Improve Dell hardware support with enhanced firmware updates and BMC configuration #579
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- Enhance Dell iDRAC firmware update task monitoring with better error handling - Add support for common Dell BMC attributes (SysLog, NTP, Email alerts, SNMP) - Improve Dell OEM attribute validation and registry handling - Add comprehensive test suite for Dell OEM functionality - Create AGENTS.md with guidelines for agentic coding assistants
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WalkthroughEnhanced Dell OEM component with improved async task URI extraction logic that prioritizes Location headers and provides JSON body fallback parsing, plus Dell-specific BMC attribute handling with fallback registry lookups and enumeration mapping. Comprehensive test coverage added for core functions. Changes
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bmc/oem/dell.go (2)
271-273: Consider checking if attribute exists inmergedBMCAttributes.For non-enumeration attributes, the code assigns
mergedBMCAttributes[name]without verifying the key exists. If the attribute is defined indellCommonBMCAttributesbut has no current value in the BMC, this will silently assignnil.🔎 Proposed fix
} else { - result[name] = mergedBMCAttributes[name] + if val, ok := mergedBMCAttributes[name]; ok { + result[name] = val + } else { + errs = append(errs, fmt.Errorf("current value for key '%v' not found in BMC attributes", name)) + } }
470-488: Placeholder methods have unused parameters that may trigger linter warnings.The
ctxandsystemURIparameters inGetDellBIOSAttributesandSetDellBIOSAttributesare unused. Depending on your linter configuration, this may cause warnings or failures. Consider using blank identifiers if these are intentional placeholders.🔎 Proposed fix using blank identifiers
// GetDellBIOSAttributes retrieves Dell-specific BIOS attributes that may not be // available through standard Redfish BIOS endpoints -func (d *DellIdracBiosManager) GetDellBIOSAttributes(ctx context.Context, systemURI string) (map[string]interface{}, error) { +func (d *DellIdracBiosManager) GetDellBIOSAttributes(_ context.Context, _ string) (map[string]interface{}, error) { // Dell iDRAC may expose additional BIOS attributes through OEM endpoints // This is a placeholder for future Dell-specific BIOS attribute handling return make(map[string]interface{}), nil } // SetDellBIOSAttributes sets Dell-specific BIOS attributes -func (d *DellIdracBiosManager) SetDellBIOSAttributes(ctx context.Context, systemURI string, attributes map[string]interface{}) error { +func (d *DellIdracBiosManager) SetDellBIOSAttributes(_ context.Context, _ string, _ map[string]interface{}) error { // Dell iDRAC may require special handling for certain BIOS attributes // This is a placeholder for future Dell-specific BIOS attribute setting return nil }bmc/oem/dell_test.go (1)
63-72: Consider adding test case for nested[email protected]path.The implementation supports extracting URI from
[email protected]in the response body (lines 68-70 in dell.go), but this path isn't tested. Adding a test case would improve coverage.🔎 Proposed additional test case
It("should extract URI from nested Task in response body", func() { resp := &http.Response{ Header: make(http.Header), Body: io.NopCloser(strings.NewReader(`{"Task": {"@odata.id": "/redfish/v1/TaskService/Tasks/3"}}`)), } uri, err := dell.GetUpdateTaskMonitorURI(resp) Expect(err).ToNot(HaveOccurred()) Expect(uri).To(Equal("/redfish/v1/TaskService/Tasks/3")) })
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bmc/oem/dell.go (3)
41-74: LGTM! Well-structured task monitor URI extraction with proper fallbacks.The enhanced
GetUpdateTaskMonitorURImethod correctly handles multiple Dell iDRAC response formats:
- Location header (preferred for async operations)
- Root-level
@odata.idin response body- Nested
[email protected]in response bodyError handling is appropriate with proper wrapping and a clear final fallback error.
393-446: LGTM! Well-organized Dell-specific BMC attribute definitions.The common attributes map provides a good foundation for Dell iDRAC configuration beyond the standard registry. The attribute types and
ResetRequiredflags are appropriately set for each configuration option.
456-462: LGTM! Consistent attribute merging logic.The merge correctly prioritizes registry attributes over Dell common attributes, maintaining consistency with
GetOEMBMCSettingAttribute.bmc/oem/dell_test.go (3)
17-27: LGTM! Standard Ginkgo test setup.The test suite follows the project's testing patterns with proper Ginkgo registration and fresh instance creation in
BeforeEach.
29-48: LGTM! Good coverage of request body creation.The test properly validates all fields including the upstream typo
Passord(which matches the gofish library'sSimpleUpdateParametersstruct).
86-106: LGTM! Good validation of Dell common attribute definitions.The tests appropriately verify both the presence of key attributes and their type metadata, ensuring the static configuration is correctly defined.
AGENTS.md (1)
127-134: No changes needed. Themake checktarget exists in the Makefile at line 155 and correctly aggregates the checks referenced in the pre-commit checklist.Likely an incorrect or invalid review comment.
