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July 18th, 2025 06:27
Upgrade Matrix for R740 and R730
I have R740 and two R730 servers and plan to upgrade it. Help me answer my queries.
Note: I have 2017 firmware versions example:
R740 idrac - 3.00.00.00
R730 idrac - 2.43.43.43
1.) We just need to know what components of dell server do you recommend to upgrade?
2. ) Can you provide their upgrade path?
3.) How long each upgrade? We need to specify time for Maintenance Window request
4.) Are they compatible with ESXi 7.0u3 and 8.0u3?
5.) Can you give me the proper sequence of the upgrade like bios first then idrac etc.?
5.) Can you give me the proper sequence of the upgrade like bios first then idrac etc.?
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July 18th, 2025 14:30
Hello
@BenjieTaps
I recommend to upgrade and in this order
iDRAC
Lifecycle Controller
BIOS
PERC
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you can find it in Dell Support:
R740 Drivers & Downloads
R730 Drivers & Downloads
@BenjieTaps
The R740 yes, with both version
The R730 not officially supported for ESXi 8.0 U3
The R730 is a 13th generation server and is not listed in Dell’s certified list for vSphere 8.0