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March 25th, 2024 20:02
Advice on updating 3 Dell R720s
Hi all, I have 3 dell R720 looking to update to more recent firmware
Server One R720 3.5" drives
Power Supply.Slot.1+2 07.2B.7D
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 1.57.57
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet BCM5720 7.4.8
BIOS 2.6.1
PERC H710 Mini 21.3.5-0002
BP12G+ 0:1 1.00
Lifecycle Controller, 1.4.0.128, A00 1.4.0.128
Dell 64 Bit uEFI Diagnostics, version 4247, 4247A1, 4247.2 4247A1
Dell OS Driver Pack, 15.07.07, A00 15.07.07
System CPLD 1.0.3
Server Two R720 2.5" drives
Power Supply.Slot.1 + 2 07.09.50
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 1.56.55
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet BCM5720 - 7.8.16
BIOS 2.2.2
Lifecycle Controller, 1.4.0.128, A00 1.4.0.128
Enterprise UEFI Diagnostics, 4233A0, 4233.1 4233A0
OS Drivers Pack, 7.4.1.11, A00 7.4.1.11
System CPLD 1.0.3
Server Three R720 2.5" drives
Power Supply.Slot.1 + 2 07.09.50
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 1.56.55
Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet BCM5720 7.8.16
BIOS 2.2.2
PERC H710 Mini 21.3.5-0002
Physical Disk 0:1:2 DE11
BP12G+EXP 0:1 1.03
Lifecycle Controller, 1.4.0.128, A00 1.4.0.128
Dell 64 Bit uEFI Diagnostics, version 4247, 4247A1, 4247.2 4247A1
Dell OS Driver Pack, 15.07.07, A00 15.07.07
System CPLD 1.0.3
Questions
What is the safest way to update? (remote idrac, lifecycle with usb, lifecycle with ftp, other method)
Know I wll need to follow the update path suggsted here https://www.dell.com/community/en/conversations/systems-management-general/idrac7-upgrade-path/647f83d8f4ccf8a8de2ad762?commentId=647f83e4f4ccf8a8de2bb1a1#M28059
With Idrac keen to get to at least 2.30.30.30, as that where HMTL5 interface was brought in. Should i stop there or update as far as I can?
I was warned there were some fan issues i drac can cause.
Is it worth updating everthing such as the perc h710 min or the gigabit etherenet?
Many Thanks Damien
DELL-Young E
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March 26th, 2024 05:05
Hello thanks for choosing Dell and welcome to our community.
Please go with the latest version you see on the official website.
Respectfully,
Origin3k
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March 26th, 2024 15:01
12Gen Servers are already removed from the catalog so you need to fetch the latest packaged manually from dell.com and than you can install them trough iDRAC if you have a enterprise version.
Damien-01100100
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March 28th, 2024 14:52
so idrac is better than trying to use the life cycle centre
DELL-Charles R
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March 28th, 2024 15:06
Hello,
I would recommend update with this sequence
1.66.65, A00
01 Dec 2014 - download the windows .exe file and supply in the DRAC on the Update page
Wait about 5 minutes for the DRAC to update and reboot. The host will not reboot.
The do the same for this one: supply the windows .exe file
2.10.10.10, A00
05 Apr 2015
Wait about 5 minutes for the DRAC to update and reboot. The host will not reboot.
Next update BIOS to 2.5.2. Download the windows .exe, supply in the DRAC update page. The host will reboot to apply the BIOS
R720/R720-xd BIOS Version 2.5.2, 01 Apr 2015
https://dell.to/3PEMhhM
Then download this ISO. Mount the ISO in the OS and run the suulauncher.
See bottom of page >Installation instructions
DELL Server Update Utility, Windows 64 bit Format, v.22.11.00
https://dell.to/3TCeTtl
DELL-Charles R
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March 28th, 2024 15:14
Hello,
Follow up> I just notice
Server One R720 3.5" drives
BIOS 2.6.1
Don't do the BIOS 2.5.2 on this one. It is ok where it is.
Anne45
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July 6th, 2024 19:44
Perfect. Thanks for help