Overview: Settings - Firmware Repository

These settings define the firmware catalog location used to update deployed servers enabled with Lifecycle Controller:
  • Dell online (ftp.dell.com) - access with FTP or HTTP.
  • Local/shared repository - created with the Dell Repository Manager™ application (See Related Topics.)
Note: Dell recommends using the latest version of Dell Repository Manager. Create an Update Repository for your Hosts using Dell Repository Manager, and save it to a location accessible by registered hosts.

Caution: Passwords used for local/shared repository credentials must not exceed 31 characters.

Tasks

Define the path and credentials for the shared (or local) Repository Catalog File Location:
  1. Enter UNC Path for the location with format: \\servername\share\filename.xml.
  2. Enter User Name.
  3. Enter password.
  4. Enter Verify Password. Passwords must match.
  5. Click Apply.

Related Topics

For instructions to download and install the Dell Repository Manager, consult the Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter User Guide.

View or download Dell virtualization documentation at: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/eslvmwre/
View or download Dell hardware documentation for PowerEdge™ Servers