Serial upgrades for mcu firmware, Before you begin, Exploring the ups/pdu upgrade software utility – Dell Metered PDU LCD User Manual
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Serial Upgrades for MCU Firmware
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Serial Upgrades for MCU Firmware
This chapter describes how to use the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) serial upgrade utility to update
the Microprocessor Control Unit (MCU) firmware. This chapter also describes the upgrade utility window and provides
prerequisites for upgrading the rPDU.
Before You Begin
Before upgrading, be aware of the following:
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AC input must be available and within the rPDU operating range to begin the upgrade.
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You do not need to turn off the rPDU control power in order to flash upgrade the rPDU MCU firmware.
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You do not need to open the rPDU cover in order to flash upgrade the rPDU MCU firmware.
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You must have access to the Dell
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UPS/PDU Upgrade Software program.
The MCU firmware can be upgraded through the UPS/PDU Upgrade Software utility (see Figure 25).
Figure 25. UPS/PDU Upgrade Software Window (Applicable Fields)
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Some fields on this window are used for UPS upgrades only. Only the yellow-highlighted fields in this illustration can be used
for MCU flash upgrades (see Figure 25).
Exploring the UPS/PDU Upgrade Software Utility
Use this utility to perform the following:
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Select the MCU upgrade file you intend to use.
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Verify the unique rPDU and firmware identification data before you upgrade the rPDU.
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Initiate the rPDU firmware upgrade.
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