Dell Update Packages Version 7.0 User Manual

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Dell Update Packages Version 7.0 User's Guide

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Contents

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2

Getting Started

What’s New in This Release.....................................................................................................................................7

Before You Begin......................................................................................................................................................7

Downloading DUPs...................................................................................................................................................7

Feature Overview......................................................................................................................................................8

HDD DUP support behind S110..........................................................................................................................8

Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers...........................................................................................................8

Support for Daisy chained SEP and Expander...................................................................................................8

SWRAID 3.0 (S110).............................................................................................................................................8

Rollback (Platform Configuration Registers)......................................................................................................8

Installing Device Drivers...........................................................................................................................................9

Interactive Mode................................................................................................................................................9

Non-Interactive Mode........................................................................................................................................9

Linux Prerequisites and Features.............................................................................................................................9

Dell-Qualified and Dell-Enabled Packages........................................................................................................9

OpenIPMI Requirements....................................................................................................................................9

Windows Prerequisites and Features....................................................................................................................10

Installation Order of DUPs......................................................................................................................................10

Important Tips to Remember for Using DUPs.........................................................................................................10

Other Documents You May Need...........................................................................................................................11

Contacting Dell.......................................................................................................................................................11

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Using Dell Update Packages

Updating Packages Component and System Compatibility....................................................................................13

Executing DUPs in Linux Environment....................................................................................................................13

Interactive Mode..............................................................................................................................................13

Non-Interactive Mode......................................................................................................................................13

Verifying the Digital Signature.........................................................................................................................14

Executing DUPs in the Windows Environment.......................................................................................................14

Verifying the Digital Signature.........................................................................................................................15

Compatibility Concerns...........................................................................................................................................15

Effects of Applying the Updates on a Running System..........................................................................................16

System Reboot Required..................................................................................................................................16

Saving Console Output for Linux......................................................................................................................16

Delivering DUPs to the Systems.............................................................................................................................16

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Updating Many Systems..................................................................................................................................16

Remote Terminal Sessions...............................................................................................................................16

Stand-alone Systems and Firewalls.................................................................................................................17

Confirming the Update............................................................................................................................................17

Performing BIOS and Firmware Updates Using Dell Linux Online Repository

Setting Up/Bootstrapping the Repository...............................................................................................................19

Creating a Local Mirror....................................................................................................................................19

Installing Firmware Tools........................................................................................................................................20

Downloading Applicable Firmware........................................................................................................................20

Inventory Installed Firmware..................................................................................................................................20

Updating BIOS and Firmware.................................................................................................................................20

Updating BIOS and Firmware Using CLI..........................................................................................................20

Updating BIOS and Firmware Using GUI..........................................................................................................21

Automatically Update Firmware.............................................................................................................................21

Viewing Log Information.........................................................................................................................................21

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4 Update and Rollback in Lifecycle Controller Enabled Server............................................23

Update in Lifecycle Controller................................................................................................................................23

Rollback in Lifecycle Controller..............................................................................................................................23

5 Command Line Interface Reference......................................................................................25

Linux CLI Options....................................................................................................................................................25

Windows CLI Options..............................................................................................................................................26

Exit Codes for CLI....................................................................................................................................................28

6 Linux Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................31

Known Issues..........................................................................................................................................................31

Diagnostic Tasks Will Not Run While a DUP Reboot is Pending.....................................................................31

Abnormal Termination of a DUP.......................................................................................................................31

Error While Loading Shared Libraries..............................................................................................................31

Insufficient Free Physical Memory to Load the BIOS Image...........................................................................31

Kernel Panic While Running Storage Controller Firmware Update Packages................................................32

Loss of Functionality While Renaming Linux DUPs..........................................................................................32

Yum and Up2date Repository Management Software Caches Incorrect Repository Metadata.....................32

DUPs Fail on 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System.....................................................................32

DUP Update of Firmware Might Fail While Running in the UEFI Mode............................................................32

Messages...............................................................................................................................................................33

DUP Message Logs.................................................................................................................................................39

Message Location............................................................................................................................................39

Messages Log Files..........................................................................................................................................39

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Windows Troubleshooting

Known Issues..........................................................................................................................................................41

Inventory Failure on Microsoft Windows Operating System...........................................................................41

Messages...............................................................................................................................................................41

DUP Message Logs.................................................................................................................................................43

Message Location............................................................................................................................................43

Messages Log Files..........................................................................................................................................43

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8 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................45

Trusted Platform Module and BitLocker Support

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 User Account Control

UAC Restrictions When Running DUPs remotely...................................................................................................50

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Getting Started

A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a single software element on the system.

DUPs are available for the following software components:

• System BIOS

• System firmware, also known as the Embedded Systems Management (ESM) firmware

• Remote Access Controller (RAC) firmware

• RAID controller firmware and device drivers

Using DUPs, you can update a wide range of system components simultaneously and apply scripts to similar sets of Dell systems to bring the system components to the same version levels.

You can use DUPs to:

• Apply an individual update to a system by using an interactive command line interface (CLI).

• Install device drivers in interactive and non-interactive modes.

• Execute multiple updates on the system by using a script comprised of non‑interactive commands that you write using the CLI feature.

• Leverage your operating system’s scheduling and software distribution utilities to apply updates remotely to any number of systems.

What’s New in This Release

• BIOS - Staged update

• HDD DUP support behind S110

• Support for Daisy chained SEP and Expander

• SWRAID 3.0 (S110)

• Rollback (Platform Configuration Registers)

Before You Begin

Before you install and use DUPs, ensure that:

• The system and operating system is supported by DUPs.

• You have Administrator privileges.

Downloading DUPs

You can download DUPs from

: DUPs are also available in the repository folder in the Dell Server Updates DVD, along with the Catalog.xml

NOTE (that contains information about both Windows and Linux DUPs) and DellSoftwareBundleReport.html files.

To download DUPs from support.dell.com:

support.dell.com.

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1. Log on to

2. Select Drivers and Downloads.

3. Enter the service tag or choose your product model.

NOTE

4. Select the product family and product line.

5. Select the operating system, language, category, and the update importance. Lists of applicable updates are displayed.

6. Click

7. To complete downloading the file, follow the instructions on the screen.

NOTE and clicking it. In case you want to download more than one file type, you must do it one at a time.

NOTE for more information.

support.dell.com and select Support for Enterprise IT.

: In case you enter the service tag, there is no need choose the product family, line etc.

Download.

: You can also download a different file format from the File Title column by selecting a file format for the DUP

: You can also download a DUP or group of DUPs using Dell Repository Manager. See the DRM users guide

Feature Overview

This section provides a brief description of the Dell Update Package (DUP) supported features.

HDD DUP support behind S110

With the earlier release, HDD that supported online FW updates could be updated when connected to a H200, H300, SAS5, SAS6, PERC5, PERC6, H7xx and H8xx servers. With the new feature, the HDD that supports online FW updates can also be updated when connected to a S110.

Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers

BIOS DUP on Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers use Lifecycle Controller to update BIOS. BIOS DUP staged procedure stages the BIOS firmware to maser partition and creates a System Services Information Block (SSIB) update task. The SSM manager executes the SSIB update task on reboot. The update task in the SSIB is a call to update wrapper in Lifecycle Controller which has BIOS update logic.

Support for Daisy chained SEP and Expander

From 12G release onwards, internal Backplanes are cascaded together to extended available HDD on a system. DUP now supports flashing upstream and downstream backplane, where upstream and downstream can be SEP or Expander Backplane.

SWRAID 3.0 (S110)

S110 is a new software Raid adapter supported in 12G release. DUP now supports flashing of S110 Driver.

Rollback (Platform Configuration Registers)

For 7.0 and later releases, the user cannot rollback when same version of the FW is flashed via DUP. In case user flashes the same version of FW on a device, it causes both the previous and current versions to be the same. The FW

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image for the previous version has already been deleted because the same version overlaid the previous version. In MAS022 partition every device has a folder; the name of the folder is same with the unique component ID of the device. Under the component ID folder, two folders named as payload which was flashed recently and previous folder carries the payload which was flashed earlier.

current and previous are created, where current folder has the

Installing Device Drivers

DUPs update BIOS, firmware, drivers, and applications. If a device driver is not present in the system, DUPs allow you to do a fresh installation of the driver. You can install the driver provided the supported hardware is present.

Interactive Mode

In interactive mode, if a fresh installation is applicable, DUP displays a message to install the driver along with the version of the package. Click Yes

Non-Interactive Mode

When a fresh installation is applicable, executing DUPs with the /s switch installs the driver.

