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July 24th, 2021 11:00
Is there a way of updating the BIOS from outside the OS?
Another question about the 2950.
Is there anyway of updating the BIOS on a 2950 from outside the OS? Like through the NIC or some sort? Anyway at all?
My server is currently on BIOS version 1.3.7
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DELL-Shine K
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July 25th, 2021 08:00
You can update BIOS on 2950 using a bootable USB key. To do this you can download "PE2950-020301C.exe" file from below link, copy to a bootable USB key and update BIOS using the USB key.
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=ywg28&oscode=wnet&productcode=poweredge-2950
Origin3k
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July 24th, 2021 23:00
In the old days there was is ISO/DVD (SBUU?) available which boot a Linux and ends in a easy to use GUI. This ISO can provided through the iDRAC NIC of course.
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Joerg
GipsyD
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July 25th, 2021 08:00
I will try this ASAP. Just need to find a CD big enough for the ISO.
DELL-Young E
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July 25th, 2021 17:00
Hi, I’m wondering if you have IDRAC to your PE2950. If so, this blog might help:
https://dell.to/3eRj1lu
GipsyD
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July 30th, 2021 04:00
This method worked wonders for us. I cannot thank you enough for this. We managed to update the BIOS to 2.7.0 with little hassle.