Dell™ Systems Build and Update
Utility 1.0
Quick Reference Guide
Notes and Notices
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of
your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data
and tells you how to avoid the problem.
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Contents
1 About This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Who Should Read This Document? . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How Will This Document Help Me?
How Do I Use This Document?
. . . . . . . . . . . 7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility Offers
What Can I Do With Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Before You Begin With The Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility
Prerequisites And Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Supported Operating Systems
Supported Systems
Are There Other Dell Documents I Might Need?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . . . . 15
. . . . 17
How Do I Get Technical Assistance?
. . . . . . . . . . 18
Contents 3
4 Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Server Operating System Installation . . . 21
How Do I Access the SOI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Anything Else I Should Know?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
If you are installing an operating system
on your system
If you are configuring controllers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
. . . . . . . . . 22
6 Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How Do I Access Firmware Update? . . . . . . . . . . 23
What Is The Repository?
Anything Else I Should Know?
If you face any prerequisite failure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . 24
If you use your custom repository
for firmware updates
If you plan to downgrade the firmware
If some of the updates fail
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
. . . . . . 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
If you are using a USB key as your
source repository
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7 Update Utility Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4 Contents
How Do I Access Update Utility Creation? . . . . . . . 25
What Is The Source Repository?
How Do I Use The Customized Repository?
. . . . . . . . . . . . 25
. . . . . . . 26
Anything Else I Should Know? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
If you create multiple custom repositories in the
same location
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
If you are using a USB key as your
destination location
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 Hardware Configuration
Scripting Tool
How Do I Access The Hardware
Configuration Scripting Tool?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
How Do I Access The Command Line Interface?
Some Questions About Configuring Hardware
. . . . . 28
How Do I Know Which Components
To Configure?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Where Do I Get More Information
On RAID Controllers?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How Do I Know Which BIOS Setup Options
Are Available On My System?
. . . . . . . . . . . 29
When Setting the Boot Sequence for Devices,
What Happens If I Choose A Device That Is Not
On My System?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
How Do I Use The .ini File To Deploy My System?
One-To-One Scenario (.ini file on USB key)
One-To-Many Scenario
Anything Else I Should Know?
If you are creating a virtual disk
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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. . . . . . . . . . 31
If you are using a USB key as your
destination location
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
. . . . 27
. . . 30
. . . . 30
Contents 5
9 Content Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
How Do I Access Content Manager? . . . . . . . . . . 33
How Do I Get Server Update Utility Application
Using Content Manager?
How Do I Create The Customized Repository On
A Network Share Using Content Manager?
How Will Checking For Repository
Updates Help Me?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
. . . . . . 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Anything Else I Should Know?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
If you create a customized repository with
only Windows packages
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Index
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6 Contents
About This Document
It is strongly recommended that you read this section, "Dell Systems Build
and Update Utility Overview," and "Before You Begin With The Dell Systems
Build and Update Utility" before proceeding further.
Who Should Read This Document?
This document is for system administrators who are responsible for deploying
and updating Dell™ systems in their organizations.
As an existing Dell customer, you may have been using:
• Dell OpenManage™ Server Assistant
• Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility
• Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
You will have to re-orient your deployment and update processes to be in line
with the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility that is replacing the first
product and offers functionalities of the second and third products listed above.
How Will This Document Help Me?
This document introduces you to the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility,
and give tips on how to make the product effective in helping you streamline
your deployment and update procedures for Dell systems.
• If you are a first-time user of this product, this document will help you set
up your systems prior to, during, and after using the Dell Systems Build
and Update Utility.
• If you are an existing user of any of the products listed above, this
document will help you understand how and where this product now fits
in the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility, and also help you set up
your systems to continue getting benefits of your earlier product. It will
also help you use the unified and integrated features of the Dell Systems
Build and Update Utility to leverage the benefits without having to
dramatically change your existing deployment and update processes.
About This Document 7
This document focuses only on setting up your Dell systems to use the Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility effectively and efficiently, and the possible
scenarios in which to use this utility.
How Do I Use This Document?
This document provides an overview of the various modules of the Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility and the possible scenarios in which you
might use them. However, it does not cover all scenarios and possibilities. For
specific information on Dell products whose functionalities are now provided
by the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility, see "Are There Other Dell
Documents I Might Need?."
