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Dell Update Packages Version 6.3 Readme (For Linux)

Summary

A README document for Dell Update Packages (DUP) for Linux Operating Systems, Version 6.3. It describes the package for updating firmware and software components on Dell PowerEdge servers, including system BIOS, ESM firmware, DRAC firmware, PERC firmware, BMC firmware, and various storage controller firmware. The document outlines minimum requirements, supported components, known issues, and installation instructions for applying updates on Linux-based Dell server systems. Targeted at Linux system administrators maintaining Dell PowerEdge server infrastructure.

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DELL(TM) UPDATE PACKAGES README FOR LINUX

Version 6.3 Release Date: June 2010

This Readme contains updated information for your "Dell Update Packages for Linux Operating Systems User's Guide" and any other technical documentation included with the Dell Update Packages for Linux.

Dell Update Packages offer ease and flexibility for updating the system software on Dell Power Edge(TM) systems. Update Packages are available for the following software components:

* System BIOS

* System firmware, also known as the Embedded Systems Management (ESM) firmware

* Dell Embedded Open Manage Server Administrator for ESXi Server version 4.0

* Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) firmware, which also includes Embedded Remote Access (ERA) firmware

* Power Edge Expandable RAID Controller (PERC) firmware

* Software RAID Controller firmware

* Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware

* SCSI Backplane (BP) firmware

* SAS BP firmware

* SAS Expander firmware

* SSD firmware

* SED firmware

* Power Vault 100T firmware

* Power Vault 110T firmware

* Power Vault MD1000 firmware

* Power Vault MD1120 firmware

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Page 1 DELL(TM) UPDATE PACKAGES README FOR LINUX Version 6.3 Release Date: June 2010 This Readme contains updated information for your "Dell Update Packages for Linux Operating Systems User's Guide&quot...
Page 2 * Power Vault MD1200 firmware * Power Vault MD1220 firmware * Power Vault RD1000 firmware * Power Supply firmware * Broadcom Network Adapter Firmware CONTENTS * CRITICALITY * MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * UP...
Page 3 * VMware ESXi Server version 4.0 Update 1, VMware ESX Server version 4.1 Update Flash * Citrix(R) Xen Server(TM) 5.6 NOTE: For the latest information about the various systems and operating systems th...
Page 4 Storage enclosure Power Vault MD1000, Power Vault MD1120, Power Vault MD1200, Power Vault MD1220 Tape drives firmware Power Vault PV100T DDS4, Power Vault PV110T DAT72, Power Vault PV110T LTO1, Power ...
Page 5 with any of the devices detected on your system", for a supported device, ensure that you have the latest Dell drivers for your system from the Dell Support website at "www.support.dell.com....
Page 6 some DUPs may fail to work. To resolve this issue, run the following command: racadm config -g cfg Rac Virtual -o cfg LCDrive Enable 1 where cfg LCDrive Enable is an option implemented in i DRAC 1.5 w...
Page 7 * Due to the USB arbitration services of VMWare ESX 4.1, the USB devices appear invisible to the Hypervisor. So, when DUPs or the Inventory Collector runs on the Managed Node, the partitions exposed a...
Page 8 4. Press "e" on the kernel line (below the uppermem line). Edit the kernel line with mem=800M and press “Enter”. 5. Press "b" to boot with these options. 6. Perform the firmware up...
Page 9 * Before updating the DRAC firmware, ensure that the following conditions are met: - USB is enabled - IPMI is working properly - DRAC Virtual Flash is not in use either by the operating system or by a...
Page 10 * Firmware updates require a reboot to take effect. * PERC 4 update packages may fail if the system has an older version of the Megaraid controller driver installed. To correct the problem, update the...
Page 11 2. Power Vault PV122T 3. Power Vault PV124T 4. Power Vault PV128T 5. Power Vault PV130T 6. Power Vault PV132T 7. Power Vault PV136T 8. Power Vault PV160T 9. Power Vault ML6000 NIC firmware Broadcom NI...
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Frequently Asked Questions

What core hardware components can be updated with these packages?

Updates are available for BIOS, ESM firmware, DRAC firmware, various PERC/RAID controllers, BMC firmware, SAS BP firmware, and SSD/SED firmware.

Which Linux operating systems are supported versions?

The update supports RHEL 4.8 and 5, SUSE SLES 10 SP3 and 11 SP1, VMware ESX version 4.x, and Citrix Xen Server 5.6.

When is the recommended time to apply this update?

It is advised that you apply the update during your next scheduled maintenance cycle, as it ensures feature enhancements and system compatibility.

Where can I find a comprehensive list of supported systems?

Refer to the "Dell Systems Software Support Matrix," which is available on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com/manuals.