Users Guide
Figure 34. System Update Page
1. Compliance report. See Compliance Report
2. Tabbed systems information. See Compliant Systems, Non Compliant Systems, Non Inventoried Systems, and Issues and
Resolutions.
3. System update tasks. See All System Update Tasks
Understanding Server BIOS Firmware and Drivers Sources
There are multiple sources for obtaining rmware and drivers for the servers.
• Online source—Default option which obtains latest driver and rmware versions from ftp.dell.com.
NOTE: OpenManage Essentials automatically checks for updates and displays a message if a newer version is
available.
• File system source—Drivers and rmware from the OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU) media.
• Repository Manager le—Customized selection of specic drivers and rmware generated from the Repository Manager tool.
Choosing the Right Source for Updates
• Recommended Option—Use the online source to ensure that you consistently have the latest drivers and rmware available
from Dell or use the Server Update Utility (SUU) option for a qualied set of drivers and rmware.
• Create Custom Catalog—Using this option gives you maximum control over driver and rmware revisions in your environment
because you select them individually from either the SUU media or online source using the Repository Manager. You can install
Repository Manager, a separate tool, from the OpenManage Essentials installation package.
Selecting an Update Catalog Source
1. From OpenManage Essentials, click Manage → System Update → Select a Catalog Source.
2. In Select a Catalog Source, select an option, and click Import now.
Viewing Comparison Results
This section provides information required to view the results of the comparison of devices to a source catalog.
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