and Rollback.
    In the case of H5 appliances having iDRAC9, navigate to Maintenance > System Update.
  3. Click Choose File, browse to the directory in the supplemental package where the <iDRAC_FIRMWARE> file is stored, and click Upload.
  4. Under Update Details, select the <iDRAC_FIRMWARE> file and click Install.
  5. On the dialog box, click Job Queue.
    Observe the status displayed on the page. After the process is complete, you might have to refresh the browser window and log in again.
    Note: Refreshing the page while the update is in progress does not refresh the Web page. You must wait for the process to complete.

Result

After the process is complete, the iDRAC is reset and the Web user interface is available.