A Dell PowerEdge E560F is functionally the same as a PowerEdge R640. It is possible to rebrand the E560F to appear like it is really an R640. This is purely cosmetic and doesn’t effect the function of the server.
First start by obtaining the correct board service utility / ID Module. This is the file that worked for me but you may have to experiment with different ID modules depending on your server.
After downloading you must extract the .PM file from the exe using a utility like 7zip.
After the PM file has been obtained upload it directly through iDRAC.
Manually reboot the system once the job is in the queue.
You will see the process of rebranding begin to take place.
After the server reboots itself you will see the new R640 branding.
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