Dell PowerEdge R410 build PART 1 | iDRAC, BIOS, Firmware updates, and factory reset

This is the first video in a new server build series covering the Dell PowerEdge R410. In this first part, I introduce you to this dual socket 1U server. First, I show how to install the iDRAC6 express and iDRAC6 enterprise modules. Next, I make some server chassis adjustments to the fans to make sure they fit just right.

Following the physical setup, I updated the BIOS and firmwares of the various components of this server. This turned out to be a much more laborious effort than I had expected. There were several mistakes and lessons learned along the way that I will share with you. Finally, we reset the NVRAM and get this system ready for a new project!

For convenience, if you want to skip to certain sections, here's the index:

0:00 - introducing to the R410
2:34 - explaining the iDRAC6 express and enterprise modules
5:21 - installing the iDRAC6 modules
7:23 - adjusting the fans
14:52 - powering on the R410
15:52 - factory resetting the iDRAC6 configuration
17:25 - configuring iDRAC6 LAN settings
21:18 - logging into iDRAC6 webui
23:12 - how to download Dell BIOS and firmware updates
33:46 - updating the BIOS
35:35 - iDRAC6 firmware update: fail, fail, fail, success!!!
43:07 - Nooo!!! Java KVM console denied!!!!
50:07 - updating other firmwares
58:02 - defeated by the BMC firmware :-/
1:05:20 - BIOS NVMRAM reset
1:06:22 - changing BIOS setting
1:10:10 - wrapping up

Link to Dell firmware update downloads: https://poweredgec.com

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