Users Guide

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 ftp.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.

Using a proxy FTP server

Using Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware by using ftp.dell.com, or by using an internal FTP

server or service provider’s FTP server, 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 the Dell FTP server or an internal FTP server, or service provider’s FTP server

in a proxy environment:

• Dell FTP Server — In the Address field, enter ftp.dell.com, and under the Proxy Settings section, enter

the proxy server information.

• 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).

NOTE: If the catalog file or DUP is downloaded from ftp.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.

• Enable Settings — Select this option to enter the following details:

– Server — The host name of the proxy server.

– Port — The port number of the proxy server.

– User Name — The user name required to access the proxy server.