Dell PowerEdge: How to Update the Backplane of a VRTX
Summary: This article explains how to update the firmware of the Baclplane of a VRTX
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Symptoms
This article explains how to update the firmware of the Backplane of a VRTX.
Cause
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Resolution
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Download the latest EXE update package on the Dell support site. The latest version is Backplane version v2.0 .
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Log into the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) IP. By default, the login credentials are root/calvin.
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In the console, click on Chassis Overview > Storage > Update.
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On the Storage Component Update page, click the Browse button .
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Locate and select the Update Package, then click Upload. You will see the following message:
The file is being updated. This may take several minutes. -
On the Storage Component Update page, check the Expander box and then click Update. You will see the following message:
The update is in progress. This will take several minutes. -
The Expander (Backplane) is now updated.
See the pictures below for more details on updating the Backplane:
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Affected Products
POWEREDGE VRTXArticle Properties
Article Number: 000144682
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 26 Apr 2024
Version: 5
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