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Thanks. 👍 The implementation looks generally sound to me. I got 2 housekeeping items, though. @nagadeesh-nagaraja maybe you like to take look here?
bmc/oem/dell_test.go
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| Describe("Dell Common BMC Attributes", func() { | ||
| It("should include Dell-specific BMC attributes", func() { | ||
| Expect(dellCommonBMCAttributes).ToNot(BeEmpty()) | ||
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| // Check that common Dell attributes are defined | ||
| Expect(dellCommonBMCAttributes).To(HaveKey("SysLog.1.SysLogEnable")) | ||
| Expect(dellCommonBMCAttributes).To(HaveKey("NTPConfigGroup.1.NTPEnable")) | ||
| Expect(dellCommonBMCAttributes).To(HaveKey("EmailAlert.1.Enable")) | ||
| Expect(dellCommonBMCAttributes).To(HaveKey("SNMP.1.AgentEnable")) | ||
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| It("should have correct attribute types", func() { | ||
| syslogAttr := dellCommonBMCAttributes["SysLog.1.SysLogEnable"] | ||
| Expect(syslogAttr.Type).To(Equal(redfish.BooleanAttributeType)) | ||
| Expect(syslogAttr.ReadOnly).To(BeFalse()) | ||
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| snmpAttr := dellCommonBMCAttributes["SNMP.1.AgentCommunity"] | ||
| Expect(snmpAttr.Type).To(Equal(redfish.StringAttributeType)) | ||
| Expect(snmpAttr.ReadOnly).To(BeFalse()) | ||
| }) | ||
| }) |
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I feel like these tests don't add much by checking the content of a "constant" map. I would probably remove them.
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Thanks a lot for your PR @tobiasb-dell. Just one minor thing from my side regarding the agent instructions/config.
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Thanks for the Feedback, implemented the suggenstion! |
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bmc/oem/dell.go (2)
47-50: Consider checking for empty Location header value.The current check verifies that the Location header slice is non-empty but doesn't validate whether
taskMonitor[0]itself is a non-empty string. If Dell iDRAC returns an empty Location header value, this would return an empty string rather than falling through to the JSON body parsing.🔒 Proposed defensive check
// Dell iDRAC returns task monitor URI in Location header for async operations -if taskMonitor, ok := response.Header["Location"]; ok && len(taskMonitor) > 0 { +if taskMonitor, ok := response.Header["Location"]; ok && len(taskMonitor) > 0 && taskMonitor[0] != "" { return taskMonitor[0], nil }
393-446: Consider adding Dell iDRAC version compatibility documentation.The
dellCommonBMCAttributesmap defines Dell-specific attributes but lacks information about:
- Which Dell iDRAC versions support these attributes
- Reference to official Dell documentation or specifications
- Any known limitations or caveats
Adding this documentation would improve maintainability and help users understand compatibility requirements.
bmc/oem/dell_test.go (2)
29-48: Consider whether this test adds sufficient value.This test verifies straightforward field copying from
SimpleUpdateParameterstoSimpleUpdateRequestBody. Given the simplicity of the function logic (direct field assignments), the test may not add significant value, similar to the previous reviewer feedback about tests checking "constant" map content.However, if the team values having explicit test coverage for all public methods, this can be retained.
50-84: Add test coverage for nested Task JSON format.The implementation in
dell.go(lines 52-71) supports two JSON response formats:
- Root-level
@odata.id(tested on line 63-72)- Nested
[email protected](not tested)A test case for the nested format would ensure complete coverage of the fallback logic.
📝 Suggested test case for nested Task format
It("should extract URI from nested Task in response body", func() { resp := &http.Response{ Header: make(http.Header), Body: io.NopCloser(strings.NewReader(`{"Task": {"@odata.id": "/redfish/v1/TaskService/Tasks/3"}}`)), } uri, err := dell.GetUpdateTaskMonitorURI(resp) Expect(err).ToNot(HaveOccurred()) Expect(uri).To(Equal("/redfish/v1/TaskService/Tasks/3")) })
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bmc/oem/dell.go (3)
44-44: LGTM! Improved error wrapping.The enhanced error message with proper error wrapping using
%wfollows Go best practices.
234-283: LGTM! Well-structured fallback logic and enumeration handling.The implementation correctly:
- Attempts registry attribute lookup first, then falls back to Dell common attributes
- Maps enumeration display names to actual values for comparison
- Provides clear error messages when attributes or values aren't found
456-462: LGTM! Consistent integration of Dell common attributes.The merge logic properly avoids overwriting registry attributes with Dell common attributes, maintaining the correct precedence order.
bmc/oem/dell_test.go (1)
17-27: LGTM! Standard Ginkgo test suite setup.The test suite structure follows Ginkgo best practices with proper initialization in BeforeEach.
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| // dellCommonBMCAttributes defines commonly configured Dell iDRAC attributes | ||
| // that may not be in the standard registry but are supported by Dell iDRAC | ||
| var dellCommonBMCAttributes = map[string]redfish.Attribute{ |
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should this also not be part of ManagerAttributeRegistry? why would they be missing?
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Summary
This PR significantly improves support for Dell hardware in the metal-operator by enhancing firmware update capabilities and expanding BMC configuration options.
Changes
Dell Hardware Support Improvements
Enhanced Firmware Update Task Monitoring: Improved
GetUpdateTaskMonitorURImethod with better error handling and support for Dell iDRAC response formats (both Location headers and JSON response bodies)Expanded BMC Attribute Support: Added support for commonly configured Dell iDRAC attributes:
Improved Attribute Validation: Enhanced
GetOEMBMCSettingAttributeto handle both registry attributes and common Dell attributes, ensuring broader compatibilityFuture-Ready BIOS Framework: Added
DellIdracBiosManagerstructure for future Dell-specific BIOS attribute handlingTesting & Quality
Documentation
AGENTS.mdwith comprehensive guidelines for agentic coding assistants working on this codebaseBenefits for Users
Testing
Related Issues
Addresses gaps in Dell hardware support that were identified during codebase analysis.
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