Dell M1000E manual Downloading the CMC Firmware

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1Locate the secondary or standby CMC by using the RACADM getsysinfo command, or by using the Chassis Summary page in the Web-based interface. Visually, the status indicator is solid blue on the primary or active CMC module and off on the standby or secondary CMC (see Figure 1-14).

2Update the firmware on the standby CMC first. See "Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 37 or "Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM" on page 37.

3Verify that the secondary or standby CMC’s firmware is at the requested level with the getsysinfo command or through the Web-based interface.

4After the standby CMC has rebooted, update the firmware on the active or primary CMC. Please allow 10 minutes for the standby CMC to boot.

See "Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 37 or "Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM" on page 37.

5Verify that the active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level using the getsysinfo command or through the Web-based interface.

6Once both CMCs are updated to the same firmware revision, use the cmcchangeover command to reset the CMC in the left slot as primary.

Downloading the CMC Firmware

Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version from support.dell.com, and save it to your local system.

The following software components are included with your CMC firmware package:

•Compiled CMC firmware code and data

•Web-based interface, JPEG, and other user interface data files

•Default configuration files

Use the Firmware Update page to update the CMC firmware to the latest revision. When you run the firmware update, the update retains the current CMC settings.

NOTE: The firmware update, by default, retains the current CMC settings. During the update process, you have the option to reset the CMC configuration settings back to the factory default settings.

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Contents Configuration Guide March Contents Configuring the I/O Modules Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Contents About Your System System OverviewBlade Numbering-Half-Height Blades Blade Numbering-Full Height Blades Control Panel Features LCD Module LCD ModuleLCD Setup Menu LCD Module MenusMain Menu Server MenuEnclosure Menu Back-Panel Features Back Panel FeaturesFront Panel Features-PowerEdge M910 BladesFront Panel Features-PowerEdge M905 and M805 Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M710HD 10. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M710 11. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M610x 12. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M610 13. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M600 and M605 14. CMC Module Features CMC ModuleCMC Daisy Chaining Enclosure Stacking Cabling Guidelines15. CMC Daisy Chaining-Enclosure With Redundant CMC Modules IKVM Switch Module 16 shows the external features of the iKVM module Initial Setup Sequence Power Requirements Network InformationBefore You Begin Configuring the CMC Initial CMC Network ConfigurationInitial System Configuration Initial System Configuration Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface To set a static IP address, typeAdding and Managing CMC Users Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface Setting the First Boot Device for Servers Click Setup  DeployConfiguring and Managing Power Installing or Updating the CMC FirmwareConfiguring Power Budget and Redundancy Updating Firmware in a Redundant CMC ConfigurationDownloading the CMC Firmware Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface Updating the CMC Firmware Using RacadmConfiguring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC ConsoleUpdating the iKVM Firmware Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM Switch Click Setup  Devices  Device ModifyTiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch Viewing and Selecting Servers Initial System Configuration FlexAddress Activating FlexAddress FlexAddress PlusActivating FlexAddress Plus CMCInitial System Configuration Configuring the I/O Modules OverviewFabric a Fabric BFabric C Identifying Midplane Version Identifying Midplane Version Identifying Midplane Version Switch Modules Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch ModuleMellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Mellanox M3601Q Infiniband Switch Module Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch I/O Module Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module FeaturesCisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch Module Features PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module 10. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 11. PowerConnect M6348 Switch Module PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 12. PowerConnect M8024 Switch Module Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module 13. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module 14. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module 15. Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module Pass-Through Modules Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module16. Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module Dell 8/4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module 17. Dell 8/4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module 18 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 19 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 20. Ethernet Pass-Through Module 4G Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module 21 G Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
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M1000E specifications

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Overall, the Dell M1000E blade enclosure represents a compelling solution for modern data centers, merging performance, efficiency, and scalability into a single chassis designed to meet the demands of today’s enterprise environments. Its advanced technologies and features make it a valuable asset for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.
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