Dell Repository Manager Version 1.9 Owner's Manual

Dell Repository

Manager 1.9.1

Release Notes

Release Type and Definition

The Dell Repository Manager (DRM) ensures that the Dell systems are up-to-date with the latest BIOS,
driver, firmware, and software

Version:

1.9.1

Release Date:

Sep 10, 2014

Previous Version:

1.9.0

Importance

RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. This
version contains a critical bug fix.

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Software Requirements

• Microsoft .Net framework 4.5.1 or greater

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2

• Microsoft Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

• Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Note: Installation of Repository Manager on Linux operating systems is not supported.

Fixes

Failure to import/export a bundle/component
from one repository to another

There are few scenarios the issue is found.

1. The user is trying to add bundle(s) or import a component into an existing repository.

2. The user is exporting component(s)/bundle(s) from one repository to another repository.

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3. The user is trying to update an existing repository with automatic scheduled search.

Important Notes

Known Issues and Resolutions

Issue 1

Description: If you try to add PE driver maintenance packs, chassis components or BIOS update package
of Dell business client systems, such as Latitude, OptiPlex or Precision, to an existing local repository by
using DRM, the following error message is displayed:

"Failed to import selected DUP file(s)."

Resolution: This is a known issue. Components in the Dell Update Packages (DUPs) format will work
correctly without errors.

Issue 2

Description: Encounter unexpected errors while running a DRM output bootable deployment media ISO
that contains custom script.

Resolution: If you want to run custom script on DRM output bootable ISO, make sure to include next
export command before launching any Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit utilities:

export PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/bin
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/lib:/opt/lsi

An example of custom script:
#!/bin/bash
export PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/bin
export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$PATH:/opt/dell/toolkit/lib:/opt/lsi
raidcfg -ctrl
racadm version

Issue 3

Description: Dell Client Manager (DCM) cannot recognize the DRM output XML catalog.

Resolution: If you save a local repository to be used by DCM, you must save the catalog by using Cab
Files (.cab) type and name it as CatalogPC.cab. The DCM cannot recognize XML catalog files.

Issue 4

Description: You cannot downgrade to a lower version of DRM using the current DRM installer.

Resolution: To install an earlier version of DRM, first uninstall the newer version manually through
Add/Remove Programs in the Windows Control Panel, and then run the installer of the desired version.

Issue 5