Users Guide

Field Description
Use an online source Select to update software using the software update package
present on the Dell FTP site.
NOTE: The path to the catalog le may be displayed on the screen while importing the catalog using either SUU or
repository manager. However, it is recommended that you manually select the catalog le, by clicking Browse.
Dell Update Package
A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a single software element on
the system. DUPs are software utilities provided by Dell to update specic software components on PowerEdge systems, desktops,
and laptops. The customized bundles and repositories are made up of DUPs based on operating systems supported, update types,
form factor, and line of business.
OpenManage Server Update Utility
OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU) is a DVD-based application for identifying and applying updates to the system. SUU
displays a comparison report of the versions and provides various options for updating the components.
Repository Manager
Repository Manager is an application that allows you to create repositories of customized bundles and updates, and groups of related
updates for systems running supported Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. This facilitates generating comparison
reports and establishing update baselines of repositories. By using Repository Manager, you can ensure that the PowerEdge system,
desktop or laptop is equipped with the latest BIOS, driver, rmware, and software updates.
View Default Catalog
Select to view the catalog le that is currently in use for applying software updates.
Table 226. View Default Catalog
Field Description
Source Displays the source. The source is either Server Update Utility,
FTP, or Repository Manager.
Source Type The type for source from which the catalog le is taken. For
example, Dell ftp site.
Release ID The unique identication number assigned to the released
catalog le.
Release Date The date on which the catalog le was released.
Newer version available Displays if a newer version is available.
List of Catalog Baselines
Table 227. List of Catalog Baselines
Field Description
Baseline Name Name of the catalog baseline.
Group Name Name of the device group.
Source Displays the source. For example, Repository Manager.
Release ID The unique identication number assigned to the released
catalog le.
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