Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Version 2.1 User'
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Dell Systems Build and Update Utility v2.1 for system configuration and firmware management. Covers utility installation, build procedures, BIOS updates, driver management for PowerEdge, OptiPlex, Latitude, and Precision systems. Includes CLI docs, scripting, and OpenManage integration. For system administrators and deployment engineers.
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Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Version 2.1 User's Guide
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Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Version 2.1 User's Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of ...
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 About Dell Open Manage Systems Build and Update Utility.......
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About Dell Open Manage Systems Build and Update Utility Dell Open Manage Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) is an integrated tool for deployment and update of your Dell systems. It has modules su...
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NOTE: This is not applicable for Power Edge SC systems. Basic knowledge of RAID, BIOS, BMC, and DRAC. Windows operating system install support pack, CDUW_DVD_<version number>.iso NOTE: This is a...
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The comparison report is displayed on the Comparison Report screen. If the media is unavailable the following error message appears: Unable to recognize the media. It may be blank, damaged, or the for...
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Configuring Your System Hardware On Your Current System For Multiple Systems 1. On the Systems Build and Update Utility Home screen, click Change near System(s) Selection on the left pane. The Select ...
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The Set the Date and Time screen is displayed. NOTE: If you want to install ESXi flash or HDD, insert a SD card or USB key. NOTE: For yx2x systems, on selecting the ESXi flash version for installation...
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Installing Citrix Xen Server 6.0 Using Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD The i DRAC console is taken as an example for installing Citrix Xen Server 6.0. 1. In the i DRAC console, sel...
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Installing Windows 2008 R2 SP1 Using SBUU ISO The i DRAC console is taken as an example for installing Windows 2008 R2 SP1. 1. In the i DRAC console, select Virtual Console/Media → Launch Virtual Cons...
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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...
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Launching SBUU You can launch Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) on a local system or a remote system. Launching SBUU On A Local System To launch SBUU locally, you can use the Dell Systems M...
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Using SBUU in Different Scenarios This section describes some of the possible scenarios in which you can use the Dell Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU). Deploying Your Current Bare-Metal Dell Sy...
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1. Update your system firmware, if required. See Firmware Update Module. 2. Configure your system hardware and make sure you click Save Settings before you navigate away from a component screen. See H...
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You can view, edit, or reset the configuration for the module(s) by clicking View, Edit, or Reset, respectively. 4. On the Systems Build and Update Utility Home, click Apply/Export Configuration. The ...
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1. On the Systems Build and Update Utility Home screen, click Change against System(s) Selection on the left pane. The Select System(s) screen is displayed. NOTE: Make sure that you click Select Syste...
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Deploying More Than One System With Slightly Different Configurations In this scenario, you can deploy more than one supported system with slightly different configurations. For example, you can confi...
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1. Create a bootable ISO image to deploy an operating system, for example, Windows Server 2008 operating system. Enter the result of your step here (optional). See Creating an ISO image. 2. On the Sys...
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You now have three ISO images for the three operating systems you want to install on multiple systems. 6. Create three different bootable media for the ISO images, respectively. 7. Boot the correspond...
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5. Create the ISO image for this configuration. See Creating an ISO image. Creating Bootable USB You can create a bootable USB key from the Dell Open Manage media image on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and...
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Frequently Asked Questions This chapter contains important information about the different modules in Dell Systems Build Update Utility (SBUU), including answers to some frequently asked questions. Q:...
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Q: What happens if I create a virtual disk by specifying the size? A: If you create a virtual disk by specifying the size (instead of using the Maximum possible size option), subsequent virtual disks ...
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A: Some operating systems are not supported with some RAID controllers. See the readme.text file in the root folder for details. Q: Where can I get information on support for storage controllers and o...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 25 |
| File Size | 2.93 MB |
| Published | June 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to data if I install a different operating system using the SOI module?
If you already have an operating system, the existing OS is removed and all data is deleted when using the Server Operating System Installation (SOI).
Will using the SOI to configure RAID controllers delete my virtual disks?
Yes, if you have virtual disks configured on your controller, they will be deleted when running the SOI to configure RAID controllers.
If I lose network connection during an OS image copy, can the process resume later?
No. Although an error message appears and a reboot button is enabled, the installation process does not resume after reconnecting the network cable; you must reboot.