You might try to update the NIC firmware again via the iDRAC. Somewhere should be a point to upload the firmware, which you have to download from the Dell website. I was able to recover a machine in a similiar state with this method, but no guarantee.
If you have warranty left, you should contact the Dell support and try not to make the situation worse. ----- Original Message ----- > From: [email protected] > To: "linux-poweredge" <[email protected]> > Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 1:30:07 AM > Subject: [Linux-PowerEdge] Need help with botched firmware update > In brief: I ran dsu on an R720xd that had never seen a firmware update since > it was commissioned years ago. The NIC fw updates failed and seem to have > damaged the NICs or left them in an inconsistent state. It is no longer > possible to connect via network. > > The machine is in a remote location and I will advise local support to swap > in a new NIC card to bring it back online. > > As we still have iDRAC console access, is there anything to try and recover > this situation? Reboot does not help, or power cycling. What about power > cycling and unplugging power? An attempt to upgrade firmwares again via > Lifecycle controller will not work as there is no connectivity. Firmware > upgrade attempt via virtual media? > > I can't right now find out if it is still under support ... > > _______________________________________________ > Linux-PowerEdge mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-poweredge _______________________________________________ Linux-PowerEdge mailing list [email protected] https://lists.us.dell.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-poweredge
