Table 2-11. fwupdate Subcommand Options (continued)

Option Description

-gThe get option instructs the firmware to get the firmware update file from the TFTP server. You must also specify the -a, -u, and -doptions. In the absence of the -aoption, the defaults are read from properties contained in the group cfgRemoteHosts, using properties cfgRhostsFwUpdateIpAddr and cfgRhostsFwUpdatePath.

For CMC: Downloads the firmware update using the TFTP server.

-aThe IP Address option specifies the TFTP server IP address, used with -goption.

For CMC: Specifies the TFTP server IP address or FQDN used for the firmware image (used with -g).

-dFor iDRAC: The -d,or directory, option specifies the directory on the TFTP server or on iDRAC6’s host server where the firmware update file resides.

For CMC: Specifies the source path where the firmware image resides.

Default: Designated TFTP default directory on that host for the file if -goption is absent. If -gis used, defaults to directory configured on the TFTP server.

-pFor iDRAC: The -p, or put, option is used to update the firmware file from the managed system to iDRAC6. The -uoption must be used with the -poption.

NOTE: This option is not applicable for CMC.

-rThe rollback option is used to rollback to the standby firmware.

NOTE: This option is not applicable for CMC.

-cCancels the current firmware update of a module.

NOTE: This option is applicable only for CMC.

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IDRAC6 1.95, CMC 3.2, IDRAC6 3.5 specifications

Dell's Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) has been a pivotal technology for remote server management, and versions like iDRAC6 3.5 and iDRAC6 with firmware 1.95 have significantly enhanced the capabilities of server management solutions. These integrated management tools focus on improving system performance and uptime for data centers and enterprises.

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