Depending on the Dell systems you want to deploy, redeploy or update, it is
recommended that you use the document as follows.
Table 1-1. Organization of Information in This Guide
Topics For Dell systems For Dell PowerEdge SC
systems
Information on this
document, its intended
audience, purpose, and
organization
Overview of the Dell
Systems Build and Update
Utility and what
functionalities it offers
What you need before
proceeding to use the Dell
Systems Build and Update
Utility and where to get
other information that you
may need while using this
utility.
Important information
about the entry point to
the Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility
"About This Document" "About This Document"
"Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility Overview"
"Before You Begin With
The Dell Systems Build
and Update Utility"
"Boot Menu" "Boot Menu"
"Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility Overview"
"Before You Begin With
The Dell Systems Build
and Update Utility"
8 About This Document
Table 1-1. Organization of Information in This Guide (continued)
Topics For Dell systems For Dell PowerEdge SC
systems
Information about the
Server Operating System
Installation module
Important information
about the Firmware Update
module
Important information
about the Update Utility
Creation module
Important information
about the Hardware
Configuration Scripting
Tool
Important information
about the Content
Manager tool
"Server Operating System
Installation"
"Firmware Update" Not applicable
"Update Utility Creation" Not applicable
"Hardware Configuration
Scripting Tool"
"Content Manager" Not applicable
"Server Operating System
Installation"
Not applicable
Now that you have an idea of what this document is about and how to use it
to easily access the information you want, see "Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility Overview" to get an overview of Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility and the functionalities it offers.
About This Document 9
10 About This Document
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Overview
This section provides an overview of the Dell™ Systems Build and Update
Utility. This section helps you to understand the functionalities that the Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility provides to update and deploy your Dell
systems.
If you are an existing user of the Dell OpenManage™ products, see "What
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Offers."
If you are a first-time user, see "What Can I Do With Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility?."
What Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Offers
Table 2-1 lists the Dell OpenManage products that are either replaced by or
whose functionality is now available in Dell Systems Build and Update Utility.
Table 2-1. What Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Offers
What You Were Using Earlier Is Available In Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility As
Dell OpenManage Server Assistant Server Operating System Installation
Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Hardware Configuration Scripting Tool
• Firmware Update
• Update Utility Creation
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Overview 11
What Can I Do With Dell Systems Build and Update Utility?
Table 2-2 lists the functionalities of the Dell Systems Build and Update
Utility to deploy and update your Dell systems.
Table 2-2. Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Functionalities
You Want To Go To For
Run Dell Systems Build and
Update Utility on your system.
Install an operating system on
your system (one-to-one)
Update your system firmware
(Baseboard Management
Controller [BMC], Dell Remote
Access Controller [DRAC],
Redundant Array of
Independent Disks [RAID]) and
BIOS in a pre-operating system
environment.
Update your system firmware
and install operating system.
Customize the Server Update
Utility and use it to update your
Dell system one-to-one
(requires an operating system on
your system).
Use the customized repository
on a CD or DVD to update your
system one-to-one.
"Boot Menu" Dell systems (including
PowerEdge
systems)
"Server Operating
System Installation"
"Firmware Update" Dell systems (excluding
1
"Firmware Update"
2
"Server Operating
System Installation"
"Update Utility
Creation"
"Update Utility
Creation"
Dell systems (including
PowerEdge SC systems)
PowerEdge SC systems)
1
Dell systems
(excluding PowerEdge
SC systems)
2 Dell systems
(including PowerEdge
SC systems)
Dell systems (excluding
PowerEdge SC systems)
Dell systems (excluding
PowerEdge SC systems)
™ SC
12 Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Overview
Table 2-2. Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Functionalities (continued)
You Want To Go To For
Deploy multiple systems
(update your systems’ firmware
and install operating system on
them)
1
"Firmware Update"
2
"Server Operating
System Installation"
1
Dell systems
(excluding PowerEdge
SC systems)
2 Dell systems
(including PowerEdge
SC systems)
Update firmware and BIOS in a
pre-operating system
"Firmware Update" Dell systems (excluding
PowerEdge SC systems)
environment on multiple
systems.
Deploy multiple systems
(configure the hardware).
"Hardware
Configuration Scripting
Dell systems (excluding
PowerEdge SC systems)
Tool"
Download the latest Server
Update Utility ISO image from
Dell online at ftp.dell.com.
