Dell Update Packages for Linux Version 7.4 Release Notes

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Release notes for Dell Update Packages for Linux version 7.4 (December 2013), documenting firmware and software update capabilities for Dell PowerEdge servers. Lists all supported update components including System BIOS, ESM firmware, iDRAC/DRAC firmware, PERC RAID controller firmware, SCSI/SAS backplane and expander firmware, SSD/SED/HDD firmware, PowerVault storage firmware, network adapter firmware from Broadcom/Intel/QLogic/Emulex/Mellanox, and OpenManage Server Administrator. Classified as

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DELL UPDATE PACKAGES FOR LINUX Version 7.4 Release Notes

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Page 1 DELL UPDATE PACKAGES FOR LINUX Version 7.4 Release Notes

Page 2 Release Type and Definition This Readme contains updated information for your "Dell Update Packages for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems User's Guide" and any other technical documentatio...

Page 3 • CRITICALITY • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • UPDATE PACKAGES: SUPPORTED COMPONENTS • KNOWN ISSUES CRITICALITY 2 – Recommended It is recommended that you apply this update during your next scheduled update c...

Page 4 SAS 5/i R Adapter, SAS 5/E, SAS 5/i R, SAS 6/i R, SAS 6/i R Adapter, PERC 6/E, PERC 6/i, PERC 6/i Adapter, CERC6/i PERC H310 Adapter,PERC H310 Mini Blade, PERC H710P Mini Blade,PERC H810 Adapter, PERC...

Page 5 • Do not run other applications while executing Dell Update Packages. • For firmware Dell Update Packages, an update package will not inventory the device if only a native non-Dell driver is installed...

Page 6 Current sd08:21: sense key Data Protect Additional sense indicates Write protected I/O error: dev 08:21, sector 1 Vendor: i DRAC Model: SECUPD Rev: 0329 Type: Direct-Access ANSI SCSI revision: 02 • DR...

Page 7 Unified Server Configurator (USC) Dell Update Packages (DUPs) • Lifecycle controller updates require system services to be enabled. • For the first time, before you attempt to run Driver Package Diagn...

Page 8 BIOS • A BIOS update requires enough free physical memory to load the entire BIOS image into the physical memory. If there is insufficient free physical memory available on the system to load the BIOS...

Page 9 The Linux DUP in this release may not work on RHEL 5. It works on earlier versions of RHEL. In cases where it does not work, use the web pack to perform this update. Power Supply Unit firmware Power S...

Page 10 Note: Tape automation devices are not supported by Dell Update Packages. Please disconnect or power off such devices before executing Dell Update Packages. The tape automation devices are as follows: ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Linux Operating Systems can use these Update Packages?

Supported OS include RHEL 5.8, RHEL 5.9, RHEL 6.3/6.4, SUSE SLES 10 SP4, and SUSE SLES 11 SP2/SP3.

What steps must be taken before updating tape drives?

You must stop all input/output, put scheduled jobs on hold, and disconnect or power off any tape automation devices.

Is rebooting necessary after firmware updates like the MD1000?

Yes. After updating the MD1000, the server must be rebooted to maintain enclosure management; selecting “Yes” when prompted is critical.

What types of Network Adapters are included in updated components?

Updates cover Broadcom, Intel, QLogic, Emulex, and Mellanox network adapters.