Dell Systems Build and Update Utility Version 2.4 User's Guide
Summary
Dell OpenManage Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) is a powerful GUI-based tool designed for simplifying the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of Dell server systems. This comprehensive guide details how IT professionals can use SBUU's modules—including Firmware Update, Hardware Configuration, and Operating System Installation—to efficiently update BIOS settings and deploy multiple servers, whether in controlled or diverse environments. Learn best practices for automated system builds, managing prerequisites, and troubleshooting advanced deployment scenarios across multiple physical systems.
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Dell Systems Build And Update Utility Version 2.4 User's Guide
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Dell Systems Build And Update Utility Version 2.4 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 1 Dell Open Manage Systems Build and Update Utility....................................... Information Organization In The Guide..................................................................
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Dell Open Manage Systems Build and Update Utility Dell Open Manage Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based for deployment and update of your Dell systems. It ...
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NOTE: This is not applicable for Power Edge SC systems. Basic knowledge of RAID, BIOS, BMC, and DRAC. Lifecycle Controller GUI Transition 1. Insert the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation ...
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3. Click Continue. 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, ...
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6. Click Apply/Export. A progress bar is displayed indicating that the configuration changes you saved in step 3 are being applied to your system. After the changes are applied, your system reboots au...
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Deploy an operating system on your bare-metal Dell system. Repurpose your system. Installing The Operating System To install the operating system: NOTE: The following procedure uses the Red Hat Enterp...
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11. If the operating system ISO file is available, select Use Operating system ISO and provide the NFS/ CIFS share or DVD containing the operating system files that can be used by SBUU. Else, proceed ...
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13. Reboot the system using the operating system CD. 14. Select the keyboard type and language. 15. Select the driver source and press <F9>. The driver source options are: Local Media HTTP or FT...
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11. Click Go back to Homepage and click Apply/Export Configuration. 12. On the Configure Apply/Export Options screen, click Apply/Export to proceed with the operating system installation. From SBUU 2....
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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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5. Provide your inputs as required and click Continue. NOTE: You can choose to configure the multi-system configuration file so that system settings are taken from this file. NOTE: Make sure you selec...
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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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The configured RAID level and RAID policy must be supported by the existing controller. NOTE: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 5 and SAS 6 controllers require a minimum of two disks. NOTE: SAS 5i/R, SAS 6i/...
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1. To deploy an operating system (for example, Windows Server 2012 (64–bit)), create a bootable ISO image. For more information, see Creating An ISO image. 2. On the Systems Build and Update Utility H...
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Reusing Configuration Files In this scenario, you can import and reuse a configuration file that you created and exported in an earlier session. You can use this configuration file and create multiple...
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Creating Bootable USB Device You can create a bootable USB key from the Dell Open Manage media image on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise operating systems. To create a bootable USB: ...
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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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A: Select the system that you want to configure. In the left pane, SBUU displays the components that you can configure. Click the component. The right pane displays the options that you can configure ...
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A: Do not start the server setup program. Use the RAID controller's firmware utility (by using <Ctrl><A>, <Ctrl><M>, or <Ctrl><C> while booting) to reset the RAID c...
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Q: I have a new Dell server and I could not boot into SBUU successfully. A: Check if the firmware of the server components are the latest. If not, update the firmware using Dell Open Manage Server Upd...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 28 |
| File Size | 2.75 MB |
| Published | June 23, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the first step if I cannot boot into SBUU on a new Dell server?
Check if the firmware of the server components are the latest, and update them using the Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU).
Will configuring RAID controllers via SOI delete my existing virtual disks?
Consult the readme.txt file found in the root folder of the Dell Systems Management Tools media or check the online help.