Dell EMC System Update Version 1.5.3 User's Guide

Summary

The Dell EMC System Update (DSU) Version 1.5.3 User's Guide provides installation and usage instructions for updating Dell systems. It covers prerequisites, supported hardware and operating systems (including Ubuntu), command-line installation on Windows, and update procedures. Target users are system administrators and IT professionals managing Dell server and workstation infrastructure.

DELL EMC System Update Version 1.5.3 User’s Guide
Overview
- What is new in this release
- Other documents you might need
Prerequisites for installing the DSU
- Supported hardware
- Supported Operating Systems
  - Support for Ubuntu operating systems
Installing DSU
- Installing DUP on Microsoft Windows operating systems from command line interface
- Installing DUP on Linux operating systems from command line interface
- Installing DSU on Microsoft Windows from DUP
  - Installing DSU on Linux operating systems from DUP
  - Installing OpenManage Server Administrator
Updating the system using DSU
- DSU Outputs and Options
  - Using DSU ISO
  - DSU Return Codes
Sample options usage
- Sample Config file
- Command to create bootable non-interactive DSU ISO
- Command to create bootable interactive DSU ISO
- Command to package the selected updates to a folder using existing bootable ISO
- Use with custom offline repository created with Dell Repository Manager
- Command to update the type of the repository
- Command to create bootable DSU ISO
Sample scripts using DSU
- Sample usage with script
  - Command to create ISO using custom catalog
  - Command to create ISO by the available repository
  - Command to customize the working directory
  - Command to create ISO with offline network and local repository
  - Command to create ISO for particular platform
  - Command to create ISO with the action for components
  - Command to create ISO with the given custom-script
- Using kickstart files
Troubleshooting DSU
- The repository setup is fine, however OMSA (srvadmin) is failing to install.
- The repository setup is fine, OMSA (srvadmin) is installed but won’t start or you can’t access it.
- Repository conflicts for updates having different version.The DSU commands are not working even after the successful installation of the software.
- Failure message is observed while creating a bootable ISO through DSU.
- If an ISO created with DSU on iDRAC virtual media, an error message is displayed.
Frequently asked questions
- How can I select an update in the given list?
- How can I cancel an update already selected in the given list?
- After I select the required updates, how to start the update process?
- Can I select more than one update?
- Can I select all updates at the same time?
- Can I cancel all updates at the same time?
- Can I select multiple updates at the same time using a single option in the command?
- DSU Inventory displays update for a component that is installed is newer than what is available.
- I am using DSU on 10th generation of PowerEdge Systems. What are the possible outcomes that i may have to handle while using DSU with repository, catalog or RPM?
- I see a message saying that the DSU could not get the inventory. What should I be doing to resolve the issue?
- On Ubuntu operating system, I see a message “genisoimage: command not found. Please install genisoimage to create bootable iso”. What am I supposed to do?
- On Linux operating system, I see a message “mkisofs: command not found. Please install mkisofs to create bootable iso”. What am I supposed to do?
- On Microsoft Windows operating system, when I execute the command “dsu”, I see a message “dsu is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file”. What am I supposed to do?
- There are few components that are listed when I execute the command dsu —i or dsu /i. However, I am not able to view these components in the comparison report. Why do I see the difference?
- I get a warning message saying “Inventory collector returned with partial failure”. How do I get more information about the potential issue?
- I see a message saying “Failed to parse config file” with exit code 17. What should I do to troubleshoot and resolve the issue?
- I see a message “unable to get the inventory collector path from catalog”. What should I do to troubleshoot and resolve the issue?
- When we create a bootable ISO using the ./dsucreateiso script, does it include files such as LC OS Driver Packs, DSET and other files?
- Which is the default directory to output the ISO?
- Where to look for the log files while using the dsucreateiso command?
- Does DSU fail to downgrade to a lower version (1.5.0) in Microsoft Windows ?

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Page 2 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...

Page 3 Contents 1 Overview........................................................................................................................................................5 What is new in this release...

Page 4 The repository setup is fine, however OMSA (srvadmin) is failing to install.............................................................22 The repository setup is fine, OMSA (srvadmin) is installed bu...

