DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO
The Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, sample scripts, and sample
configuration files that you can use to deploy and configure the Dell EMC systems. This section provides additional
information on using the VxFlex Ready Node Hardware Update Bootable ISO ("Hardware ISO") to update drivers,
BIOS, and firmware on VxFlex Ready Node servers.
Dell EMC OpenManage DRAC Tools (RACADM)
An integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller is embedded in every Dell EMC VxFlex
Ready Node server. The RACADM command-line utility provides a scriptable interface that enables you to configure
the iDRAC either locally or remotely. The utility runs on the management station and the managed system.
The RACADM utility supports the following interfaces:
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Local - Supports running RACADM commands from the managed server's operating system. To run local
RACADM commands, install the OpenManage software on the managed server. Only one instance of Local
RACADM can be executed on a system at a time.
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SSH or Telnet (also known as Firmware RACADM) - Firmware RACADM is accessible by logging in to iDRAC
using SSH or Telnet.
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Remote - Supports running RACADM commands from a remote management station such as a laptop or
desktop running Windows or Linux. To run Remote RACADM commands, install the DRAC Tools utility from the
OpenManage software on the remote computer.
Note:
For information regarding RACADM commands, see the RACADM CLI Guide.
Update the hardware using remote RACADM
You can install and execute the Dell EMC RACADM tool from any management system with access to the iDRAC
network. The remote RACADM command set is useful in this situation to mount and execute the Hardware ISO to a
large number of VxFlex Ready Node servers. This prevents the need for multiple web browser windows and manual
keyboard and mouse clicks for each server.
Procedure
1. Configure a laptop or server with access to the iDRAC network.
2. Install the DRAC tools, including RACADM:
a. In any Internet browser, go to the RACADM Command Line Interface for DRAC page in the Dell EMC
Systems Management wiki.
b. Follow the instructions for downloading and installing Remote RACADM for your operating system.
3. Download the VxFlex Ready Node Hardware Update Bootable ISO from the https://support.emc.com/products/
42216 and make it accessible on the network share folder.
4. Create a CIFS or NFS network share that includes the Hardware ISO. The share will need to be accessible to the
iDRAC network.
Refer to OS vendor guidelines for instructions on how to create CIFS (windows) or NFS (Linux or XenServer)
shares
5. Open a terminal/command prompt with superuser/administrator accessibility. This prompt should allow
execution of the RACADM utility.
Reference material
76 VxFlex Ready Node Operating System Installation Guide for Linux
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