For example,

packagename.exe /s and packagename.exe /s /r does a fresh installation of driver DUPs.

to install the package. Installation results are logged in the

DUP Message Logs.

: Not all driver DUPs support fresh installation. See the

NOTE

Operating Systems readme

file for the list of drivers that do not support fresh installation.

Dell Update Packages for Microsoft Windows

Linux Prerequisites and Features

This section lists all the prerequisites and features for Linux Operating System.

Dell-Qualified and Dell-Enabled Packages

Before installing DUPs, read the information provided online and in the download package. Ensure that the updates you selected are both necessary and appropriate for the system. You may also need to complete some or all of the following steps:

• Add executable privileges to the package filename. Type the following command:

• Verify that the package meets the prerequisites for performing an update. To perform the check, type the following command:

• Determine one of the following methodologies for performing the updates. The first method is called as Single update method. In this method, Run DUP from the command line in interactive mode to perform the update. The other method is called as Script method. Use this method if you want to run one or more updates from a script in non-interactive mode.

./packagename.bin -c

OpenIPMI Requirements

Certain DUPs may require the latest OpenIPMI Linux device drivers to be installed on the system. If you are prompted during installation to obtain the latest drivers, seesupport.dell.com or download the latest drivers from the Linux support site.

chmod +x packagename.bin

: For dependencies and information on running DUPs in the Dell‑provided embedded Linux environment and

NOTE in a customized embedded Linux environment and for information on the required files and tools, see the

OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide

at support.dell.com/manuals.

Dell

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: The required minimum kernel version is 2.6.9-42.

NOTE

Windows Prerequisites and Features

Before installing DUPs, read the information provided online and in the download package. Ensure that the updates you selected are necessary and appropriate for the system. You may also need to complete some or all of the following steps:

NOTE

: Run the DUP Check option on the target system to ensure that the system meets the prerequisites for

performing an update.To run the check from the CLI, type the following command:

packagename.exe /c /s

To run the check from the GUI, perform the following steps:

1. Double-click the

2. Read the information about the update in the GUI’s scrolling text window. You can view the log results after running the check option from either the CLI or the GUI. The default path for the

log file is C:\dell\updatepackage\log.

3. Determine that the target system meets compatibility requirements.

4. For more information, see the Dell OpenManage Legacy Compatibility Guide, the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix, and Other Documents You May Need.

5. Create a directory structure for performing the updates.

6. Determine a methodology for performing the updates. The first method is called as Single update method. In this method, Run the DUP from the command line in interactive mode to perform the update. The other method is called as Script method. Use this method if you want to run one or more updates from a script in non-interactive mode.

NOTE

: DUPs for Windows can also be found in the repository on the Dell Server Updates DVD that contains the

updated BIOS, drivers, and firmware components for Dell systems.

.exe file for the DUP you downloaded.

Installation Order of DUPs

If you are installing multiple DUPs, install the updates that require a reboot at the end. For recommended installation order see the following table.

Installation Order System Software Components

1 Device driver

2 Device firmware

3 ESM firmware

4 BIOS

NOTE

: If you have updated the BIOS, Power supply FW, PERC FW, SAS expander FW, PCIeSSD FW, Intel, QLogic

and Broadcom FW the changes to the components take effect only after you reboot the system.

NOTE

: To ensure a single reboot, you must install the ESM firmware update before the BIOS update.

Important Tips to Remember for Using DUPs

• Prepare repair disks before you perform any updates.

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• Download the currently installed version of drivers, BIOS, and firmware, so that you have a backup plan in case of any issues.

• Make sure that you have a backup of operating system files or system configuration files stored on a system other than the one you are updating.

• Make sure that the updates are planned for and performed by the system administrator who knows which applications could be affected.

• Before updating all systems, perform the upgrade on one nonessential system to test the update.

• Do not run other applications while executing DUPs.

• Do not shut down the system while an update is in progress.

• Make sure that the system reboots without power interruption after performing a BIOS update.

• Do not close any terminal console windows used for performing the DUP CLI execution, while DUP executions are in progress.

Contacting Dell

NOTE

: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice,

packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.

Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues:

1. Visit

2. Select your support category.

3. If you are not a U.S. customer, select your country code at the bottom of the support.dell.com page, or select All to

4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need.

support.dell.com.

see more choices.

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Using Dell Update Packages

Dell provides a number of aids to help you determine whether or not the system requires an update. You can download DUP from support.dell.com. For more information, see Downloading DUPs.

: DUPs currently does not support every device type. DUPs will be available on additional devices in future

NOTE releases.

Updating Packages Component and System Compatibility

You can run the DUP and read the summary information. This information is provided to help you determine whether the update is appropriate for the system and specific environment.

Executing DUPs in Linux Environment

You can run DUPs from the console in two modes:

• interactive

• non‑interactive

Interactive Mode

In the interactive mode, you issue a command, and the interface prompts you for permission to continue executing the command. When you execute a package interactively, it first displays a scrollable view of the release notes for the package. You may view these notes before continuing with the execution of the package.

DUP may be executed from a local console attached to the target system or from an administrator’s workstation by

ssh

using a remote shell, such as the package in its simplest form by typing ./packagename.bin from the working directory, where packagename is the model and component‑specific name of the package. This syntax assumes that the .bin file has the appropriate permissions set and that a user account with root privileges executes the update. Once underway, the DUP will echo its progress and status to the console (stdout) and log its activity to /var/log/messages.

. Once a package has been delivered to the target system, administrators can execute

Non-Interactive Mode

Non‑interactive mode is essential when executing a script for applying DUPs to multiple systems. When applying DUPs to multiple systems, you cannot answer yes or no during script execution. the script specifies mode; often script writers add ‑f for force and ‑r for reboot if a reboot is required for the type of update being performed.

In the following command example, the command applies a BIOS DUP without any user confirmation, forces the execution in the case of a downgrade from a more recent BIOS version, and reboots the system after the DUP is applied. This command is executed provided the DUP satisfies all the system and version requirements.

./PE2850-ESM_FRMW_LX_R92394.bin -q -f -r

For more information on the command line interface (CLI), see Command Line Interface Reference.

‑q for non‑interactive

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Verifying the Digital Signature

A digital signature is used to authenticate the identity of the signer of an Update Package and to certify that the original content is unchanged. Digital signature of DUPs gives you a more reliable and trustful method of authentication.

Verifying the digital signature ensures that the original Update Package was received correctly and that the content has not been modified since it was signed.

Verifying the Digital Signature on Linux

If you do not already have it installed on your system, you must install the Gnu Privacy Guard (GPG) to verify a Linux DUP digital signature. To use the standard verification procedure, perform the following steps:

1. Get the Dell Linux public GnuPG key, if you do not already have it. You can download it by navigating to lists.us.dell.com and clicking the Dell Public GPG key link.

2. Import the public key to the gpg trust database by running the following command: Filename>

: You must have a private key to complete the process.

NOTE

3. To avoid a distrusted-key warning, validate the public key by its fingerprint before you use it.

a) Type the following command: b) Within the GPG key editor, type fpr. The following message appears:

(Product Group) <linux‑[email protected]> Primary key fingerprint: 4172 E2CE 955A 1776 A5E6 1BB7 CA77 951D 23B6 6A9D. If the fingerprint of the imported key is the same as the key owner's, you have a correct copy of the key. You can verify the key's owner in person, over the phone, or by any other means that guarantees that you

are communicating with the key's true owner. c) While still in the key editor, type sign. d) Answer the list of trust-validation questions that appears and create a passphrase to use as the secret key. You

must import and validate the public key only once.

4. Obtain the Linux DUP and its associated signature file from support.dell.com/support/downloads.

NOTE: Each Linux DUP has a separate signature file, which is displayed along with the DUP. You need both the DUP and its associated signature file for verification. By default, the signature file is named the same as the DUP filename with a sign extension.

5. Verify the DUP using the following command: gpg --verify <

Update Package filename

gpg --edit-key 23B66A9D

pub 1024D/23B66A9D 2001-04-16 Dell, Inc.

Linux Update Package signature filename

gpg --import

<Public Key

> <

Executing DUPs in the Windows Environment

Linux

To run DUPs from the interactive graphical user interface (GUI), perform the following steps. This procedure applies to all Update Packages.

1. Execute the DUP by double-clicking the filename from within Windows Explorer.

2. Read the update information displayed in the DUP window.

3. Click Install to install the DUP.

4. Reboot the system, if necessary.

To execute DUPs from the command line interface (CLI), see Command Line Interface Reference.

