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13 RepositoryUpdates
Available on later versions of iDRAC7, iDRAC8 and iDRAC9.
SCP Import can also perform firmware updates via Dell’s Repository Update feature using the
SCP.1#RepositoryUpdate attribute.
Dell Repository Manager can be used to construct an update repository. The tool set and more information
about the feature is provided in the link below.
https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln283183/support-for-dell-emc-repository-manager-drm
NOTE: This feature requires network connectivity and cannot be performed via SCP over USB.
The RepositoryUpdate value should point to a Catalog.xml file in a path relative to the location of the SCP
template on a network share. The exact name of the Catalog.xml file may vary on new repository generation,
so it’s recommended to check the repository for the correct name.
<Component FQDD="System.Embedded.1">
<Attribute Name="SCP.1#RepositoryUpdate">repo/Catalog.xml</Attribute>
</Component>
Example share layout:
network_share/template.xml <- The SCP template.
network_share/repo/Catalog.xml <- The Catalog.xml describing the updates repository.
network_share/repo/<repository files> <- The repository files needed for updates.
Older versions of iDRAC may generate the attribute as just ‘RepositoryUpdate’ instead of
‘SCP.1#RepositoryUpdate’. The older format is supported on all versions of iDRAC.
13.1 Workflow
The RepositoryUpdates workflow is a little different from a traditional SCP Import. If the RepositoryUpdates
attribute is populated with a valid path to a repository, then the updates workflow will attempt to detect any
devices that need to be updated when compared against the catalog. Any detected updates will generate a
new job (with JID) for that device. The Job Queue will contain a standard SCP Import job, Repository Update
job and potentially multiple device specific update jobs.
racadm>>jobqueue view
-------------------------JOB QUEUE------------------------
[Job ID=JID_033096641979]
Job Name=Configure: Import Server Configuration Profile
Status=Downloading
Scheduled Start Time=[Not Applicable]
Expiration Time=[Not Applicable]
Actual Start Time=[Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:47:44]
Actual Completion Time=[Not Applicable]
Message=[SYS191: Importing Server Configuration Profile.]
Percent Complete=[5]
----------------------------------------------------------
[Job ID=JID_033096656685]