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Table of Contents 1 Introduction Supported Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6 Network Upgrades for NMC and MCU Firmware Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exploring the Network Upgrade Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 Creating the Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction 1 The Dellt Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) provides both serial and Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) communication ports for external controls. These communication ports are not only used to monitor and manage metered rPDUs. These ports are also used to upgrade Microprocessor Control Unit (MCU) and the Network Management Card (NMC) firmware. Software user interfaces (flash upgrade utilities) provide an easy way to select and download a firmware upgrade file for an rPDU MCU or NMC.
The rPDU front panel is used for the firmware flash upgrades as follows (see Figure 2): S Use the Ethernet port for a network NMC or MCU firmware upgrade. S Use the serial port for a serial NMC or MCU firmware upgrade. S Use the RESET button to reset the NMC card when performing a network NMC firmware upgrade. Ethernet Port Serial Port NMC Reset Button Flash Update in Process 78% Figure 2.
Supported Models The rPDU NMC and MCU firmware upgrades are supported on the following models: S DELLM0001 S DELLM001A S DELLM0002 S DELLM0003 S DELLM0004 S DELLM004A S DELLM0005 S DELLM0006 S DELLM0007 6 | Introduction
2 Network Upgrades for NMC and MCU Firmware This chapter describes how to use the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) network upgrade utility to update Network Management Card (NMC) or Microprocessor Control Unit (MCU) firmware. This chapter also describes the upgrade utility window and provides prerequisites for upgrading the rPDU. Before You Begin Before upgrading, be aware of the following: S AC input must be available and within the rPDU operating range to begin the upgrade.
Table 1. Network Upgrade Tab Descriptions Field Purpose Description IPv4 Upgrade Setting Provides a list of rPDUs in this network with IPv4 addresses. IPv6 Upgrade Setting Provides a list of rPDUs in this network with IPv6 addresses. PDU List Panel Purpose Description IP Address (IP Address) rPDU Identification Specifies the IPv4 or IPv6 address of the rPDU, depending on the radio button selection. MAC Address (MAC Address) rPDU Identification Specifies the MAC address of the rPDU.
Table 1. Network Upgrade Tab Descriptions (continued) Image Information Panel Purpose Description File Size (File Size) Upgrade File Identification Specifies the size of the selected firmware upgrade file. File Name (File Name) Upgrade File Identification Specifies the name of the selected firmware upgrade file. Button Purpose Description Upgrade (Upgrade) Action Button Starts the firmware upgrade for the target rPDU. Open (Open) Action Button Loads the selected firmware upgrade file.
Upgrading the Firmware These instructions describe the network flash upgrade procedure in the following sequence: S Preparing the rPDU for the upgrade S Accessing the network upgrade user interface S Selecting upgrade settings S Identifying the rPDU to upgrade S Selecting to upgrade either NMC or MCU firmware S Completing the upgrade process NOTE: If power to the rPDU is interrupted at any time during the upgrade, check each circuit breaker and reset if necessary.
To select the rPDU you intend to upgrade: 4 Click Discover to retrieve a list of rPDUs in your network with IPv4 or IPv6 addresses. 5 Verify that the rPDU you intend to upgrade is listed in the PDU List panel (see Figure 6). Figure 6. Verifying the rPDU to Upgrade 6 Select the row for the rPDU you want to upgrade (see Figure 7). Figure 7.
7 Click Modify. The Modify pop up window displays. In the Password field, enter admin and click OK (see Figure 8). Figure 8. Providing the User Password NOTE: Asterisk characters display in the password field. To select whether to upgrade the rPDU NMC firmware or MCU firmware, perform the following: 8 Are you upgrading the NMC firmware or MCU firmware? If NMC, go to step 9. If MCU, go to step 12.
9 Under Image Information, confirm that the NMC radio button is selected (see Figure 9). Figure 9.
10 Click Open to display a list of valid NMC firmware upgrade files. Select the upgrade file to use for this flash upgrade (see Figure 10). Figure 10. Selecting the Firmware Upgrade File 11 14 Go to step 14 to start the upgrade process.
12 Under Image Information, confirm that the MCU radio button is selected (see Figure 11). Figure 11.
13 Click Open to display a list of valid MCU firmware upgrade files. Select the upgrade file (see Figure 12). Figure 12. Selecting the Firmware Upgrade File To start the firmware flash upgrade, perform the following: 14 16 Click Upgrade on the PDU Upgrade Utility window.
15 A confirmation message displays. If you did not select a more recent firmware version than the present version, a message prompts you to confirm that the selected version is the version you want to use for this upgrade (see Figure 13 and Figure 14). Click OK to accept the version, or click Cancel to return to step 8 and reselect another firmware firmware upgrade file for the NMC or MCU. Figure 13. Confirming the NMC Upgrade Version Figure 14.