"Content Manager" Dell systems (including
PowerEdge SC systems)
NOTE: Content Manager
runs on supported
Microsoft Windows and
Linux operating systems.
Create your customized
repository using the Dell Server
Updates DVD or from Dell
online at ftp.dell.com.
"Content Manager" Dell systems (including
PowerEdge SC systems)
NOTE: Content Manager
runs on supported
Microsoft Windows and
Linux operating systems.
Check for the latest updates by
comparing your local or
customized repository with the
Dell online repository at
ftp.dell.com.
"Content Manager" Dell systems (including
PowerEdge SC systems)
NOTE: Content Manager
runs on supported
Microsoft Windows and
Linux operating systems.
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Overview 13
Now that you have an overview of Dell Systems Build and Update Utility and
what functionalities it offers, read "Before You Begin With The Dell Systems
Build and Update Utility" to see what you should have before you begin using
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility in your environment.
14 Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Overview
Before You Begin With The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
This section lists the prerequisites you require before proceeding to use Dell™
Systems Build and Update Utility and where to get other information that
you may need while using this utility.
Prerequisites And Requirements
You should have a Dell system with:
• Minimum memory of 512 MB
• CD drive
• DVD drive (for firmware updates)
Table 3-1 lists the prerequisites and requirements for specific modules of Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility.
Table 3-1. Prerequisites And Requirements
Module Prerequisites And Requirements
Server Operating System
Installation
• Operating system CD/DVD
•
Dell Systems Console and Agent
Management Tools and Documentation
you want to install Dell OpenManage
Administrator). This is not applicable for Dell
™
PowerEdge
• Basic knowledge of Redundant Array of Independent
Disks (RAID)
SC systems.
CD or
Dell Systems
DVD (only if
™
System
Before You Begin With The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility 15
Table 3-1. Prerequisites And Requirements
Module Prerequisites And Requirements
Firmware Update
Update Utility Creation
Hardware Configuration
Scripting Tool
• DVD drive
Dell Server Updates
•
or
• A network share with the Server Update Utility content
• Knowledge of setting up the Network File System (NFS)
or Microsoft
• DVD drive
•
Dell Server Updates
or
• A network share with the Server Update Utility content
• Knowledge of setting up Network File System (NFS)
or Microsoft Windows share
• Network share or USB key to store the customized
repository
• Basic knowledge of BIOS,
Management Controller (BMC), and Dell Remote
Access Controller (DRAC)
• Network share or USB key to store the
• Knowledge of setting up the NFS or Windows share
DVD
®
Windows ® share
DVD
RAID, Baseboard
.ini
files
Supported Operating Systems
For the list of operating systems that the Dell Systems Build and Update
Utility supports, see the readme.txt in the root folder or the
Software Support Matrix
on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com, the
Dell Systems Documentation CD, or the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation DVD.
16 Before You Begin With The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
Dell Systems
Supported Systems
For the list of Dell systems supported for this version of the Dell Systems
Build and Update Utility, see the readme.txt in the root folder or the
Dell Systems Software Support Matrix
support.dell.com.
on the Dell Support website at
Are There Other Dell Documents I Might Need?
In addition to this guide and the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
online help, you might need to refer the following documents to get details
on specific Dell Systems Build and Update Utility modules and/or Dell
OpenManage products. These documents are available on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com, the Dell Systems Documentation CD, and the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
• The
• The
• The
• The
• The
Dell OpenManage Installation and Security User's Guide
additional information about performing an unattended installation of
Server Administrator on systems running supported Windows,
Enterprise Linux
systems.
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Compatibility Guide
compatibility information about Server Administrator installation and
operation on various hardware platforms (or systems) running supported
Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, and SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server operating systems.
Dell Remote Access Controller 4 User's Guide
information about using the
a Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) 4.
Dell Remote Access Controller 5 Firmware User's Guide
comprehensive information about using the
utility to configure a DRAC 5.
Dell Chassis Management Controller User’s Guide
comprehensive information about using the controller that manages all
modules in the chassis containing your Dell system.
®
Server, and SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server operating
provides comprehensive
RACADM
command line utility to configure
RACADM
provides
Red Hat®
provides
provides
command line
provides
Before You Begin With The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility 17
•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
•The
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide
information about installation, configuration, and maintenance of the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
managed systems.
Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide
information about installation, configuration, and maintenance of the
Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis (DRAC/MC).
Dell Remote Access Controller Racadm User's Guide
comprehensive information about using the
Dell Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User's Guide
information about configuring a managed system to use the BMC
Management Utility to manage your system through its BMC.
Dell Update Packages User's Guide
and using Dell Update Packages as part of your system update strategy.
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide
information on how to run Linux DUP in the Dell-provided or in your
customized Embedded Linux (ELI) environment including the required
dependencies.
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Command Line Interface
Reference Guide
configure system features.
Server Update Utility User's Guide
identify and apply updates to your system.
Dell Systems Software Support Matrix
various Dell systems, the operating systems supported by these systems, and
the Dell OpenManage components that can be installed on these systems.
provides information on the command line utilities to
(
iDRAC) on management and
RACADM
provides information about obtaining
provides information on how to
provides information about the
provides
provides
provides
command line utility.
provides
provides
How Do I Get Technical Assistance?
If at any time you do not understand a procedure described in this guide or if
your product does not perform as expected, help tools are available to assist
you. For more information about these help tools, see "Getting Help" in your
system's Hardware Owner's Manual.
Additionally, Dell Enterprise Training and Certification is available; see
www.dell.com/training for more information. This service may not be offered
in all locations.
18 Before You Begin With The Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
Boot Menu
This is the entry point to the Dell™ Systems Build and Update Utility.
To get to the boot menu:
Insert the
1
Management Tools and Documentation
2
Reboot your system.
The boot menu screen displays.
Figure 4-1 shows the boot menu screen.
Figure 4-1. Boot Menu Screen
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
DVD in your system drive.
CD or the
Dell Systems
Boot Menu 19
Table 4-1 lists the options and their descriptions available on this screen.
Table 4-1. Boot Menu Options
Boot Menu Option Does This For You
Dell Systems Build and Update
Utility
Optical Media (CD/DVD)
Check
Skip Optical Media (CD/DVD)
Boot - Boot to Hard Drive
DTK Command Line Interface
(Linux)
Takes you to the Dell Systems Build and Update
Utility Home screen.
Checks if the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
CD or the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation DVD you inserted has any errors.
Enables you to boot from your system hard drive.
Takes you to the Deployment Tool Kit (DTK)
Command Line Interface (only on systems running
Linux).
NOTE: This option is not available on Dell
PowerEdge
F1 Help Takes you to the navigation help.
F2 Language Enables you to choose the language.
F3 Advanced Options Activates the DTK Command Line Interface
(Linux) option.
™
SC systems.
NOTE: This option is not available on Dell PowerEdge
SC systems.
20 Boot Menu
Server Operating System Installation
The Server Operating System Installation (SOI) module in the Dell™
Systems Build and Update Utility enables you to install Dell-supported
operating systems on your Dell
you want to install to your
simple interface to configure Dell-supported storage controllers.
You can use SOI to:
• deploy an operating system on your "bare-metal" Dell system (that is, your
system does not have an operating system installed on it).
• "repurpose" your system (that is, your system already has an operating
system installed on it, and you want to install a different operating system).
• extract drivers and save them on a directory on your system.
All the operations listed above are one-to-one.
How Do I Access the SOI?
1
From the
OS Installation
2 The SOI Home screen displays.
3
From here on,
operating system and configure Dell-supported storage controllers.
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Home
.
SOI
is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step interface to install the
systems
system and installs the requisite drivers. It also has a
. SOI also maps the operating system
page, click
Server
NOTE: For more information on the specific SOI screens and what you can do on
each screen, see the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility online help.
Server Operating System Installation 21
Anything Else I Should Know?
If you are installing an operating system on your system
• If you already have an operating system on your system (that is, if you are
SOI
"repurposing" your system), and you use the
operating system, the existing operating system will be removed and data
will be deleted from your system.
• For operating systems such as Microsoft
VMware
®
ESX Server™, the native Graphical User Installation tool
®
Windows Server® 2008 and
provided by the operating system installation media is used. Setting the
date and time zone in the Systems Build and Update Utility setup screen
does not apply to the Windows Server 2008 and ESX Server operating
systems.
