Upgrade Dell PowerFlex to v3.6.x

Updating the BIOS, firmware and settings

VxFlex Ready Node deployments require specific versions of drivers, BIOS, and firmware that have been qualified by Dell EMC. If the servers do not have the correct versions, you must update them.

A variety of factors can influence a mismatch between the required versions and the versions installed on the servers, such as firmware updates post server shipment, or a FRU replacement with a different firmware version than in the warehouse. For example, if you have replaced the server system board, the FRU's BIOs and iDRAC firmware versions will be different.

You are therefore required to verify that all server drivers, BIOS, and firmware meet the required versions, as published in the VxFlex Ready Node Driver and Firmware Matrix, located at https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/scaleio-ready-node-poweredge-13g/docs, before deploying a server in the VxFlex Ready Node environment.

To perform any updates needed to meet VxFlex Ready Node requirements, use the VxFlex Ready Node Hardware Update Bootable ISO ("Hardware ISO"). The Hardware ISO is based on the Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK). The DTK provides a framework of tools necessary for the configuration of PowerEdge servers. For PowerFlex, a custom script has been injected, along with specific qualified BIOS/firmware update packages.

For additional information regarding the Hardware ISO, see the reference section.