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7 Network Upgrades for NMC and MCU Firmware |
Network Upgrades for NMC and MCU Firmware
This chapter describes how to use the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) network upgrade utility to
update Network Management Card (NMC) or 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 NMC or MCU firmware.
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You do not need to open the rPDU cover in order to flash upgrade the NMC or MCU firmware.
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You must have access to the upgrade.exe program to use the firmware flash upgrade utility.
Both NMC and MCU firmware can be upgraded over the network using the Network Upgrade tab on the PDU Upgrade
Utility window (see Figure 3).
Figure 3. PDU Upgrade Utility Window (Network Upgrade Tab)
Exploring the Network Upgrade Tab
Use the Network Upgrade tab of the PDU Upgrade Utility (see Figure 3) to perform the following:
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Select the firmware file for this upgrade
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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
See Table 1 for descriptions of the fields and buttons on the Network Upgrade tab.
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