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August 6th, 2025 16:56
Need hep with a Donated r530
Greetings,
I am employed by a small non-profit that refurbishes/recycles 'older' computer hardware. Recently, we received a R530 server that I need to update the firmware on. I downloaded the exe files for the bios and the idrac but could not access updates for any of the controllers/storage devices. I am asking here, because I installed Proxmox 8.4.x and the machine hangs right after attempting to activate the Raid Controller. What are my options?
Regards,
T. Golightly
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DELL-Chris H
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August 11th, 2025 17:20
Just some things to try, the default idrac Username and Password are root and calvin, so I would start with trying those.
If you do need to reset the iDrac you can do so by holding down the System Identification button on the front of the server, or you can use the racadm racresetcfg command.
You can find other means to reset the idrac here.
Let me know if this helps.
DELL-Young E
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August 7th, 2025 01:26
Hello, thanks for choosing Dell.
In this case you can use iDRAC for firmware updates.
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-au/000134013/dell-poweredge-update-the-firmware-of-single-system-components-remotely-using-the-idrac
PowerEdge: How to Update Firmware Remotely Using the iDRAC Web Interface | Dell Australia
Let us know if this helps.
Respectfully,
CouchPotatoMoJo
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August 11th, 2025 17:12
@DELL-Young E
Thanks for your reply. Sorry for the tardy reply. My hours are limited with my employer currently. Now as for my r530. Since it was donated, the previous owner neglected to clear the idrac password. So, currently I cannot reset it. I will try to reinstall proxmox. and install the tools necessary to try and reset the password. Otherwise, I may end up scrapping it.
TX.
CouchPotatoMoJo
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August 11th, 2025 17:56
@DELL-Chris H
thanks Chris H. I got in to the idrac. I will mark this as the accepted answer. More questions will follow.
CouchPotatoMoJo
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August 11th, 2025 18:01
I would mark Chris H reply as accepted, but i don't see that anywhere on my screen.