17 Determine the upgrade completion status (see Table 2). Table 2. Upgrade Completion Status Message Display Description Successful If the firmware upgrade is successful, a successful notification message displays. This procedure is completed. Not Successful If errors occur during the upgrade, an error notification message displays. To retry the upgrade, perform the following: 1. Beginning with step 4, click Discover again and retry the upgrade procedure. 2.
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Serial Upgrades for NMC Firmware 3 This chapter describes how to use the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) serial upgrade utility to update the Network Management Card (NMC) firmware. This chapter also describes the upgrade utility window and provides prerequisites for upgrading the rPDU. Before You Begin Before upgrading, be aware of the following: S AC input must be available and within the rPDU operating range to begin the upgrade.
Table 3. Serial Upgrade Tab Descriptions PDU List Serial (1 unit) Panel Purpose Description COM Port (COM Port) rPDU Identification Specifies the COM port on the PC used for this upgrade. NMC Version (NMC Version) rPDU Identification Specifies the present NMC firmware version. Card (Card) Equipment Identification Specifies the equipment type (always PDU). Button Purpose Description Add (Add) Action Button Locates the rPDU upgrade target based on the IP address and password you enter.
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NOTE: The orange LED on the left of the serial connection port will flash. This indicates that the NMC in this rPDU is in download mode. 4 When the NMC is in download mode, press the RESET button for longer than three seconds, then release the button. NOTE: The NMC returns to normal mode. To select the rPDU and the firmware file you intend to use for the flash upgrade procedure: 5 Execute the upgrade.exe program. The UPS/PDU Upgrade Software window displays. 6 Select the Serial Upgrade tab.
7 Click the Open button and select the NMC flash upgrade file (see Figure 21). NOTE: The NMC flash upgrade file has a binary file format (*.bin). Figure 21.
To start the firmware flash upgrade: 8 Select the row for the NMC you intend to upgrade and click Upgrade (see Figure 22). Figure 22. Identifying the NMC to Upgrade 9 A confirmation message displays. If you did not select a more recent NMC firmware version than the present version, a message prompts you to confirm that the selected version is the version you want to use for this upgrade (see Figure 23).
Table 4. Upgrade Completion Status Message Display Description Successful If the NMC firmware upgrade is successful, a successful notification message displays. This procedure is completed. Not Successful If errors occur during the upgrade, an error notification message displays. To retry the upgrade, perform the following: 1. Beginning with Step 4, click Discover again and retry the upgrade procedure. 2. If retrying the NMC upgrade fails, contact Dell User Support at www.support.dell.com .
4 Serial Upgrades for MCU Firmware This chapter describes how to use the Dell Metered Rack Power Distribution Unit (rPDU) serial upgrade utility to update the Microprocessor Control Unit (MCU) firmware. This chapter also describes the upgrade utility window and provides prerequisites for upgrading the rPDU. Before You Begin Before upgrading, be aware of the following: S AC input must be available and within the rPDU operating range to begin the upgrade.
Table 5. UPS/PDU Upgrade Software Descriptions Field Purpose Description UPS/PDU Firmware File (UPS/PDU Firmware File) Upgrade Setting Produces a list of rPDU firmware versions. The program reference number and firmware version display in the UPS/PDU Information column for the file you select. RS232 or USB Upgrade Setting Updates the rPDU MCU firmware through the RS-232 port. NMC Upgrade Setting DO NOT USE FOR MCU UPGRADE.
3 Connect the serial cable RJ-45 connector to the serial connection port on the rPDU (see Figure 26). Figure 26.
To select the rPDU and the firmware file you intend to use for the flash upgrade procedure: 4 Start up the UPS/PDU Upgrade Software upgrade utility software. 5 Click the browse button beside the UPS/PDU Firmware File field. From the list of files that display in the Open window, select the upgrade file with the appropriate firmware version for this upgrade (see Figure 27). Figure 27. Selecting the MCU Firmware File 6 Click Open.
8 Click Connect to establish establish communication with the rPDU MCU. The rPDU equipment information displays in the UPS/PDU Information field (see Figure 29). Figure 29. Displaying the Upgrade File Information 9 Verify that the rPDU MCU listed in the UPS/PDU Information column is the rPDU MCU you intend to upgrade. Ensure that the firmware version was correctly selected by verifying the program reference number and firmware version number in the File Information column (see Figure 29).
Figure 30. Monitoring MCU Upgrade Progress NOTE: While upgrading, the rPDU LCD displays the message Flash Update in Process. A progress bar with the upgrade percentage completed also displays on the LCD. 11 Determine the upgrade completion status (see Table 6): Table 6. Upgrade Completion Status Message Display Description Successful If the MCU firmware upgrade is successful, a successful notification message displays. This procedure is completed.
