Reference Guide

Updating rmware
You can update the rmware of an appliance by using any of the following:
• iDRAC
• Dell Update Packages (DUPs)
• LCM
• Nutanix web console
• Dell EMC Nautilus
NOTE: You can use Dell EMC Nautilus as an alternative to the Nutanix web console for updating rmware on the front hard
drives and SSDs.
The following table lists the components and utility:
Table 4. Appliance component update guide
Components Utility
Network Daughter Card Dell Update Packages (DUPs), iDRAC, and LCM
PSUs Dell Update Packages (DUPs), iDRAC, and LCM
NIC Dell Update Packages (DUPs), iDRAC, and LCM
BIOS Dell Update Packages (DUPs), iDRAC, and LCM
iDRAC Dell Update Packages (DUPs), iDRAC, and LCM
Dell HBA330 Dell Update Packages (DUPs), iDRAC, and LCM
Front hard drives Nutanix web console
Front SSDs Nutanix web console
BOSS card Contact Dell EMC Support
NOTE: To update the rmware of the appliance by using Dell Update Packages (DUPs), iDRAC, and LCM, see the respective
User’s Guide at Dell.com/support/home.
Updating drive rmware with Dell Nautilus
About this task
Perform the following steps to update drive rmware with Dell Nautilus:
Steps
1 Turn o Controller Virtual Machine (CVM).
2 Set the hypervisor in Maintenance mode.
3 Access CVM GUI, and do one of the following:
• Connect the keyboard or monitor or mouse device to the ports on the XC6420 appliance.
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