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Verifying the Digital Signature

Verifying the digital signature ensures that the original Update Package was received correctly and that the content has not been modified since it was signed.

Verifying the Digital Signature on Windows

To verify the Update Package’s digital signature, perform the following steps:

1. Start Windows Explorer and locate the Update Package whose digital signature you want to verify.

2. Right-click the filename.

3. Click

4. In the Properties window, click the Digital Signatures tab. If this tab is not displayed, the Update Package is not

5. Select the signature from the signature list, and click

6. Read the digital signature information to verify that the digital signature is OK.

7. Click

Properties in the pop-up menu.

signed.

NOTE

: If this tab is not displayed, the Update Package is not signed.

NOTE

: The signature is not verified until you click Details.

NOTE

: The Digital Signature Details window appears.

OK to close the window.

Details.

Compatibility Concerns

DUPs are designed to confirm that all prerequisites are satisfied before applying the update to the system. Each DUP checks to ensure the following:

• The logged-on user has root privileges.

• The DUP to be applied in the command is compatible with the target system.

• The DUP to be applied in the command is compatible with the operating system running on the system.

• The device associated with the DUP is present on the system.

• The minimum required versions of related system software are running on the system.

DUPs are designed with built-in error handling capabilities to ensure that the preceding requirements are validated. If the conditions are not met, no update occurs. DUPs also check for dependencies between BIOS and certain ESM packages. The application design allows you to create groups of DUPs and apply them to a wide range of systems. Additionally, if you only want to verify that a given package can be applied to the system, you can invoke the package by using the following CLI command:

./Packagename.bin ‑c for Linux

packagename.exe /c /s for Windows

This command executes the dependency rules within the DUP, issues any warnings, exits without applying the update to the system, and writes the results to the console. You can also use the DUP to set an exit code to perform decisions within the scripts.

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Effects of Applying the Updates on a Running System

This section describes all the effects of applying the updates on a Running System.

System Reboot Required

Certain packages, such as those that update the system BIOS, require a reboot for the new software to take effect. After you apply an update that requires a reboot, you must restart the system to complete the update.

You have the option of choosing to defer the reboot until another time as long as you do not turn off the system. This feature is primarily intended to allow you to apply any number of updates together and perform the system reboot after the last update has been applied. If this process is interrupted, for example, through a power interruption, you must repeat the updates. Therefore, it is recommended that you schedule updates for a time when the reboot can take place immediately after you apply the last update.

Saving Console Output for Linux

As the DUPs are executed, messages are printed to the console. To redirect console output, use the following syntax with interactive commands:

./packagename.bin|tee -a logname.lo

|tee specifies the output from the DUP to be sent to both the console and to a log file. The ‑a switch make sure that

The the output is appended to a file, protecting any previous log file output from being overwritten.

Delivering DUPs to the Systems

The DUP application does not provide scheduling and delivery of the packages to multiple systems. You must rely on third‑party or native operating system applications to accomplish script execution and distribution on multiple systems.

Updating Many Systems

For large environments that consist of hundreds or perhaps thousands of systems, remote software distribution applications provide the best solution. Many of these tools can effectively leverage the DUP and provide the convenience of installing and updating a variety of software, such as operating systems and applications, in a heterogeneous environment.

Network file shares also are an effective method of making DUP accessible in a distributed environment. When a DUP begins execution, it first copies the contents of the package to a temporary location on the system’s local drive. This process ensures that the update can be completed even if the connection to the network share is lost for any reason.

Remote Terminal Sessions

In today's highly distributed environment, it is common for IT organizations to use remote access solutions, such as Microsoft Terminal Services, to gain access to their remote systems. You may use this type of solution to run DUPs.

: If the terminal session is disconnected during a NIC driver update, you will need to re-connect and verify

NOTE that the update has completed successfully.

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Stand-alone Systems and Firewalls

For systems that are not connected to the Internet or that have firewall which block user downloads, you need to download DUP from You can make DUP available to the system by copying them onto removable media that the system supports.

support.dell.com by using a system that has Internet access, such as desktop or portable computer.

Confirming the Update

To ensure that DUPs were applied to the system, review the console output that was generated during execution. For detailed information about the messages, see Linux Troubleshooting.

If you want to revert to a previous (older) version of the software after updating to a newer version, you must download the appropriate DUP from

support.dell.com and install it.

1. For Linux:

f option, which forces the downgrade.

NOTE

NOTE updated BIOS, and firmware components for Dell systems. For more information, see the

User's Guide

2. For Windows:To install the earlier version from a script, use the /s (unattended) mode. In addition, you must use the

CLI

To install the previous version from a script, use -q (unattended) mode. In addition, you must use the CLI -

: If the system loses power during the update process, you must perform the updates again.

: DUPs for Linux can also be found in the repository on the

Dell Server Updates DVD

that contains the

Server Update Utility

available at

/f option, which forces the downgrade. You are prompted to ensure that you want to install an earlier version.

support.dell.com/manuals.

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Performing BIOS and Firmware Updates Using Dell Linux Online Repository

You can update the system to the latest version or to a specific version of the BIOS and firmware available in the Dell Linux online repository. The updates are available in the RPM Package Manager (RPM) format. RPM is a standard package format for software updates specific to Linux operating systems. You can inventory the system, scan the repository for matching firmware with newer version using repository management software such as Yellowdog Updater, Modified (YUM), Red Hat Update Agent (up2date), rug, and zypper. The repository management software supports the following operating systems:

• Yum: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.3 (x86_32, x86_64)

• Up2date: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.8 (x86_32, x86_64)

• Rug: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 (x86_64)

• Zypper: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (x86_64)

Firmware-tools are used to update BIOS and firmware on the system. With firmware-tools, the RPM-based BIOS and firmware updates are available along with the packages containing the tools to install those updates. Using a repository management software, you can easily update the BIOS and firmware to the latest or specific versions on the system.

The latest BIOS and firmware updates are available at the Dell OM 6.2 Linux Repository website at linux.dell.com/repo/ hardware/latest/.

To update BIOS and firmware for the system:

• Setup/bootstrap the repository.

• Install firmware-tools.

• Download applicable firmware.

• Update BIOS and firmware.

Setting Up/Bootstrapping the Repository

To setup/bootstrap the Dell Linux online repository, run the following command at the command prompt:

1. wget -q -O - http://linux.dell.com/repo/hardware/latest/bootstrap.cgi | bash | bash

2. The system is configured to access the Dell Linux online repository using supported repository management

software. The Dell GPG keys and libsmbios (BIOS library) are also installed.

Creating a Local Mirror

To create a local mirror of the Dell Linux online repository, use the following command:

rsync://linux.dell.com/repo/hardware

: The Dell Linux repository contains .htaccess files. To enable Apache system to recognize these, you must

NOTE allow overrides for the directory that contains the Dell Linux repository.

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Installing Firmware Tools

Depending on the repository management software you are using, run one of the following commands to install firmware-tools:

1. For yum:

2. For up2date:

3. For rug:

4. For zypper: zypper install dell_ft_install

yum install dell_ft_install

up2date -i dell_ft_install

rug install dell_ft_install

Downloading Applicable Firmware

Depending on the repository management software you are using, run one of the following commands to download applicable firmware:

a) For yum: b) For up2date: up2date --solvedeps=$(bootstrap_firmware -u) c) For rug:

uniq ) d) For zypper: zypper install $(bootstrap_firmware)

Bootstrap firmware is a process where the latest BIOS or Firmware update RPMs for the system are downloaded from the repository, along with the utilities necessary to inventory and apply updates on the system.

yum install $(bootstrap_firmware)

Inventory Installed Firmware

You can also inventory the system for the list of existing versions of BIOS and firmware using the following command:

inventory_firmware

Updating BIOS and Firmware

After you have installed the firmware-tools and downloaded the applicable BIOS and firmware updates, you can update the BIOS and firmware on the system using the CLI or the GUI.

Updating BIOS and Firmware Using CLI

1. To inventory the system and scan the repository for new versions of components, run the following command: update_firmware

2. This command provides information about the existing versions of components on the system and the list of component versions that are available to be installed.

3. To install all applicable BIOS and firmware updates on the system, run the following command: update_firmware -yes

Once the devices are updated, the Execution Success message is displayed.

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Updating BIOS and Firmware Using GUI

1. To start the interactive GUI, run the following command:

2. The

3. To update BIOS and firmware on the system to the versions available in the repository:

4. You can also perform the following:

Inventory and Update Firmware window displays the existing versions of components on the system and the

component versions that are available to be installed.

a) Select the required devices to be updated and click

displayed. b) Continue to update page c) Click d) Click

a) If the system component version is higher than the version available in the repository, you can downgrade the

b) To re-install the component versions, select the required components and click Allow Reflash.

