How to update the CMC of a Dell PowerEdge VRTX

This article explains how to update the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) of a VRTX.

Steps

1. Download the latest BIN update package on the Dell support site 
    The latest version is CMC 3.41 , click to download, or ideally please access the latest version available from Dell Drivers and Downloads as updates are added regularly.

Note: If you download the .exe file, unzip the file to retrieve the binary file (.bin)

2. Log into the CMC IP with the credentials:
   
    

3. In the console, click on Chassis Overview > Chassis Controller > Update

4. In the Firmware Update page select all CMC to update, then click on Apply CMC Update

5. Both CMC will move in state Ready

6. Upload the Update Package using the Browse ... button, then click on Begin Firmware Update

7. Both CMC will be updated, starting from the active to the standby

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