Update the BIOS of Dell C6100

Hello, I bought a used C6100, and as I feared is not a C6100, rather one of these customized.

Is there a way to make sure this isn't a C6100? I tried the serial number and it is not found.

I want to update BIOS and firmware BMC, one of the nodes has a bios of the 09 (eeek)

Any comments would be great

(They have updated the bios on other nodes, so they got the bios from somewhere, but I'm afraid it's a contract between the original company and the dell and dell will not help me)

Thank you

Hello astroproxy

Yes, it is a DCS system. I wouldn't recommend updating the BIOS or any which firmware on the device. I suggest to use the system as-is. Unfortunately I don't have access to information on DCS systems. They were supported by specialized groups and information on them were kept in these small teams of people.

There is no path of support within Dell. The only way you will be able to get information or support on a DCS is through the dealer.

The best way to know if you have a DCS system is to enter your number of dell.com/support service. If the serial number is not then it is likely a DCS system. It is not 100% reliable, but it is the simplest method for verification.

Thank you

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