. Update Now to start performing the updates. Once the devices are updated, the execution success

message is displayed for each device.

system components to the versions in the repository. In the Inventory and Update Firmware dialog box, select

the required components to downgrade and click

....To view the list of selected devices and their versions click Show Details.

inventory_firmware_gui

Update Firmware. The Update Firmware dialog box is

Allow Downgrade.

Automatically Update Firmware

By default, installing a BIOS or firmware RPM does not apply the update to the hardware. The update is manually applied using the update_firmware command. However, you can automatically update the hardware during RPM installation by configuring the

To automatically install BIOS and firmware updates, ensure that rpm_mode is set to auto in the firmware.conf file as shown:

[main]

# Automatically install BIOS updates when an RPM BIOS Update file is installed

# values: 'auto', 'manual'

# default: 'manual'

rpm_mode=auto

/etc/firmware/firmware.conf file.

Viewing Log Information

The log information is stored in the firmware-updates.log file located at /var/log/ folder.

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Update and Rollback in Lifecycle Controller Enabled Server

Dell Lifecycle Controller Enabled Server is an embedded configuration utility that enables systems and storage management tasks from an embedded environment throughout the system’s life cycle.

Residing on an embedded flash memory card, Lifecycle Controller is similar to a BIOS utility in that it can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of an installed operating system.

Using Lifecycle Controller, you can quickly identify, download, and apply system updates without searching the Dell Support website. You can also configure the system BIOS and system devices (such as NIC, RAID, and iDRAC), deploy an operating system, and run diagnostics to validate the system and the attached hardware.

: Certain platforms or systems may not support the full set of features provided by Lifecycle Controller.

NOTE

Update in Lifecycle Controller

You can update the system BIOS, iDRAC firmware, power supply firmware, RAID firmware, and NIC firmware. Use the wizard to display a list of available updates for the system.

You can define a location to search for available updates from the following options:

Platform Update

1. The Dell File Transfer Protocol (FTP) system (ftp.dell.com). You can use a proxy system to access ftp.dell.com

2. A USB device. When accessing updates from a local USB device, the USB device must be plugged in before selecting the Platform Update option in Lifecycle Controller. For more information on updating the platform, see the Dell

Unified Server Configurator User Guide

After you select the updates you want to apply, Lifecycle Controller downloads and applies the updates. If you decide to update any device in Lifecycle Controller, the update package of the corresponding device is downloaded. After successfully downloading, verifying, and extracting the DUPs, the corresponding devices are updated. If the update fails, error messages are displayed.

available at support.dell.com/manuals .

Rollback in Lifecycle Controller

You can update any component, for example BIOS, in both Lifecycle Controller and the operating system environment. After the update is successful in the operating system environment using DUPs, you can enter Lifecycle Controller and revert the component to the version that was previously installed before the update occurred.

Lifecycle Controller supports platform firmware rollback to the previous version. If the operating system has a non– functioning application because of a BIOS or firmware flash, reboot to Lifecycle Controller and roll back to the previous version.

: Only BIOS and firmware can be rolled back. The Lifecycle Controller application, the Dell Diagnostics

NOTE application, and drivers needed for operating system installation cannot be rolled back to an earlier version.

If you have updated the system’s BIOS or firmware only once, the rollback feature offers the option of reverting to the factory-installed BIOS or firmware images. If you have updated the BIOS or firmware to multiple versions, the factoryinstalled images are overwritten and you cannot revert to them.

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: Rollback is not supported in the operating system environment. To enable rollback, ensure that you boot into

NOTE Lifecycle Controller.

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Command Line Interface Reference

You can display information about CLI options by typing the DUP name and either -h or --help at a command line prompt.

The console displays all of the command line options and provides help for each choice.

Linux CLI Options

For a list of the CLI options for Linux, a description of each option, and the command syntax see the following table.

CLI Option CLI Task Description Command Syntax

(no option; run command without options)

Run commands in interactive mode.

-h or --help

Help option

Apply the DUP in interactive mode; if the DUP is valid and can be applied, interacts with the user, asking questions.

Display command line options and help information.

--help option executes before all

The other -- options.

: This option exits after

NOTE displaying the requested information; no DUP verification or updates occur.

./packagename

./packagename ./packagename

.bin

.bin -h .bin --help

-c

Check option

-f

Force option

--list

List package contents option

codeblock>

Run command in non-interactive mode

-q

Determine if the update can be applied to the target system.

Force a downgrade or update to an older version. The required when using the ‑f option.

NOTE: Before downgrading the software to a previous version, refer to the documentation of the previous version.

Display all files that are contained in the DUP.

NOTE displaying the requested information; no DUP verification or updates occur.

Execute the DUP silently without user intervention.

‑q option is

: This option exits after

./packagename

packagename .bin -q ‑f

./packagename

.bin -c

.bin --list

.bin -q

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CLI Option CLI Task Description Command Syntax

-r

Reboot option

--rebuild

Rebuild option

-v,--version

Display version option

Reboot the system, if required, after performing the update. The reboot does not occur:

• If the DUP fails or is not applicable to the target system.

• If the DUP does not require the target system to be rebooted.

NOTE

The

-q option is required with this

option.

Automatically rebuild a DUP to support Linux operating system kernels in addition to the supported kernels.

Display the version, fixes, enhancements, and release date; lists systems to which the DUP can be applied.

NOTE

: This option exits after displaying the requested information; no DUP verification or updates occur.

/packagename .bin -r ‑q

/packagename .bin --rebuild

./packagename ./packagename

.bin -v .bin --version

--extract

<path>

Extract all files contained in the DUP to the path you specify. If the directory specified in the path does not exist, it is created.

If the path contains spaces, use quotation marks around the < value.

NOTE

: This option exits after extracting the requested files; no DUP verification or updates occur.

path>

./packagename ./packagename

files"

.bin --extract /update .bin --extract "/update

Windows CLI Options

For a list of the CLI options for Windows, a description of each option, and the command syntax see the following table.

NOTE: DUPs for Microsoft Windows operating systems cannot display output at the command line because they are Windows GUI applications. All output information is written to a log file. For information on log files, see DUP

Message Logs.

CLI Option CLI Task Description Command Syntax

/? or /h Help option

Displays command line options and help information.

packagename.exe /? packagename.exe /h

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CLI Option CLI Task Description Command Syntax

/c Check option

/e=<path> Extract option

/f Force option

Determines if the update can be applied to the target system.

/s option is required with this

The option.

Options /f, /e, and /r are not valid with this option.

When you click user interface (GUI) mode, the same checking process is performed.

Extracts all files contained in the DUP to the path you specify. If the directory specified in the path does not exist, it is created.

If the path contains spaces, use quotation marks around the < value.

The /s option is required with this option.

Options /f, /c, and /r are not valid with this option.

Allows downgrade of the software to a previous (older) version.

/s option is required with this

The option.

Options /e and /c are not valid with this option.

: Before downgrading the

NOTE software to a previous version, see the documentation for the previous version.

in the graphical

Install

path>

packagename

packagename packagename

files"

packagename

.exe /s /c /l=c:\pkg.log

.exe /s /e=c:\update .exe /s /e="c:\update

.exe /s /f /l=c:\pkg.log

/l=<filename> Log option

/r Reboot option

Appends logged messages to a specified ASCII file; creates a new file if one does not exist.

NOTE

If the file name contains spaces, use quotation marks around the < value.

The /s option is required with this option.

Reboots the system, if required, after performing the update. The reboot does not occur:

• If the DUP fails or is not applicable to the target system

• If the DUP does not require a reboot

The

/s option is required with this

option.

filename>

packagename packagename

\pkg.log"

packagename

.exe /s /l=c:\pkg.log .exe /s /l="c:\Update Log

.exe /s /r /l=c:\pkg.log

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CLI Option CLI Task Description Command Syntax

/e and /c are not valid with this

Options option.

/s Silent option

Executes the update silently without user intervention. When /s is not specified, the DUP is launched in GUI (interactive) mode.

/s option is required when using

The the /e, /f, /c, /l, and /u options.

: Using the /s option causes

NOTE all output to be written to log files.

packagename

.exe /s /l=c:\pkg.log

/u=<filename> Unicode Log option

Appends logged messages to a specified Unicode file; creates a new file if one does not exist. If the file name contains spaces, use quotation marks around the <

The /s option is required with this option.

filename>

value.

packagename packagename

\pkg.log"

Exit Codes for CLI

Exit codes help you determine and analyze the execution results after you run DUPs.