NOTE: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 is scheduled to be available in the
first half of 2008. For the latest information, see
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2 008/default.mspx.
If you are configuring controllers
• If you have virtual disks configured on your controller and you use the
to configure Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) controllers on
your system, the existing virtual disks will be deleted.
• Some operating systems are not supported with some RAID controllers.
See the
• Depending on the storage controllers on your system, some operating
systems may not be supported. See
online help for details.
readme.text
in the
root
folder for details.
readme.txt in the root folder or the
to install a different
SOI
22 Server Operating System Installation
Firmware Update
The Firmware Update module in the Dell™ Systems Build and Update
Utility enables you to update the BIOS and firmware versions of your Dell
systems in a pre-operating system environment. This module:
• inventories your system (BIOS, firmware, and drivers)
• enables you to select your own repository (To learn more about the
repository, see "What Is The Repository?")
• generates a comparison report (comparison of the currently installed
version of each component on the existing system with the repository
component version for the same system.)
• enables you to upgrade the system components
How do I Access Firmware Update?
1
From the
Firmware Update
The Repository Selection screen in the Firmware Update module
displays.
2 Specify either the local or the remote repository location where your
update files reside.
3
The
report, and applies update packages to your system in step-by-step manner.
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Home
.
Firmware Update
inventories your system, generates a comparison
page, click
NOTE: For more information on the specific Firmware Update screens and what
you can do on each screen, see the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility online
help.
What is the Repository?
The repository contains the updated BIOS, firmware, and driver components
for Dell systems.
Firmware Update 23
The repository can be:
• a customized repository you create with the
module or the
• the
To learn more about the Content Manager, see "Content Manager."
Dell Server Updates
from the
Content Manager
DVD contents that you copy from the DVD or get
Content Manager
module
module
Update Utility Creation
Anything Else I Should Know?
If you face any prerequisite failure
• If you face any prerequisite failure during the update process, see the
Server Update Utility User's Guide
If you use your custom repository for firmware updates
• If you want to use your custom repository for firmware updates using the
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility, you will need a Linux repository.
Also, you must ensure that the repository contains updates for the system
on which you want to run firmware updates.
If you plan to downgrade the firmware
• If you want to downgrade the firmware, you will not be able to do it using
the
Firmware Update
downgrade the firmware on your system.
module. Use the
on how to rectify this.
Dell Server Updates
DVD to
If some of the updates fail
• If some of the updates fail, reboot your system and try using the latest
repository to update the firmware. Also, see the
Guide
for more information
.
Server Update Utility User's
If you are using a USB key as your source repository
• If you are using a USB key as your source repository, insert the USB key
when you are prompted.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not boot your system to Systems Build
and Update Utility with the USB key inserted in your system.
24 Firmware Update
Update Utility Creation
The Dell™ Server Updates DVD contains a repository which includes update
packages for supported Dell systems for Microsoft
operating systems. The Update Utility Creation module in the Dell Systems
Build and Update Utility enables you to customize and create a smaller and
more compact update utility repository by selecting only the systems and
operating systems you require. This custom repository retains the features of
the Server Update Utility.
You can use the Update Utility Creation module to carry out one-to-one
updates on your systems.
®
Windows® and Linux
How do I Access Update Utility Creation?
1
From the
Update Utility Creation
The
module displays.
2
Specify either the local or the remote repository location where your source
repository resides.
3
From here on, the
the operating system, the Dell systems that you want to update, and the
target location for the customized update utility. After you specify these
details, the module will generate a customized update utility. You can now
use the customized utility to carry out one-to-one updates on your systems.
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Home
.
Source Repository Selection
Update Utility Creation
screen in the
module will take your inputs on
page, click
Update Utility Creation
NOTE: For more information on the specific Update Utility Creation screens and
what you can do on each screen, see the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
online help.
What is the Source Repository?
The source repository contains the updated BIOS, firmware, and driver
components for Dell systems.
Update Utility Creation 25
The source repository can be the
copy to a network share. You can also download the
from Dell online using
To know more about the Content Manager, see "Content Manager."
NOTE: If you are using a USB key or a network location to save a copy of the
Dell Server Updates DVD, make sure you copy all the contents, including all the
folders in the same directory structure. The Update Utility Creation module will not
recognize the source within any sub-folder.
