Dell PowerEdge: How to Update the Backplane of a VRTX

This article explains how to update the firmware of the Backplane of a VRTX.

1. Download the latest EXE update package on the Dell support site. The latest version is Backplane version v2.0 .

2. Log into the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) IP. By default, the login credentials are root/calvin.
   
   
    

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

4. On the Storage Component Update page, click the Browse button .

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. The Expander (Backplane) is now updated.

See the pictures below for more details on updating the Backplane:

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