Dell Update Packages Version 7.1 Readme

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These Dell Update Packages provide comprehensive firmware and system software updates designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge server systems. This guide details compatibility and application for essential components, including BIOS, DRAC, BMC, PERC/RAID controllers, SSDs, and various storage arrays. It is an essential resource for IT professionals who manage server environments running multiple Linux distributions (e.g., Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE L.E.S.) or virtualization platforms like VMware ESX.

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Page 2 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. ...

Page 3 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 x86 (32 bit) • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.7 x86_64 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.1 server (64-bit) • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4 x86_64 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Se...

Page 4 Power Vault 110T LTO2, Power Vault 110T LTO2-L, Power Vault 110T LTO3, Power Vault 110T LTO3-HH, Power Vault 110T LTO4, Power Vault 110T SDLT320, Power Vault 110T DLT VS80, Power Vault 110T DLT VS160,...

Page 5 • Dell Update Packages do not require new refreshes of existing DUPs to be reinstalled since the firmware or driver payload does not change when the DUP is refreshed. A new DUP is available if changes...

Page 6 For other USC access related DUPs (PSU, NIC, SAS, PERC, Back Plane), the update is successful but the following error message may be displayed: "… mount: block device /dev/secmasupd-SECUPD is wri...

Page 7 • BIOS updates require system services to be enabled. • If the operating system is installed from Operating System Deployment, select Reboot and Exit in the USC environment before booting to the opera...

Page 8 -DRAC Virtual Flash is not in use either by the operating system or by any other application • The Linux DUP in this release may not work on RHEL 5. It works on earlier versions of RHEL. In cases wher...

Page 9 8. Power Vault PV160T 9. Power Vault ML6000 NIC Firmware Broadcom NIC firmware updates are not supported on 8th generation systems but are supported on newer systems provided the hardware is present. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which operating systems are compatible with these Update Packages?

Supported OS include RHEL 5.7, RHEL 6.1, SUSE SLES 10 SP4, and SUSE SLES 11 SP2.

Besides the main BIOS, what other system components can be updated?

Components include ESM, DRAC, BMC, PERC/RAID controllers, and various PowerVault storage firmwares.

Can I apply updates if the primary OS is not available?

Yes, Update Packages can be applied in a pre-operating system environment using Embedded Linux (ELI) via the Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK).

What new hardware features does this update release support?

The Update Packages now include DUP support for PCIe-SSD firmware and driver.