Dell EMC OpenManage Server Update Utility Version 18.11.00 User Guide
Summary
This user guide provides comprehensive information about Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU) version 18.11.00. The manual covers key features, graphical user interface operation, command-line usage, inventory management, and firmware update procedures for Dell PowerEdge servers. Designed for IT administrators responsible for maintaining and updating Dell server firmware and drivers across their infrastructure.
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DELL EMC Open Manage Server Update Utility Version 18.11.00
November 2018 Rev. A00
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DELL EMC Open Manage Server Update Utility Version 18.11.00 November 2018 Rev. A00
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents Chapter 1: About Open Manage Server Update Utility......................................................................... Key features and functionalities......................................
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Updating the H661 Firmware........................................................................................................................................ Using the RAC virtual media.............
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About Open Manage Server Update Utility Open Manage Server Update Utility is an application available in an ISO for identifying and applying updates to the system. SUU is no longer a DVD-based applica...
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Power Edge MX740C and MX840C. Supported operating systems Microsoft Windows operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Essentials,...
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About graphical user interface mode The Graphical User Interface (GUI) provides an interactive approach to perform comparisons and updates. You can use the GUI to: View the system comparison report, w...
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Your system does not meet the required prerequisites for some of the hardware component(s). Therefore, all the rows for the hardware component(s) are disabled in the Comparison Report. Click Continue ...
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Type — Displays the type of devices listed from the inventory. Current version — Displays the current version of the systems. Latest version — Displays the latest available version to be updated in th...
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Upgrading system components SUU compares the version of the components installed on the system with the versions available in the repository. If the system component versions are earlier than the repo...
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About command line interface mode The Command Line Interface (CLI) mode allows you to run commands from a command prompt to perform comparisons and updates. Run SUU in CLI mode, in the DSU root direct...
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Table 4. CLI Commands List (continued) CLI Command Syntax Command Description — iprog | — inventoryprogress Shows the progress (in percentage) of the comparison between the components in the system an...
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Integrating Server Update Utility with other components The different possibilities of integrating SUU with other components are: Integrating SUU with Open Manage Essentials Creating a custom SUU usin...
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8. After the latest plug-in is installed, the version of the installed Plugin is displayed. Click Next. 9. From the Browse For Folder dialog box, navigate to the folder on the local drive, where you w...
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Known issues and frequently asked questions This section describes some known issues and frequently asked questions for SUU. Topics: Known issues Frequently asked questions Known issues The following ...
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DUP fails on 64–bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system If DUP fails to run on a 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system, manually install the following RPMs: compat-libstdc++-33.i686 l...
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Restarting the system inventory in the same session If there is insufficient space in the var or tmp folder SUU does not allow you to restart the system inventory in the same session. In Linux, if the...
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The Inventory Collector subcomponent of SUU requires the libstdc++-libc6.2-2.so.3 shared library on the system. Install the compat- libstdc++ RPM from Red Hat.com or from the Red Hat CD, if you are ru...
Manual Details
| Brand | Server |
|---|---|
| Pages | 18 |
| File Size | 135.47 KB |
| Published | May 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I fix SUU if the logging system fails due to low disk space?
Ensure the log directories <%systemdrive%>:\dell\suu (Windows) or /var/log/dell/suu (Linux) have at least 10 MB of free space, or save logs to a different directory.
Why can't I update the BIOS on systems with BitLocker enabled?
You cannot update BIOS using SUU if BitLocker is enabled or if the TPM is set to ON with Preboot Measurement.
What should I do if SUU is not starting on Windows?
Navigate to the <%systemdrive%>:\dell\suu directory and delete the suu.lck file to remove the lock file.
How do I restart OpenManage Server Administrator after an SUU update?
Restart the system to ensure all OpenManage Server Administrator services run correctly after an update.