You might be trying to upload a .EXE (Windows Dell Update Package) or a .BIN (Linux) file directly into the iDRAC web GUI. While iDRAC can sometimes extract these, it often requires the raw image file.
The file may have been partially downloaded or corrupted during transfer. You might be trying to upload a
To fix the problem, you must identify which of these six scenarios applies to your situation. To fix the problem, you must identify which
The "RAC0142: The firmware image file is not valid for iDRAC firmware update" error typically occurs when the firmware image file uploaded for the iDRAC update is not compatible or valid for the specific iDRAC version or server model. Some common causes of this error include: Go to Server > Job Queue
Sometimes a previous failed update hangs in the queue, causing subsequent attempts to return the RAC0142 error. Go to Server > Job Queue . Delete all pending or failed jobs.
: Navigate to the extracted folder (typically payload/ ). Identify the Image : Look for a file named: firmimg.d6 (for iDRAC6) firmimg.d7 (for iDRAC7 or iDRAC8) firmimgFIT.d9 (for iDRAC9)
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