Page 5 Overview DELL EMC System Update (DSU) is an application used to distribute Dell updates for Linux and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems. The DSU distributes: Open Manage Server Administrator BIOS, d...

Page 6 * This guide is also found on the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD. Overview

Page 7 Prerequisites for installing the DSU This section lists the specific prerequisites for installing DSU. NOTE: You must have administrator privileges if DSU is installed on the supported Microsoft Windo...

Page 8 Installing DSU You can install DSU on Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems through Dell Update Package (DUP). NOTE: For more information on the latest DSU DUP/RPM, see https://linux.dell.com/...

Page 9 Installing DSU on Microsoft Windows from DUP Install DSU on supported Microsoft Windows from Dell Update Package (DUP) using the following the steps: 1 Download the latest DUP. 2 From the folder where...

Page 10 Updating the system using DSU For a list of CLI options for systems running DSU, a description of each option, and the command syntax see the following table: Table 1. DSU Commands for Linux and Micro...

Page 11 Getting all components of the specified categories using DSU Description To get all the upgradable components of the specified categories. Command Syntax for Linux dsu --category= <CATEGORY1,CATEGO...

Page 12 Command Syntax for Microsoft Windows dsu --output-inventory-xml=<FILE> or dsu / output-inventory-xml=<FILE> Displays a preview of the applicable updates Description Displays a preview of t...

Page 13 Path where the package is created Description To provide the path of the package created using the –destination- type and to be saved. NOTE: When using --destination-type=ISO, the ISO filename provide...

Page 14 1 to enable (there are 4 levels) 1=FATAL messages will be logged 2= FATAL+ERROR messages will be logged 3=FATAL+ERROR+ WARNING messages will be logged 4=FATAL+ERROR+WARNING+User Information messages w...

Page 15 Interactive- dsu --destination-type=ISO --destination-location= C:\output.iso Non-interactive- dsu --non-interactive --destination-type=ISO --destination-location= C: \output.iso –—config=C:\config.xm...

Page 16 Sample options usage The following are some of the sample options with DSU: Sample Config file To point to a repository hosted at http://<ip_address>/<directory>(for example, http://192.16...

Page 17 categories mentioned to be updated first and Apply Last allows the user to apply the updates last. Apply Sequence -> Sequence -> Value Order ID There are two attributes which has to be mentioned...

Page 18 Use with custom offline repository created with Dell Repository Manager DSU can update a system based on a custom-built Server Update Utility (SUU) offline repository exported from Dell Repository Man...

Page 19 Sample scripts using DSU Creating Bootable ISO using helper script You can create a bootable ISO (Linux-based). The script is available in the location: http://linux.dell.com/repo/hardware/scripts/. T...

Page 20 default the log is located at /var/log/dsucreateiso.log and will be appended with each execution. Command for Log file dsucreateiso -l LOGLOCATION or dsucreateiso --log- location= LOGLOCATION Apply Ac...

Page 21 Command to customize the working directory dsucreateiso --output=/root/bootabledsu.iso --workspace=/root/myworkspace Command to create ISO with offline network and local repository dsucreateiso --dell...

Page 22 Troubleshooting DSU The repository setup is fine, however OMSA (srvadmin) is failing to install. Even though DSU does not block OMSA installation or upgrade on any server, OMSA is supported on certain...

Page 23 The DSU commands are not working even after the successful installation of the software. After successful installation of DSU, if the commands do not work, ensure to assess the following requirements:...

Page 24 Frequently asked questions This section lists some frequently asked questions about DSU. NOTE: Starting DSU 1.4, the 10th generation of Power Edge servers are not supported. This is applicable to the ...

Page 25 DSU Inventory displays update for a component that is installed is newer than what is available. DSU Linux Repository is refreshed on a monthly basis, at the next refresh of the DSU Linux Repository t...

Page 26 On Ubuntu operating system, I see a message “genisoimage: command not found. Please install genisoimage to create bootable iso”. What am I supposed to do? To troubleshoot the issue, execute the follow...