Content Manager
Dell Server Updates
Dell Server Updates
.
DVD or the contents you
DVD
How do I Use The Customized Repository?
Once you have created the customized repository (either on the USB key or
on a network share), access the customized repository from the system that
you want to update.
For example, to use a customized repository saved on a USB key:
Insert the USB key in the system you want to update.
1
2
Launch Windows Explorer.
3
Locate the USB key drive.
4
Navigate to the custom repository folder.
5
Double-click the
For details on the update utility, see t
Utility User's Guide.
suu.exe
to launch the customized update utility.
he
Dell™ OpenManage™
Server Update
Anything Else I Should Know?
If you create multiple custom repositories in the same location
• When you create multiple custom repositories on the same location, the
Update Utility Creation
repository that you created. For example,
CustomRepository1, CustomRepository2
If you are using a USB key as your destination location
• If you are using a USB key as your destination location for update utility
creation, insert the USB key when you are prompted.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not boot your system to Systems Build
and Update Utility with the USB key inserted in your system.
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module will create multiple folders, one for each
CustomRepository
, and so on.
,
Hardware Configuration Scripting Tool
The Hardware Configuration Scripting Tool in the Dell™ Systems Build and
Update Utility enables you to configure your system’s Baseboard
Management Controller (BMC), Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC),
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), and BIOS.
Once you save the configuration settings for your system’s BMC, DRAC,
RAID, and BIOS, you can use the tool to generate the .ini file, and apply
these configuration settings across multiple systems.
How Do I Access The Hardware Configuration Scripting Tool?
To access the GUI:
From the
1
HW Config Scripting Tool
The
2
From this page, you can configure
and BIOS by clicking on the specific component.
NOTE: For more information on the specific configuration screens and what you
can do on each screen, see the online help.
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Home
.
Configuration Status Summary
screen displays.
your system’s BMC, DRAC, RAID,
page, click
How Do I Access The Command Line Interface?
To access the command line interface:
From the boot menu, select DTK Command Line Interface (Linux).
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Some Questions About Configuring Hardware
How Do I Know Which Components To Configure?
Table 8-1 lists the components you can configure depending on your Dell
system.
NOTE: This list is not exhaustive and is only meant as a cheat sheet for your
reference.
NOTE: Ensure that you click Export Configuration on the Configuration Status
Summary screen to generate the .ini file to configure the hardware components of
your system.
Table 8-1. Dell Systems And Configurable Components
For Dell Systems Click The Tabs To Configure
x6xx–x7xx
x8xx
•RAID
•
DRAC III/DRAC 4 Script→ Common
•
BIOS Script→ Common
•
BIOS Script→ x6xx-x7xx
•
BIOS Script→ Boot Sequence and Security
•RAID
•
DRAC III/DRAC 4 Script→ Common
•
DRAC III/DRAC 4 Script→ DRAC 4
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Common
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Alert
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Filter
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ User
•
BIOS Script→
•
BIOS Script→
•
BIOS Script→
Common
x8xx
Boot Sequence and Security
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Table 8-1. Dell Systems And Configurable Components
For Dell Systems Click The Tabs To Configure
x9xx
xx0x
•RAID
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Common
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ BMC (x9xx)
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ DRAC 5
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Filter
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→
•
BIOS Script→ Common
•
BIOS Script→ x9xx
• BIOS Script
•RAID
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Common
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ iDRAC
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Alert
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ Filter
•
BMC/DRAC 5/iDRAC Script→ User
→
Boot Sequence and Security
Alert
User
Where Do I Get More Information On RAID Controllers?
For details on read, write, and cache policies and supported stripe sizes, see the
Dell OpenManage™ Deployment Toolkit Command Line Interface Reference Guide.
How Do I Know Which BIOS Setup Options Are Available On My System?
To see which BIOS setup options are available on your system, go to the boot
menu screen, select DTK Command Line Interface (Linux). Use the
SYSCFG tool to see the list of options available on your system.
When Setting the Boot Sequence for Devices, What Happens If I Choose A Device That Is Not On My System?
The configuration utility selects the boot devices in the sequence that you
specify for boot order. However, if you choose a device that is not present on
your system, the utility ignores the device, selects the remaining boot devices,
and lists them based on the specified order.
