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June 2nd, 2021 07:00
FX2s firmware upgrade options
Hi,
Am planning an upgrade to ESXi 7.0.2 (from 6.7.0) and would like to upgrade the FX2s firmware at the same time.
I have a single FX2s with
1x CMC (fw - 2.10.200.201804033862) (mainboard fw - 1.20.A00.201502058)
2x IOM (fw 9.11(0.0) )
3x FC640 blades:
BIOS - 1.4.8
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller - 3.21.21.21
Lifecycle Controller - 3.21.21.21
Dell 32 Bit uEFI Diagnostics - 4301A13
Dell OS Driver Pack - 18.04.07
CMC - 2.10.200.201804033862
QLogic 577xx/578xx 10 Gb Ethernet BCM57810 - - 10.01.00
QLogic 577xx/578xx 10 Gb Ethernet BCM57810 - - 10.01.00
Backplane 1 - 4.26
OS COLLECTOR 3.1
iDRAC Service Module Installer 3.0.2
System CPLD - 1.0.0
Plan is CMC, main-board and IOM's via file and then running the latest bootable iso in IDRAC for each of the blades 1 at a time.
Questions:
1. Any gotchas going to latest firmware on each? Do I need to follow any upgrade paths in increments for any components?
2. with only 1 CMC am I able to upgrade that without downtime for the servers (some answers say yes, other documentation indicates no) - does that apply to both CMC and main-board firmware?
3. Can I upgrade 1x IOM at a time without downtime? (can find nothing on that in documentation).
4. From reading around seems if CMC update fails, then options are - remove and reseat CMC to see if works, if not get a replacement from Dell - any other options if I get stuck?
Previous testing shows we can live with only 2x FC640, but with only 1 CMC am I best just skipping the firmware upgrades altogether?
Thanks for your time.
DELL-Charles R
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June 2nd, 2021 13:00
Hello UKC_SD,
You can update the CMC without downtime. When the CMC reboots everything in the chassis will still continue to run.
However the main board caution: The chassis infrastructure update operation updates the Main Board component. NOTE: Before you update the Chassis Infrastructure firmware, turn off all the servers in the chassis if required. I would plan a maintenance window when you can shut everything down.
The FC640 iDRACs would need to be brought to 3.30.30.30 then update to current. The rest can be updated to current with the bootable ISO.
Reference information: Updating firmware pages 39-51 : https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/cmcfx2ug_en-us.pdf
For the OS update, I'd recommend to use DellEMC Customized Image of VMware ESXi 7.0 U2 it has our validated drivers included.
Dell Version: A01, Build# 17630552
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=852mv
DELL-Erman O
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April 10th, 2025 08:53
Hi,
You can use below links:
CMC https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=6fyhr&oscode=w12r2&productcode=poweredge-fx2
I don't know which server do you have but if it is FC630 you can find regarding firmwares here https://www.dell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/poweredge-fc630/drivers
UKC_SD
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June 3rd, 2021 00:00
HI Charles,
Thanks so much for the in-depth response, really appreciated.
Have a great day.
Cheers!
eww_
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August 8th, 2021 01:00
Hi,
What is the latest main board firmware (mainboard fw - 1.20.A00.201502058) and where is the download link? I can't see to trace it under the FX2 downloads section.
DELL-Shine K
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August 8th, 2021 05:00
Are you looking for System Board firmware. Please refer below link for latest system board firmware for FX2 Chassis
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=rx10w
alanfleix
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April 9th, 2025 04:08
My IOM is not getting back i am using powerEdge FX2S , i cant find my chassis infrastructure firmware can someone advive what is the next thing have to do with this?
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DELL-Young E
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April 9th, 2025 04:11
Hello could you send us your service tag please through here? https://www.dell.com/community/en/direct-messaging
And maybe re attach the pictures if you were trying?
Respectfully,
alanfleix
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April 9th, 2025 04:59
My IOM is not getting back i am using PowerEdge FX2S , i cant find my chassis infrastructure firmware can someone advice what is the next thing have to do with this?
the IOM state show critical !
if anyone have mainbord firmware link please share here i am having the version of 1.20.A00.201502058
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DELL-Young E
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April 9th, 2025 06:50
So according to your service tag, you are using FN410T
https://dl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_ser_stor_net/esuprt_networking/esuprt_net_blade_intercnts/fn-io-module_install%20guide_en-us.pdf
I doubt 2 switches will be faulty. At this point I highly suggest that power drain the chassis.
Respectfully,
alanfleix
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April 9th, 2025 08:58
Dear Young E,
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I done the methods as you said no improvement , And i dont think switches or failed i can give you the hardware logs .
Can you please advice stable version details for cmc , lifecycle ,bios and IOM
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alanfleix
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April 9th, 2025 09:12
As you adviced steps are done no improvement, And i don"t think IOM not facing any hardware issue if u need logs i can give,![]()
DELL-Marco B
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April 9th, 2025 12:41
CMC stable version is 2.41.
Can you try to power on the server with only 1 IOM module?
alanfleix
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April 10th, 2025 03:32
@DELL-Marco B , Not working , i suspect the version compa![]()
tability, If look into the hardware log you might get some ideas.
DELL-Young E
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April 10th, 2025 06:55
Hello if you need to have your logs analyzed, please contact local tech support in your region.
https://www.dell.com/support/incidents-online/en-us/contactus/dynamic
Respectfully,
alanfleix
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April 10th, 2025 07:23
@DELL-Young E Can you please suggest compatible and stable version of my server and chassis,
(e.g) cmc , lifecycle ,bios and IOM, And i am not sure that i have shared some screenshots here but its not visible, I hope you got that, which has the reasons of possibilities.