Page 27 I see a message saying “Failed to parse config file” with exit code 17. What should I do to troubleshoot and resolve the issue? The config file may not be filled correctly. Refer the configuration sch...

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Dell EMC System Update Version 1.5.3 User's Guide

Summary

Support for Ubuntu operating systems

Installing DSU on Linux operating systems from DUP

Installing OpenManage Server Administrator

Using DSU ISO

DSU Return Codes

Command to create ISO using custom catalog

Command to create ISO by the available repository

Command to customize the working directory

Command to create ISO with offline network and local repository

Command to create ISO for particular platform

Command to create ISO with the action for components

Command to create ISO with the given custom-script

DELL EMC System Update Version 1.5.3 User’s Guide

Overview

What is new in this release

Other documents you might need

Prerequisites for installing the DSU

Supported hardware

Supported Operating Systems

Support for Ubuntu operating systems

Installing DSU

Installing DUP on Microsoft Windows operating systems from command line interface

Installing DUP on Linux operating systems from command line interface

Installing DSU on Microsoft Windows from DUP

Installing DSU on Linux operating systems from DUP

Installing OpenManage Server Administrator

Updating the system using DSU

DSU Outputs and Options

Using DSU ISO

DSU Return Codes

Sample options usage

Sample Config file

Command to create bootable non-interactive DSU ISO

Command to create bootable interactive DSU ISO

Command to package the selected updates to a folder using existing bootable ISO

Use with custom offline repository created with Dell Repository Manager

Command to update the type of the repository

Command to create bootable DSU ISO

Sample scripts using DSU

Sample usage with script

Command to create ISO using custom catalog

Command to create ISO by the available repository

Command to customize the working directory

Command to create ISO with offline network and local repository

Command to create ISO for particular platform

Command to create ISO with the action for components

Command to create ISO with the given custom-script

Using kickstart files

Troubleshooting DSU

The repository setup is fine, however OMSA (srvadmin) is failing to install.

The repository setup is fine, OMSA (srvadmin) is installed but won’t start or you can’t access it.

Repository conflicts for updates having different version.The DSU commands are not working even after the successful installation of the software.

Failure message is observed while creating a bootable ISO through DSU.

If an ISO created with DSU on iDRAC virtual media, an error message is displayed.

Frequently asked questions

How can I select an update in the given list?

How can I cancel an update already selected in the given list?

After I select the required updates, how to start the update process?

Can I select more than one update?

Can I select all updates at the same time?

Can I cancel all updates at the same time?

Can I select multiple updates at the same time using a single option in the command?

DSU Inventory displays update for a component that is installed is newer than what is available.

I am using DSU on 10th generation of PowerEdge Systems. What are the possible outcomes that i may have to handle while using DSU with repository, catalog or RPM?

I see a message saying that the DSU could not get the inventory. What should I be doing to resolve the issue?

On Ubuntu operating system, I see a message “genisoimage: command not found. Please install genisoimage to create bootable iso”. What am I supposed to do?

On Linux operating system, I see a message “mkisofs: command not found. Please install mkisofs to create bootable iso”. What am I supposed to do?

On Microsoft Windows operating system, when I execute the command “dsu”, I see a message “dsu is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file”. What am I supposed to do?

There are few components that are listed when I execute the command dsu —i or dsu /i. However, I am not able to view these components in the comparison report. Why do I see the difference?

I get a warning message saying “Inventory collector returned with partial failure”. How do I get more information about the potential issue?

I see a message saying “Failed to parse config file” with exit code 17. What should I do to troubleshoot and resolve the issue?

I see a message “unable to get the inventory collector path from catalog”. What should I do to troubleshoot and resolve the issue?

When we create a bootable ISO using the ./dsucreateiso script, does it include files such as LC OS Driver Packs, DSET and other files?

Which is the default directory to output the ISO?

Where to look for the log files while using the dsucreateiso command?

Does DSU fail to downgrade to a lower version (1.5.0) in Microsoft Windows ?

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DELL EMC System Update Version 1.5.3 User’s Guide