Users Guide

Using a FTP server
Lifecycle Controller provides options to update a server using the latest firmware available on the internal FTP server. To use
the local FTP, or service provider's FTP server that is configured as proxy or non-proxy, use the following options:
● Using Non-Proxy FTP Server
● Using Proxy FTP Server
Related concepts
Accessing updates on a local FTP server on page 55
Configuring a local USB drive on page 55
Using a non-proxy FTP server
Lifecycle Controller can access the latest firmware from downloads.dell.com. It downloads the DUPs from this location to
perform firmware update.
Before performing an update using a non-proxy FTP server, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:
● The network settings are configured (Settings > Network Settings).
● The updates are downloaded using Dell Repository Manager, and the repository is created on an internal FTP server.
To update the system using internal FTP server, or service provider’s FTP server, enter the following details:
● User Name — The user name to access the FTP location.
● Password — The password to access the FTP location.
● File Path or Update package path — Name of the DUP location or subdirectory where the catalog is available.
This step is optional for operating system driver source.
NOTE:
If the catalog file is located in the root folder, do not enter the file name in the File Path or Update package
path field. However, if the catalog file is located in a subdirectory, enter the subdirectory name.
NOTE: If the catalog file or DUP is downloaded from downloads.dell.com, do not copy them to a subdirectory.
NOTE: Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path that includes the file name and file extension. For example,
if 56 characters are used for file name and extension, only 200 characters can be used for the path. Lifecycle Controller
does not support these characters -:, *,?,”,<,>,|,#,%,^, and SPACE.
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Using a proxy FTP server
Using Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware by using downloads.dell.com, when you are connected to the Internet
through a proxy server.
Before performing an update using a proxy FTP server, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:
● The network settings are configured (Settings > Network Settings).
● The updates are downloaded using the Dell Repository Manager, and the repository is created on an internal FTP server.
● The proxy server supports either HTTP or SOCKS4 protocols.
● Information related to proxy server such as IP address or host name of the proxy server, login credentials, and the port
number are readily available.
NOTE: Lifecycle Controller does not support CCproxy. It supports only Squid proxy.
To update the system using an internal FTP server, or service provider’s FTP server in a proxy environment:
● Internal FTP server or service provider’s FTP server — Enter the following details:
○ User Name — The user name to access the FTP location.
○ Password — The password to access the FTP location.
○ File Path or Update package path — Name of the DUP location or subdirectory where the catalog is stored.
NOTE:
If the catalog file is located in the root folder, do not enter the file name in the File Path or Update
package path field. However, if the catalog file is located in a subdirectory, enter the subdirectory name (for
example, subdirectory).
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