Table 1: Dell EMC PowerEdge R640/Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd tested BIOS and firmware versions, Table 2: VxFlex R740xd tested BIOS and firmware versions, and Table 3: Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 tested BIOS and firmware versions list the server BIOS and firmware versions that were tested for the Dell EMC Ready Architecture for Red Hat OpenStack Platform.
Table 4: Dell EMC SC, Unity and PowerMax tested software and firmware versions lists the Dell EMC Storage Center, SC series storage software and Dell EMC Unity firmware versions that were tested for the Dell EMC Ready Architecture for Red Hat OpenStack Platform.
Table 5: Dell EMC Network Switches tested firmware versions lists the default S3048-ON, and optional S4048-ON management switch firmware versions that were tested for the Dell EMC Ready Architecture for Red Hat OpenStack Platform.
The leaf switches tested in this release are the S5232F-ON firmware and the S5224F-ON firmware.
CAUTION: The versions listed below are what were used during the development of this Ready Architecture. Newer versions may be available since the time of this release. Ensure that the firmware on all servers, storage devices, and switches are at minimum up to date with the versions listed below. Otherwise, unexpected results may occur.
Product | Version |
BIOS | 2.10.0 |
iDRAC with Lifecycle controller | 4.40.00.00 |
Intel XXV710 NIC | 19.5.12 |
Mellanox ConnectX-4 | 14.26.60.00 |
Mellanox ConnectX-5 | 16.26.60.00 |
PERC H730P Mini controller (Dell EMC PowerEdge R640) | 25.5.6.0009 |
PERC H740P Mini controller (Dell EMC PowerEdge R640) | 50.9.4-3025 |
HBA330 Mini (Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd) | 16.17.01.00 |
BOSS-S1 (Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd) | 2.5.13.3024 |
Product | Version |
Hardware ISO | VxFlex-Ready-Node-Hardware-Update-for-Dell_14G_2020_December_A01.iso |
PowerFlex | Core_version: 3.5-1100.107 (sds, sdc, mdm, lia & gateway) |
PowerFlex | Mgmt_version: 3.5-1100.105 |
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 required to verify that all server drivers, BIOS, and firmware meet the required versions, as published in the Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes driver and firmware matrix, located at
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/scaleio-ready-node--poweredge-14g/docs, before deploying a server in the Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes environment.
To perform any updates needed to meet Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes requirements, use the Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes hardware Update Bootable ISO ("Hardware ISO"). The Hardware ISO is based on the Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK). The DTK provides a framework of tools necessary for the configuration of Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes servers. For PowerFlex, a custom script has been injected, along with specific qualified BIOS/firmware update packages.
The Hardware ISO has been designed to make the firmware update process consistent and simple. You can use it to update firmware, BIOS, and configuration settings two different ways, depending on how many Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes servers you are updating.
To update the firmware, BIOS, and configuration settings on a single server, use the iDRAC Virtual KVM. If several servers in the Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes deployment require updates, it is recommended that you use remote RACADM. RACADM allows for the simultaneous update of the versions on multiple Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Nodes servers, with minimal steps. For instructions, see Update the hardware using remote RACADM.
Product | Version |
BIOS | 1.3.3 |
iDRAC with Lifecycle controller | 4.40.00.00 |
Intel XXV710 NIC | 19.5.12 |
PERC H740P Adapter | 50.9.4-3025 |
Product | Version |
Dell EMC SC storage center software | 2016 R2 Build 16.2.1.228 |
SC series storage firmware | 6.6.11.9 |
Dell EMC Unity 380F firmware | 5.0.0.0.5.116 |
Dell EMC PowerMax 2000 firmware | 5978.221.221 |
Product | Version |
S3048-ON firmware | Dell EMC Networking OS10 Enterprise OS Version: 10.5.1.4 Build Version: 10.5.1.4.249 |
S4048-ON firmware (optional) | Dell EMC Networking OS10 Enterprise OS version: 10.5.1.4 Build version: 10.5.1.4.249 |
S5232F-ON firmware | Dell EMC Networking OS10 Enterprise OS version: 10.5.1.4 Build version: 10.5.1.4.249 |
S5224F-ON firmware | Dell EMC Networking OS10 Enterprise OS version: 10.5.1.4 Build version: 10.5.1.4.249 |