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Dell Systems Build and Update Utility - Version 1.2 Readme

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Dell Systems Build and Update Utility 1.2 Readme. This document describes a utility for installing operating systems, viewing hardware details, performing firmware updates, generating hardware configuration scripts, and creating bootable images. Target users: IT professionals and system administrators managing Dell system deployments and updates.

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DELL(TM) SYSTEMS BUILD AND UPDATE UTILITY 1.2 README

Version: 1.2

Description:

This Readme provides information about Dell Systems Build and Update Utility. NOTE: Dell Open Manage Systems Management software, including Systems Build and Update Utility, is now available only on the "Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation" DVD.

You can use Dell Systems Build and Update Utility to perform the following operations on your system:

* install operating system

* view hardware details

* perform firmware update

* generate hardware configuration scripts

* create a bootable image for system(s) of choice

For the latest version of this Readme, see the Dell Support website at "support.dell.com."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This file contains the following sections:

* Criticality

* Minimum Requirements

* Release Highlights

* Installation

* User Notes

* Known Issues

CRITICALITY

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Page 1 DELL(TM) SYSTEMS BUILD AND UPDATE UTILITY 1.2 README Version: 1.2 Description: This Readme provides information about Dell Systems Build and Update Utility. NOTE: Dell Open Manage Systems Management s...
Page 2 3 = Optional Dell recommends that you review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new ...
Page 3 * Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 5 Update 3 for x86_64 * Novell(R) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) version 10 (SP2) x86_64 * Novell(R) SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 x86-64 * VMware ESX ...
Page 4 create a bootable image, or export configurations for, any of the supported systems. Click "System(s) Selection" to change the system(s) of choice. The current systems is selected by default...
Page 5 media is used. Hence setting date and time zone in the Systems Build and Update Utility setup screen does not get applied. The date and time will have to be set manually once the operating system is i...
Page 6 * USB keys formatted with NT File System (NTFS) or file allocation table (FAT16) are not supported. * Any network or Windows share or CD/DVD that you use an input to the Repository must not contain an...
Page 7 * The values configured in the multi-sys-config.csv file will be applied only during execution. Only those options are applied that are shown during configuration time. However, options that are not s...
Page 8 * Dell PE T710 backplane Windows device driver is not included in the Dell SBUU media. A yellow bang for the device is expected after MS Windows operating system is installed. Please download the PE T...
Page 9 * Obtain the ISO image file of the media from known sources. * Try burning the media at slower speeds * Use the "Disk at Once" or a similar option. * Close the session. USER NOTES FOR VMware...
Page 10 Utility on a system with the SAS 5/i R or SAS 6/i R controller, ensure at least two hard drives are connected. * Systems Build and Update Utility does not support RAID Configuration on any system with...
Page 11 disabled. This will put Systems Build and Update Utility in an infinite "Write Disk signature" and reboot loop. Use Systems Build and Update Utility to install the operating system on PERC i...
Page 12 cache size reporting mechanisms, and not an error by the operating system. * To ensure the successful installation of an Operating System using Server OS Installation, disable the DRAC Virtual Flash. ...
Page 13 failure, remove the USB floppy connection before rebooting the system with the CD/DVD for the installation process. KNOWN ISSUES FOR NOVELL SLES10/SLES11 OPERATING SYSTEMS * The Novell SLES 10 / SLES ...
Page 14 * The "View/Edit/Reset" becomes enabled for the "Firmware Update" even if user does not select any components for update. When user visits the "Firmware Update", specifie...

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Published June 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What hardware are the minimum system requirements for this utility?

You must have a Dell system with a minimum memory of 512 MB and a DVD drive.

Which operating systems does the Utility support?

Supported OSs include various versions of Microsoft Windows Server (2003/2008), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE SLES, and VMware ESX.

How do I use the utility to update firmware?

Specify a repository location (DVD, NFS, SMB, or USB) in the Firmware Update section and view the comparison report for updatable components.

What types of operations can this specific Utility perform on my system?

It can install operating systems, view hardware details, update firmware, generate configuration scripts, and create bootable images.

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