After running DUPs, set the exit codes described in the following table.

Value Message Name Display Name Description

0 SUCCESSFUL Success

1 UNSUCCESSFUL

(FAILURE)

2 REBOOT_REQUIRED Reboot required

3 DEP_SOFT_ERROR Soft dependency error

Unsuccessful

The update was successful.

An error occurred during the update process; the update was not successful.

You must restart the system to apply the updates.

Some possible explanations are:

• You attempted to update to the installed version of the software.

• You tried to downgrade to a previous version of the software.

.exe /s /u=c:\pkg.log .exe /s /u="c:\Update Log

4 DEP_HARD_ERROR Hard dependency error

5 QUAL_HARD_ERROR Qualification error

To avoid receiving this error, provide the

The required prerequisite software was not found on the system. The update was unsuccessful because the system did not meet BIOS, driver, or firmware prerequisites for the update to be applied, or because no supported device was found on the target system.

The DUP is not applicable to the system. Some possible explanations are:

• The operating system is not supported by the DUP.

• The system is not supported by the DUP.

/f option.

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Value Message Name Display Name Description

• The DUP is not compatible with the devices found in your system.

A QUAL_HARD_ERROR cannot be suppressed by using the /f switch.

6 REBOOTING_SYSTEM Rebooting system

9 RPM_VERIFY_FAILED RPM verification has

failed

The system is being rebooted.

The Linux DUP framework uses RPM verification to ensure the security of all DUP dependent Linux utilities. If security is compromised, the framework displays a message and an RPM Verify Legend, and then exits with exit code 9.

RPM produces output failure. The format of the output is:

.SM5DLUGT 'utility name'

For example, if the the framework displays the message:

rpm verify

failed: .M...... /usr/bin/fmt

RPM Verify Output Legend: .‑ Verification test passed S‑ File Size differs M‑ Mode differs (includes permissions and file type) 5‑ MD5 sum differs D‑ Device major/minor number mismatch L‑ ReadLink(2) path mismatch U‑ User ownership differs G‑ Group ownership differs T‑ mTime differs

only

if there is a verification

fmt

command is compromised,

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Linux Troubleshooting

This section describes possible troubleshooting steps related to Linux Operating System.

Known Issues

The issues listed below are known issues and corrective actions for Dell Update Packages (DUPs) for Linux operating systems. Also see the corresponding

: The readme.txt file, which is available at support.dell.com/manuals, provides the latest information

NOTE regarding known issues.

Readme for Linux

Diagnostic Tasks Will Not Run While a DUP Reboot is Pending

If you try to run a diagnostic task and there are pending updates, the diagnostic task fails.

To resolve this, complete all pending updates, reboot the system and then run a diagnostic task.

Abnormal Termination of a DUP

A DUP may stop abruptly due to a power outage or abnormal termination.

To resolve this:

at support.dell.com/manuals.

1. Remove the lock file.

2. Type the command:

3. Run the DUP again to reapply the update.

rm -f /var/lock/.spsetup

Error While Loading Shared Libraries

The following error may be displayed when you load shared libraries. Error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++.so.5: Cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory.

To install the compatibility libraries, using the following command:

RPM -ih compat-libstdc++-33-3.2.3-47.3.i386.rpm

Insufficient Free Physical Memory to Load the BIOS Image

BIOS updates require enough free physical memory to load the entire BIOS image into the physical memory. If there is insufficient free physical memory available on the system to load the BIOS image, the DUP for BIOS may fail. To resolve this, the BIOS can be updated using the diskette method, run the DUP after adding more memory or immediately after a reboot.

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Kernel Panic While Running Storage Controller Firmware Update Packages

Linux systems running one or more applications that interact with SCSI devices in certain ways are known to cause a kernel panic situation.

To resolve this, stop the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator and Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Storage Management Service before running storage controller firmware DUPs.

Loss of Functionality While Renaming Linux DUPs

Linux DUPs can be executed even if they are renamed, but some functionality is lost. Renamed Linux DUPs with extensions that are in the Linux MIME (Multimedia Internet Message Extensions) database could fail to execute from various X‑Windows desktops, for example GNOME. In this case the desktop issues a file open error message indicating that the DUP cannot be opened. This occurs if a DUP with an uppercase .BIN extension is renamed to one having a lowercase .bin extension. The .bin extension has an entry in the Linux MIME database which leads to the file open error.

Yum and Up2date Repository Management Software Caches Incorrect Repository Metadata

To resolve this, use one of the following methods:

For yum:

yum clean all command to remove old metadata and retry updating the firmware.

Run the

For up2date:

Remove old metadata using the run rm -f /var/spool/up2date/* command. Alternatively, delete all files from the /var/ spool/up2date folder. Up2date automatically downloads the required updates.

DUPs Fail on 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating System

If DUPs fail to run on a 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system, manually install the following RPMs:

• compat-libstdc++-33.i686

• libstdc++-4.4.4-5.el6.i686

• libxml2.i686

: The RPMs are available on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 x64 media.

NOTE

DUP Update of Firmware Might Fail While Running in the UEFI Mode

When Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 or SLES11 is installed and booted in a UEFI environment, flashing firmware via DUP might fail after DUP reboots the system.

DUP relies on a warm reset to enable firmware flashing. In the UEFI mode, the kernel by default performs a cold reset.

Boot the system with the successfully. You could add this to /etc/grub.conf to be persistent across reboots.

NOTE

: Using the reboot=w option as documented in the Linux Kernel documentation might cause a Kernel Panic to

occur on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 while the system shuts down.

reboot=k

kernel command line option to enable the firmware flashing procedure to complete

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Messages

For descriptions and solutions to messages that you may receive when running DUPs, see the following table.

Message Description/Solution

This Update Package is not compatible with your system Your system: <Model NameN> System(s) supported by this package: <Model NameN>

Select a compatible DUP, and try the update again.

This Update Package cannot be executed under the current operating system.

This Update Package is not compatible with any of the devices detected in your system.

he prerequisite software version for this update was not found. Software application name: <name> Current version:<version> Required version: <version>

You must use the -f option to continue with the update in the non‑interactive mode.

The software to be updated was not found. Install the following software, and then retry the update. Software name: <name> Required version: <version>

The version of this Update Package is newer than the currently installed version. Software application name: <name> Package version: <version> Installed version: <version>

DUPs supports Linux operating systems and kernels supported by the -- rebuild option.

Select a compatible DUP for the device(s) you want to update, and try again.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because a prerequisite requirement was not met. Install the appropriate prerequisite software version, and try the update again.

The version of this DUP is either older than or the same as the version installed. To apply the DUP, you must force execution.

The system does not contain the software that matches the DUP.

This message confirms the version of the currently installed software before the update is performed.

(Using the interactive mode) Type to continue.

(Using the CLI) Specify the -foption.

Y or N when prompted

The version of this Update Package is older than the currently installed version. Software application name: <name> Package version: <version> Installed version: <version>

The version of this Update Package is the same as the currently installed version. <version> Software application name: <name> Package version: <version> Installed version: <version>

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because a newer version of the software already exists on the system. To install the older version:

(Using the interactive mode) Type to continue.

(Using the CLI) Specify the -f option.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because the same version of the software already exists on the system.

(Using the interactive mode) Type to continue.

(Using the CLI) Specify the -f option.

Y or N when prompted

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Message Description/Solution

This package is not compatible with the version of Server Agent on your system. You must upgrade to Server Administrator before running this package.

Use an alternative update method from

support.dell.com.

This update package requires an OpenIPMI driver. Currently no OpenIPMI driver is installed on the system.

In order to assist in the <update| install>, you can download and install a version of the OpenIPMI driver that meets the minimum version requirement from support.dell.com. The minimum version required is <version>.

This Update Package requires a newer version of the OpenIPMI driver than is currently installed on the system, which is version <version>.

Kernel source for the running kernel is not installed, and the currently installed OpenIPMI driver RPM was installed without the kernel source for the running kernel. In order to install OpenIPMI driver modules for the running kernel that meet the minimum version requirement, you must install kernel source for the running kernel, and then use DKMS (see man page for dkms) to install and build OpenIPMI driver modules for the running kernel. To install kernel source for the running kernel, install the <filename> RPM that is applicable to the running kernel.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because you do not have the OpenIPMI driver installed on the system.

Download and install the minimum required OpenIPMI driver from support.dell.com.

