Dell Server Update Utility Version 6.4 Readme
Summary
This guide provides critical information for system administrators utilizing the Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility, essential for maintaining optimal performance on Dell PowerEdge servers. It covers important compatibility details, minimum requirements, installation procedures, and known issues related to OS driver pack management across multiple operating systems, including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE. Use this comprehensive documentation to successfully manage firmware, drivers, and system updates, ensuring your enterprise infrastructure remains secure and up-to-date.
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DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) SERVER UPDATE UTILITY 6.4 README
This readme provides information for Dell Open Manage Server Update Utility version 6.4.
Release Date December 2010.
This file also contains updated information for your "Dell Open Manage Server Update Utility User's Guide" and any other technical documentation that is included with Server Update Utility (SUU).
See the Dell Support website located at "support.dell.com" for more information and to download the latest version of SUU.
Note: For information on Dell Update Packages (DUP), see the DUP Readme files present on the SUU DVD.
This file contains the following sections:
* Criticality * Important Information * Compatibility/Minimum Requirements * Release Highlights * Installation * User Notes * Known Issues
CRITICALITY
3 - Optional
It is recommended that you review the update procedure to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that may impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Linux-formatted OS Driver packs for Dell Update Packages (DUPs) are no longer available on the SUU DVD. However, the Windows-formatted OS Driver packs are retained. If you are running Lifecycle Controller version 1.3 and intend to use the SUU DVD repository to update the OS Driver pack, update to Lifecycle Controller 1.4 (which supports Windows-formatted OS Driver packs). After you update the Lifecycle Controller, the OS Driver Pack is available. Note: Linux-formatted Driver packs are available at "support.dell.com"
COMPATIBILITY/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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| Published | May 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which operating systems are supported by SUU 6.4?
Supported Windows include Server 2003 R2 up to Server 2008 R2, and various Small Business Servers. Linux OSs include SUSE SLES 11 SP1 and Red Hat EL 6 server.
If I need a modern OS Driver pack for LCC v1.3, what should I do?
Update the Lifecycle Controller to version 1.4, as this supports Windows-formatted OS Driver packs needed for SUU updates.
What browsers are compatible with SUU 6.4?
It supports IE 8.0, IE 7.0, IE 6.0 with SP2, and Mozilla Firefox 3.0 across various operating systems.
Does this software guarantee compatibility with specific hardware?
Use the 'Dell Systems Software Support Matrix' available on support.dell.com/manuals for the latest list of supported PowerEdge systems and operating systems.