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How Do I Use The .ini File To Deploy My System?
One-To-One Scenario (.ini file on USB key)
1
After you configure the components and save the configurations on
individual screens, click
Status Summary
2
Insert the USB key on which you want to save the
3
On the
save the script (in this case, the USB key) and click
4
After the script generation is complete, the
Summary
5
Click
6
From the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
Command Line Interface (Linux).
7
Mount the USB key:
If your system is running on Microsoft Windows, the USB key drive is
automatically detected (for example, E:).
If your system is running on Linux, you must manually mount the USB key
using the command:
mount dev/sdg1 mnt/usb
Configuration Script Save Location
Reboot
screen to generate the
displays.
.
Export Configuration
on the
.ini
file.
, select the target location to
Configuration Status
Configuration
.ini
file.
Continue
Boot Menu
.
, select
DTK
(where sdg1 is the system-enumerated USB mass storage device)
8
Export the environment variable with the
export DT_SHARE = /mnt/usb
Navigate to
9
10
Run the DTK master file:
If your system is running on Microsoft Windows, go to
If your system is running on Linux, use the command:
sh/mnt/usb/dtkrunall.sh
This invokes the master file and applies the configuration settings you
saved in step 1 to your system.
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/opt/dell/toolkit/bin
folder.
.ini
file location:
E:\dtkrunall.bat
.
One-To-Many Scenario
For details on how to use the .ini file to update multiple systems, see the
Deployment Toolkit User's Guide.
Anything Else I Should Know?
If you are creating a virtual disk
• If you create a virtual disk by specifying the size (instead of using the
Select to create maximum virtual disk size
disks that you create will be bound to the controller and the array disk that
you selected. This condition is valid until you exhaust all the available
space on that array disk.
• When you select a virtual disk to delete, and that virtual disk is just one of
the virtual disks that was created using a particular array disk, all the
virtual disks created on that array disk will be selected for deletion.
If you are using a USB key as your destination location
• If you are using a USB key as your destination location for the
insert the USB key when you are prompted.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not boot your system to Systems Build
and Update Utility with the USB key inserted in your system.
option), subsequent virtual
.ini
file,
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Content Manager
The Content Manager is a tool in Dell™ Systems Build and Update Utility
that enables you to:
• download the latest Server Update Utility ISO image from Dell online at
ftp.dell.com
• create your customized repository using the
from the Dell online website.
• save your customized repository on a local or shared location and use it
later for system hardware updates in a pre-operating system or postoperating system environments.
• check for the latest updates by comparing your local or customized
repository with the Dell online repository at
How Do I Access Content Manager?
• If your system is running on a supported Microsoft® Windows® operating
system:
–From the
the autorun GUI displays when you insert the DVD. Select the
Content Manager
–From the
/
contentmanager/win/wincontent.exe
Double-click the
.
Dell Server Updates DVD or
ftp.dell.com
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
option.
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
to a location of your choice.
contentmanager.exe file
.
.
CD, extract
DVD,
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• If your system is running on a supported Linux operating system:
– From the
Systems Management Tools and Documentation
/contentmanager/lin/lincontent.tar
a location of your choice and run the
launch the
Dell Systems Build and Update Utility
. Extract the
./contentmanager
contentmanager
application from this location.
CD and the
DVD, go to
lincontent.tar
script to
Dell
file to
If you are running the
supported Linux operating system, you must run
1.i386.rpm
extracted the
NOTE: Content Manager does not run on SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server version 9
operating systems.
NOTE: For more information on the specific Content Manager screens and what
you can do on each screen, see the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility online help.
located under the
lincontent.tar
Content Manager
/rpms
.
for the first time on a
cabextract-1.2-
folder in the location where you
How Do I Get Server Update Utility Application Using Content Manager?
1
From the
Update Utility ISO image
Content Manager
location of your choice.
2
Using any CD/DVD burning software, burn the image onto a CD/DVD.
3
Insert the CD/DVD in the system where you want to update the firmware
and drivers.
4
If your system is running on a Windows operating system, the CD/DVD
will autorun to launch the Server Update Utility application.
If your system is running on a Linux operating system, launch the Server
Update Utility application from the CD/DVD. For example:
Select an Operation to Perform
and proceed to the next screen.
enables you to download the ISO image and save it to a
screen, select
Download Server
suu -g
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How Do I Create The Customized Repository On A Network Share Using Content Manager?