The OpenIPMI driver that is currently installed on the system does not meet the minimum version requirements of the selected DUP.

Install the kernel source for the running kernel, and then use the Dynamic Kernel Module Support (DKMS) framework to install and build the OpenIPMI driver modules for the running kernel.

You must install the kernel source by installing the .rpm file required by the kernel.

For information on using DKMS, see the man page for DKMS from

linux.dell.com/dkms/manpage.html .

Kernel source for the running kernel is installed, but the currently installed OpenIPMI driver RPM was installed without the kernel source for the running kernel. In order to install OpenIPMI driver modules for the running kernel that meet the minimum version requirement, use DKMS (see man page for dkms) to install and build OpenIPMI driver modules for the running kernel.

You must reboot the system for the update to take effect.

Use DKMS to install and build the OpenIPMI driver modules required by the running kernel.

For information on using DKMS, see the man page for DKMS.

If you shut down or power off the system after performing an update, you will lose the update.

After performing a BIOS update, do not power off the system. Reboot the system for the update to take effect.

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Message Description/Solution

An Update Package is already running. Wait until it is complete before proceeding with another update.

You can run only one DUP at a time.

WARNING: DO NOT STOP THIS PROCESS OR INSTALL OTHER DELL PRODUCTS WHILE <BIOS|FRMW> UPDATE IS IN PROGRESS. THESE ACTIONS MAY CAUSE YOUR SYSTEM TO BECOME UNSTABLE.

Cannot find utilities on the system to execute package.

Make sure the following utilities are in the path:<path>

File already exists.File already exists.

Rebuilding package <package_name> to support kernel version "kernel.x". This process may take several minutes to complete...

No specific kernel version specified! Building support for current kernel...

Cannot create directory /extract directory. Please ensure that there is enough space.

Cannot create temporary file "filename"

Unable to create Temp Files. Please ensure that there is enough space in the tmp folder.

Do not interrupt DUP execution.

The package must have certain utilities to execute.

The utilities named must be in the path mentioned in the message.

The package is attempting to overwrite an existing file.

The DUP application is rebuilding the package to support a different kernel version.

Unable to determine current system kernel. The DUP application attempts to rebuild the package.

Extracting the package to this path requires more disk space than available.

The package cannot create the temporary file for a technical reason, such as lack of disk space, permissions, or a pre-existing file.

Archive cannot be extracted. Please ensure that there is enough space in the tmp folder.

Please provide a directory name to extract to.

ROOT directory cannot be used for extraction.

Successfully extracted to "/extractdir"

Cannot find utilities on the system to extract package. Make sure the

Insufficient space for the archive.

Provide a directory name for the extracted files.

Create a directory for the extracted files.

The package contents were extracted to the directory you designated.

Locate the listed utilities and add their directory to the

Path

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Message Description/Solution

following utilities are on the path: <path>

Rebuilding Package Failed - Error creating driver support directory.

Rebuilding Package Failed - Error copying kernel modules.

Rebuilding Package Failed - Error recreating archive.

Rebuilding Package Failed Uninstallation of driver was unsuccessful.

Package has been rebuilt successfully.

Rebuilding Package Failed - Error creating output package.

Rebuilding Package Failed - Error creating wrapper files.

Output package:

Package execution requires 'root' user privileges.

Successfully extracted to <target_directory>.

The package could not be rebuilt because the support directory could not be created.

The package could not be rebuilt because the kernel modules could not be copied.

The package could not be rebuilt because the archive could not be recreated.

The package could not be rebuilt because the driver could not be uninstalled.

The package rebuild was successful.

Make sure that the directory from which the package rebuild option is being executed is writable.

The required wrapper files could not be created.

Specifies the name of the output package.

The package is being extracted to the target directory.

Rebuilding package packagename.bin to support ’uname

-r’.

This process may take several minutes to complete.

Rebuilding Package Failed - Unable to extract package contents.

Rebuilding Package Failed - Server Administrator device driver (HAPI) is already installed on the system.Package can be rebuilt only on a system that does not have Server Administrator device driver (HAPI) installed.

Unable to Install Dell Instrumentation Driver (HAPI).

Rebuilding Package Failed - RPM Installation failed

DUP is rebuilding the packages to support the running kernel.

Wait for the process to complete.

Unable to extract the contents of the package.

Packages cannot be rebuilt on a system that has the HAPI device driver installed.

The package cannot install the HAPI driver.

Provides the RPM error code that prevented the package from being rebuilt.

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Message Description/Solution

with error code=<RPM Install Error Return code>

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package failed - Unable to extract package contents.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package Kernel <kernel-version> is already supported by this package.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package Failed - RPM Installation failed with error code=<LSB_Compliant RPM Install Error Return code>

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package Failed - Error creating driver support directory.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package Failed - Error copying kernel modules.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package Failed - Error recreating archive.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package Failed - Uninstall of driver was unsuccessful.

Make sure that there is enough space in the /tmp directory.

You do not have to rebuild this package because you have already customized the package for the kernel. You will only receive this message if you previously used the -rebuild option and then ran the rebuilt package.

Check the LSB Compliant RPM error return codes to determine the exact reason for failure.

Make sure that enough space is available in the /

directory.

tmp

Make sure that enough space is available in the /

directory.

tmp

Make sure that enough space is available in the /tmp directory.

The driver could not be uninstalled.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package Failed - Error creating files.

Package has been rebuilt successfully. Output package: packagename.bin:--CUSTOM.

Package has been rebuilt successfully.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package failed - Unable to extract package contents.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package failed - Server Administrator is installed on the system.

The installed operating system version is not supported by this Update Package. To customize this package, see "Rebuilding Packages" in the Update Package User’s Guide.In no event shall Dell Inc. be held liable

Make sure that enough space is available in the /tmp directory.

Package is ready for distribution and execution on production systems with the same running kernel as the system on which it was rebuilt.

Make sure that enough space is available in the /tmp directory.

Packages cannot be rebuilt on a system that has Server Administrator installed. Uninstall Server Administrator from the system before using the ‑‑rebuild option.

The prerequisites for rebuilding the package are present on the system, but if you apply the customized package to the system and it causes problems, you cannot hold Dell Inc. responsible.

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Message Description/Solution

for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages suffered during or after package customization and execution.

In no event shall Dell Inc. be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages suffered during or after package customization and execution.

packagename.bin: Rebuilding Package failed - Server Administrator is already installed on the system.

Attempt to update BIOS or firmware to the same version. Update was unnecessary and not applied.

Inventory operation exceeded specified timeout.

Execution operation exceeded specified timeout

/var/lock directory must exist.

Unable to build a device driver for the running kernel because it is not supported on your system.

Fully consider this statement before executing a customized package that was enabled by the ‑‑rebuild option.

Packages cannot be rebuilt on a system that has Server Administrator installed. Uninstall Server Administrator from the system before using the ‑‑rebuild option.

Re-application of BIOS or firmware DUP serves no purpose.

Inventory operations have time-out limits as defined in the package’s seconds. If an operation times out, the remainder of the package update is cancelled.

Execution update operations have time‑out limits as defined in the package. Time-out durations are in seconds. If an operation times out, the remainder of the package update is cancelled.

Create this system directory to make sure that package updates do not execute concurrently.

Select a compatible DUP and try again.

PIEConfig.xml file. Time‑out durations are in

The Intel IMB driver is currently loaded. Please unload the driver before executing.

Warning: The shell less command is not available. When viewing Release Notes, press space to continue viewing notes, q to continue DUP processing.

Press 'q' to exit DUP

(--version).

Press 'q' to continue with DUP execution (dup dup execution).

Unload the Intel IMB driver before installing the selected DUP.

Continue to view the release notes, or install the command from operating system media, and re-execute the package interactively.

The Linux DUP framework uses the Linux utility, display the release notes relevant to the specific firmware or driver release managed by the DUP. When viewing release notes, DUP prompts when executed with the below options:

--version: Press 'q' to exit DUP (-version)

All other DUP execution: Press 'q' to continue with DUP execution

less

less,

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Message Description/Solution

(dup dup execution).

Warning: Screen widths of less than <numeric value> can distort the information view.

To optionally correct this, answer execution. Widen the terminal window to the required size and then re-execute the package interactively.

<No > to stop package

DUP Message Logs

Logging occurs when you run a command for a DUP. The logs maintain information about all update activities. DUPs write to the Messages log. If you install the same package more than once on the same system, the log is appended. The messages files directory contain messages about a wide range of events on the system. Therefore, you must scan through the log file to find the messages that are relevant to DUPs.

