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DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
Dell OpenManage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
Update the hardware using remote RACADM
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An integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller is
embedded in every VxFlex Ready Node server. The RACADM command-line utility
provides a scriptable interface that enables you to configure the iDRAC either locally
or remotely. The utility runs on the management station and the managed system.
The RACADM utility supports the following interfaces:
Local - Supports running RACADM commands from the managed server's
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operating system. To run local RACADM commands, install the OpenManage
software on the managed server. Only one instance of Local RACADM can be
executed on a system at a time.
SSH or Telnet (also known as Firmware RACADM) - Firmware RACADM is
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accessible by logging in to iDRAC using SSH or Telnet.
Remote - Supports running RACADM commands from a remote management
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station such as a laptop or desktop running Linux. To run Remote RACADM
commands, install the DRAC Tools utility from the OpenManage software on the
remote computer.
Note:
For information regarding RACADM commands, see the RACADM CLI Guide
at: http://topics-cdn.dell.com/pdf/idrac7-8-lifecycle-controller-
v2.40.40.40_Reference Guide_en-us.pdf.
You can install and execute the Dell RACADM tool from any management system with
access to the iDRAC network. The remote RACADM command set is useful in this
situation to mount and execute the Hardware ISO to a large number of VxFlex Ready
Node servers. This prevents the need for multiple web browser windows and manual
keyboard and mouse clicks for each server.
About this task
Note:
For additional instructions regarding version updates following SATADOM
replacement on R630/R730xd servers, see "Update the SATADOM firmware".
Procedure
1. Configure a laptop or server with access to the iDRAC network.
2. Install the Dell DRAC tools, including RACADM:
a. In any Internet browser, go to the
DRAC
page in the Dell Systems Management wiki.
b. Follow the instructions for downloading and installing Remote RACADM for
your operating system.
3. Download the VxFlex Ready Node Hardware Update Bootable ISO from the
https://support.emc.com/products/41077 https://support.emc.com/
products/42216
and make it accessible on the network share folder.
4. Create a CIFS or NFS network share that includes the Hardware ISO. The share
will need to be accessible to the iDRAC network.
Refer to OS vendor guidelines for instructions on how to create CIFS
(windows) or NFS (Linux or XenServer) shares
5. Open a terminal/command prompt with superuser/administrator accessibility.
This prompt should allow execution of the RACADM utility.
RACADM Command Line Interface for
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