1
Mount the network drive of your choice manually. Later, when you are
creating the customized repository using
network drive in
2
If you have the
(under Select Create Source) and continue.
Else, select
3
Select the operating systems and platforms and complete the wizard to get
your customized repository.
Select Create Destination
Dell Server Updates DVD, select the DVD as the source
Dell Online Website
as the source and continue.
Content Manager
.
, specify this
How Will Checking For Repository Updates Help Me?
By using the Check for Repository Updates operation, you get a detailed
report on driver and firmware updates. This will help you evaluate what
updates are needed for your system.
Anything Else I Should Know?
If you create a customized repository with only Windows packages
• If you create a customized repository with only Windows packages, you
cannot update firmware using the
customized repository in the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility.
Firmware Update
module with the
Content Manager 35
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Glossary
BIOS
Acronym for basic input/output system. Your system's BIOS contains programs
stored on a flash memory chip. The BIOS controls the following:
• Communications between the microprocessor and peripheral devices, such as
the keyboard and the video adapter
• Miscellaneous functions, such as system messages
BMC
Abbreviation for baseboard management controller, which is the controller
interface between the DRAC and the managed system’s embedded systems
management (ESM).
DRAC
The Dell™ Remote Access Controller (DRAC) is a systems management tool
that enables users to remotely access, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade
their systems, independent of the operating system status.
DTK
The Dell OpenManage™ Deployment Toolkit (DTK) is a set of utilities for
configuring and deploying Dell PowerEdge™ systems. The DTK is designed for
customers who need to build scripted installations to deploy large numbers of
systems in a reliable fashion without having to dramatically change their current
deployment processes.
ESM
Abbreviation for embedded systems management, which is a set of instruction
coding in system software and firmware that notifies a user about potential
hardware problems on a system.
Inventory
Inventory is a list of components, such as the BIOS versions, firmware, and drivers
installed on your system.
NIC
Abbreviation for the network interface card. The NIC is an adapter circuit board
installed in a computer to provide a physical connection to a network.
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USB
Abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. A USB connector provides a single
connection point for multiple USB-compliant devices, such as mice, keyboards,
printers, and computer speakers. USB devices can also be connected and
disconnected while the system is running.
utility partition
A bootable partition on the hard drive that provides utilities and diagnostics for
your hardware and software. When activated, the partition boots and provides an
executable environment for the partition's utilities.
Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE)
The Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) is a
minimal Win32 subsystem with limited services, based on the Windows kernel
running in a protected mode. It contains the minimal functionality that you need
to run Windows Setup, install an operating system from a network share,
automate basic processes, and perform hardware validation.
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Index
A
Accessing
Boot Menu, 19
Command Line Interface, 27
Content Manager, 33
Firmware Update, 23
Hardware Configuration Scripting
Tool, 27
Server Operating System
Installation (SOI), 21
Update Utility Creation, 25
B
Boot Menu
accessing, 19
options, 20
C
Content Manager
accessing, 33
creating customized repository on
a network share using, 35
getting Server Update Utility
application using, 34
miscellaneous, 35
uses, 33
F
Firmware Update
accessing, 23
miscellaneous, 24
uses, 23
Functionalities in brief, 12
H
Hardware Configuration
Scripting Tool
accessing, 27
miscellaneous, 31
uses, 27
using the .ini file to deploy system
(one-to-many), 31
using the .ini file to deploy system
(one-to-one), 30
what BIOS options on your
system?, 29
which components to configure
for which Dell system, 28
Customized Repository
using, 26
Index 39
P
U
Prerequisites
Firmware Update, 16
Hardware Configuration Scripting
Tool, 16
Server Operating System
Installation, 15
Update Utility Creation, 16
Product overview
earlier OpenManage products, 11
functionalities, 12
R
Repository
checking for repository
updates, 35
what is, 23
S
Server Operating System
Installation (SOI)
accessing, 21
miscellaneous, 22
uses, 21
Update Utility Creation
accessing, 25
miscellaneous, 26
uses, 25
Using .ini file
to deploy system in one-to-many
scenario, 31
to deploy system in one-to-one
scenario, 30
Source Repository
what is, 25
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