Message Location

The default location of the message log files is

/var/log/dell/updatepackage/log.

Messages Log Files

The messages log file includes the following information

• Date and time the DUP was launched

• Package release ID number

• The full path and filename of the support log generated by the command

• DUP type

• DUP version

• Framework version of the DUP

• Version that was previously installed on the system

• Version that the command is trying to apply to the system

• Exit code that results from execution of the command

• Whether a reboot was performed

: The support log files are intended for use by Dell support personnel. Dell encourages you to redirect the

NOTE DUP output to a file of your choice.

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Windows Troubleshooting

This section describes possible troubleshooting steps related to Windows Operating System.

Known Issues

The issues listed below are known issues and corrective actions for Dell Update Packages (DUPs) for Windows operating systems. Also see the corresponding

: The readme.txt file, which is available at support.dell.com/manuals, provides the latest information

NOTE regarding known issues.

Readme for Windows

Inventory Failure on Microsoft Windows Operating System

: This issue is applicable to systems running Windows operating system version 2008 and higher.

NOTE

: An in-built feature called User Account Control (UAC) automatically reduces the potential of security

breaches for a system running on Windows operating system.

Before you run SUU or DUPs on the system, change the security options in Group Policy Editor. To do so:

1. Open Group Policy Editor using one of the following methods:

at support.dell.com/manuals.

– For Local Group Policy, click Start

– For Active Directory -based Group Policy Object (GPO), click Start → Run → gpedit.msc and browse to the

required GPO.

NOTE

: Ensure that the system is a member of the domain.

Group Policy Editor Window is displayed.

The

2. Browse to Computer Configuration → Windows Settings → Security Settings → Local Policies → Security Options .

3. Navigate to User Account Control → : Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode .

4. Right-click and select

Elevate without prompt.

Run → gpedit.msc

→

Messages

For descriptions and solutions to messages that you may receive when running DUPs, see the following table. Also see the corresponding

Message Description/Solution

This Update Package is not compatible with your system. Your system: <system model name>

Readme for Microsoft Windows

at support.dell.com/manuals.

Select a compatible DUP, and try the update again.

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Message Description/Solution

This Update Package is not compatible with your system. Your system: <system model name> Systems(s) supported by this package: <system model name>...: <system model name>

Select a compatible DUP, and try the update again.

This Update Package cannot be executed under the current operating system.

Your system does not have the minimum operating system version or service pack required for this Update Package.

Your system exceeds the maximum operating system version supported by this Update Package.

This Update Package is not compatible with any of the devices detected in your system.

The prerequisite software version for this update was not found: Software application name: <name> Current version: <version> Required version: <version>

The software to be updated was not found. Install the following software, and then retry the update. Software name: <name> Required version: <version>

The Operating System is not supported by DUP. For a list of supported Operating System check the

Software Support Matrix.

support.dell.com/manuals.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because the minimum operating system version or service pack requirements were not met. Install the appropriate version, and try the update again. Or, use an alternate update method on support.dell.com.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because the system exceeded the maximum operating system version supported by the DUP. Install the appropriate version or select another DUP, and try the update again.

Select a compatible DUP for the device(s) you want to update, and try again.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because a prerequisite requirement was not met. Install the appropriate prerequisite software version, and try the update again.

The system does not contain the software that matches the DUP.

This document is available at

Dell Systems

The version of this Update Package is newer than the currently installed version. Software application name: <name> Package version: <version> Installed version: <version>

The version of this Update Package is older than the currently installed version. Software application name: <name> Package version: <version> Installed version: <version>

The version of this Update Package is the same as the currently installed version. Software application name: <name>

This message confirms the version of the currently installed software before the update is performed.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because a newer version of the software already exists on the system. To install the older version:

(Using the Interactive mode) Click continue with the installation.

(Using the CLI) Specify the /f option.

The DUP you selected cannot be installed because the same version of the software already exists on the system.

(Using the Interactive mode) Click Yes continue with the installation.

Yes when prompted to

when prompted to

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Message Description/Solution

Package version: <version> Installed version: <version>

This package is not compatible with the version of Server Agent on your system. You must upgrade to Server Administrator before running this package.

Administrator privileges are required to perform this update.

You must reboot the system for the update to take effect.

An Update Package is already running. Wait until it is complete before proceeding with another update.

This Update Package is not installed. Software application name: <name> Package version: <version>

Would you like to install?

Use an alternative update method from

If you shut down or power off the system after performing an update, you will lose the update.

You can run only one DUP at a time.

In interactive mode, if a fresh install is applicable, you are presented with a choice to install or not. The package version is also displayed.

support.dell.com.

DUP Message Logs

Message Location

The default location of the message log files is

: User needs to have administrative privilege to see the log files.

NOTE

C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Dell\UpdatePackage\Log.

Messages Log Files

The messages log file includes the following information

• Date and time the DUP was launched

• Package release ID number

• The full path and filename of the support log generated by the command

• DUP type

• DUP version

• Framework version of the DUP

• Version that was previously installed on the system

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• Version that the command is trying to apply to the system

• Exit code that results from execution of the command

• Whether a reboot was performed

: The support log files are intended for use by Dell support personnel. Dell encourages you to redirect the

NOTE DUP output to a file of your choice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Must I reboot my system after applying every Dell Update Package (DUP)?

Answer: DUPs that are running in the interactive mode determine if it is necessary to reboot the system. If so, you are prompted to reboot. In the silent unattended mode, the exit code is set to 2, which indicates that a system restart is required.

Question: Which operating systems are supported by DUPs?

Answer: The various Dell systems, the operating systems supported by these systems, and the Dell OpenManage components that can be installed on these systems.

Question: How do I perform updates if my operating system is not supported by DUPs?

Answer: For those operating systems that are not currently supported, you can perform updates by using the existing update formats from support.dell.com

Question: I cannot locate a DUP on support.dell.com for my device. Where is it?

Answer: Make sure that you have provided all the required information for downloading DUPs, such as product category, product line, product model, download category, and operating system.

DUPs are not available for all devices. Dell will continue to make additional DUPs available for more devices in future releases. See the readme.txt file for a list of devices currently supported by DUPs.

Question: I'm using a software distribution tool to deploy my applications or operating system updates to my remote servers. Can I use DUPs with this tool to remotely update my servers?

Answer: DUPs are designed to work with most software distribution tools. For more information, see the documentation for the tool.

Question: Where can I find the error messages generated by a DUP that is running in unattended mode?

Answer: The execution messages are stored in the Package log file and in the Windows System Event Log (SEL), which are described in Messages Log Files section of this guide.

The Package log file resides in the following default directory: C:\dell\updatepackage\log\packagename.txt

The Windows SEL is available through the Windows Event Viewer.

Question: When I execute a DUP from the command line prompt, I continue to see Windows dialog boxes and pop-up messages. Can I direct the output to the command line prompt console?

Answer: Use the

Question: How can I gain access to the DUP dependency information and other information?

Answer: This information is displayed on the initial graphical user interface (GUI) screen when you run the DUP.

Some information is also available by using the CLI/c/s method provides limited information, such as the version of the update and whether it is applicable for the target system.

Question: Can I use DUPs on other vendors’ systems?

Answer: No. DUPs are designed for use on Dell systems only.

Question: I recently updated the BIOS on my system and now I would like to go back to the previous version. Can I do this with DUP?

Dell Systems Software Support Matrix

/s and /l options to direct the output to the log files.

available at support.dell.com/manuals has information about the

options. (You must use the /c /s options together.) However, this

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Answer: Yes. Download the DUP for the previous version of the system BIOS from support.dell.com and install it. If a DUP is not available, use one of the other formats on support.dell.com.

Question: Why does the DUP for the system BIOS require a reboot?

Answer: The BIOS update is applied only after you reboot the system.

Question: I'd like to apply several updates to my system at once. Can I do this with DUPs? Do I need to be concerned about the order in which I apply the updates?

Answer: Yes, you can apply multiple updates to the system at the same time. For information about the update order see

Installation Order of DUPs.

Question: If I rename Windows DUPs, will they still function correctly?

Answer: Yes.

Question: Can I modify DUPs?

Answer: No. DUPs contain logic to guard against potential corruption of their contents. Because of this design, DUPs cannot be modified.

: If you modify the contents of DUPs, Dell will not support them.

NOTE

Question: Can I use any other program to inspect or extract the contents of DUPs?

Answer: Yes, you can use WinZip or an equivalent software application.

