[Fwd: update_firmware problem]

[Matt Domsch]

On Sat, Jul 28, 2007 at 01:52:43PM -0400, linux-desktops at epperson.homelinux.net wrote:
> Hmmm.  Not so much as a "Fugeddaboutit" on Linux-Poweredge.  It's a
> nominal desktop, fitted with a RAID card intended for Poweredges. Anyone
> have a clue on update_firmware returning "Attempt to install a package
> with no install
> function" on a package downloaded via "yum install $(bootstrap_firmware -b)"?

The PERC firmware updater is fairly new, and not as tested as that of
the BIOSen.  In particular, that card (a PERC3/DC) hasn't been tested
at all yet, Michael's been working on getting the PERC5 controllers
working first.  So I think it's just a case of being a little too
early in the dev cycle for that device to work with firmware-tools.

Thanks,
Matt

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Matt Domsch
Linux Technology Strategist, Dell Office of the CTO
linux.dell.com & www.dell.com/linux