NOTE

: DUPs contain logic to guard against potential corruption of their contents. Because of this design, DUPs

cannot be modified. If you modify the contents of DUPs, Dell will not support them.

Question: I am running a non-English version of Windows 2000. Can I use DUPs?

Answer: Yes. You can use DUPs on non-English versions of Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 operating systems. Currently, DUPs are available only in English.

Question: How will I know when there are new DUPs available for my systems?

Answer: You can check automatic notification for upgrades to the system.

Question: Why do BIOS and firmware updates fail to re-apply (update to the same version), even when using the force (/f) option in CLI mode?

Answer: Re-installation of BIOS or firmware DUPs wastes valuable company time and resources. It accomplishes nothing. If you still wish to apply such an update, run DUPs in the GUI mode and confirm the re-application.

Question: Why does my system only execute one of the CLI options that I entered in a command string?

Answer: Only certain CLI options can be used simultaneously. When invalid combinations of CLI options are entered in a single command string, only the option with the highest priority is executed. For details on which commands can be used together for different operating System, see Command Line Interface Reference .

Question: How do I verify that the DUPs that I have downloaded has a digital signature?

Answer: In Windows Explorer, locate the DUP that you want to verify and right-click the filename. Click Properties in the pop-up window. If you see the is not displayed, the DUP is not signed. See

Question: Why can’t I use a signed DUP with my current release of DUP?

Answer: DUPs released on 3rd quarter of 2005 and later are digitally signed.

support.dell.com for updates or register for the File Watch Service at dell.com to receive

Digital Signatures tab in the Propertie window, the DUP has a digital signature. If that tab

Verifying the Digital Signature on Windows for additional information.

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Trusted Platform Module and BitLocker Support

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a secure microcontroller with cryptographic capabilities designed to provide basic security‑related functions involving encryption keys. It is installed on the motherboard of the system, and communicates with the rest of the system using a hardware bus. You can establish ownership of the system and its TPM through BIOS setup commands.

TPM stores the platform configuration as a set of values in a set of Platform Configuration Registers (PCRs). Thus one such register may store, for example, the motherboard manufacturer; another, the processor manufacturer; a third, the firmware version for the platform, and so on. Systems that incorporate a TPM create a key that is tied to platform measurements. The key can only be unwrapped when those platform measurements have the same values that they had

sealing

when the key was created. This process is called sealed key is first created, the TPM records a snapshot of configuration values and file hashes. A sealed key is only

unsealed

detect attacks against the integrity of the system. Data is locked until specific hardware or software conditions are met.

BitLocker mitigates unauthorized data access by combining two major data‑protection procedures:

or released when those current system values match the ones in the snapshot. BitLocker uses sealed keys to

• Encrypting the entire Windows operating system volume on the hard disk: BitLocker encrypts all user files and system files in the operating system volume.

• Checking the integrity of early boot components and the boot configuration data: On systems that have a TPM version 1.2, BitLocker leverages the enhanced security capabilities of the TPM and ensures that the data is accessible only if the system’s boot components are unaltered and the encrypted disk is located in the original system.

the key to the TPM. Decrypting is called

unsealing

. When a

BitLocker is designed for systems that have a compatible TPM microchip and BIOS. A compatible TPM is defined as a version 1.2 TPM. A compatible BIOS supports the TPM and the Static Root of Trust Measurement. BitLocker seals the master encryption key in the TPM and only allows the key to be released when code measurements have not changed from a previous secure boot. It forces you to provide a recovery key to continue boot if any measurements have changed. A one‑to‑many BIOS update scenario results in BitLocker halting the update and requesting a recovery key before completing boot.

BitLocker protects the data stored on a system through stored on a system remains encrypted even if the system is tampered with when the operating system is not running and prevents the operating system from booting and decrypting the drive until you present the BitLocker key.

TPM interacts with BitLocker to provide protection at system startup. TPM must be enabled and activated before it can be used by BitLocker. If the startup information has changed, BitLocker enters recovery mode, and you need a recovery password to regain access to the data.

NOTE: For information on how to turn on BitLocker, see the Microsoft TechNet website. For instructions on how to activate TPM , see the documentation included with the system. A TPM is not required for BitLocker; however, only a system with a TPM can provide the additional security of startup system integrity verification. Without TPM, BitLocker can be used to encrypt volumes but not a secure startup.

NOTE: The most secure way to configure BitLocker is on a system with a TPM version 1.2 and a Trusted Computing Group (TCG) compliant BIOS implementation, with either a startup key or a PIN. These methods provide additional authentication by requiring either an additional physical key (a USB flash drive with a system‑readable key written to it) or a PIN set by the user.

full volume encryption

and

secure startup

. It ensures that data

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: For mass BIOS updates, create a script that disables BitLocker, installs the update, reboots the system and

NOTE then re‑enables BitLocker. For one‑to‑one Dell Update Package (DUP) deployments, manually disable BitLocker and then re‑enable it after rebooting the system.

: In addition to BIOS DUP, execution of firmware DUP for U320, Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 5, SAS 6,

NOTE Expandable RAID Controller (PERC) 5, PERC 6, and Cost Effective RAID Controller (CERC) 6 controllers is blocked on a system having a TPM version 1.2 chip, TPM Security set at set at

Enabled

if you enable BitLocker (TPM or TPM with USB or TPM with PIN).

ON with pre‑boot measurement,

and TPM Activation

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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 User Account Control

In Microsoft Windows Server version 2008 and earlier, user accounts were often members of the local Administrators group and had access to administrator privileges. Members of the local Administrators group could install, update, and run software since an Administrator account has system-wide access. When a user was added to the local Administrators group, that user was automatically granted Windows privilege. These privileges provided access to all operating system resources. Hence, user accounts with Administrator privileges posed a security risk by providing access to operating system resources that could be exploited by malicious software (or malware).

User Account Control (UAC) is a new security feature in the Windows Server 2008 operating system. When enabled, it restricts access to critical system resources for all users except the built-in local Administrator.

The three types of user accounts in the Windows Server 2008 operating system are:

• Domain Administrator Account, is a user account with administrator privileges.

• Standard User Account, allows the user to install software and change system settings that do not affect other users or the security of the computer.

• Local Administrator Account, is the default super user of the operating system.

The user experience for a Domain Administrator Account differs from a Local Administrator Account when UAC is enabled. When a Domain Administrator Account requires access to critical system resources, the Windows Server 2008 operating system prompts for one of the following before launching a program or task that requires full administrator access:

• Permission to elevate privileges (in the case of a user in the Domain Administrators group)

• Domain administrator credentials to elevate privileges (in the case of standard users)

UAC prompts users in the Domain Administrators group (except the Administrator account) to click Continue, if they need to elevate privileges, or to click Cancel when performing functions that may entail a security risk. With UAC, users have to upgrade to an Administrator account before running DUPs.

: Since the user experience is configurable with the Security Policy Manager snap-in (secpol.msc) and with

NOTE Group Policy, there are multiple UAC user experiences. The configuration choices made in environment will affect the prompts and dialogs seen by standard users, administrators, or both. UAC can be disabled by disabling the User Account Control: Run Administrators in Admin Approval Mode setting and requires a system reboot.

If a DUP is run in the GUI mode, the Windows Server 2008 operating system needs the user to permit the operation. But if a DUP is run in unattended mode, the user can bypass the popup window for permission by performing any of the following actions:

• Change the group security policy, Admin Approval Mode, to Administrators group.

• Disable UAC.

• Use scripts to run the DUP and impersonate yourself as a local administrator at runtime.

User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in

No Prompt to disable the popup or elevate privileges without prompting for the

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UAC Restrictions When Running DUPs remotely

By default, after UAC starts, all Administrator Account users login as Standard Users. Thus, rights to access critical system resources are not available until the user confirms the privilege elevation request. This restriction disables the option to remotely deploy DUPs. UAC returns an Access Denied error if the management node agent runs on these login credentials.

You can bypass the UAC restrictions by:

• Enabling remote agent use of the Local System Account to perform a DUP update. The Local System Account is not protected by UAC (recommended option).

• Using the Local Administrator Account on each remote machine where the DUP is running.

• Disabling UAC for all users on remote machines (not a recommended option).

• Not upgrading to Administrator account on remote machines.

NOTE: Only two accounts (the Local Administrator Account and the Local System Account) are not protected by UAC. All other users including accounts with local administrator rights or domain administrator rights have UAC enabled by default. Even though UAC can be disabled by updating the local or domain security policy, it is not recommended. Remote users have to login as a built-in Local Administrator Account or obtain the Local System Account privilege to launch a DUP remotely.