Users Guide

Table 229. Select a Catalog Source
Field Description
Default Catalog
Use le system source (SUU)
Select to update software using Server Update Utility. Click
Browse to traverse to the le location. The catalog.cab le is
located in the repository folder.
Use repository manager le
Select to update software by using Repository Manager le.
Click Browse to traverse to le location. The catalog.cab le is
located in the repository folder.
Use an online source
Select to update software by using the update package present
on downloads.dell.com. Select the online source based on the
preferred protocol from the drop-down list.
MX Chassis Default Catalog
HTTPS Downloading software update package by using HTTPS. For
example, downloads.dell.com/catalog.
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.
Viewing the Default Catalog
Select to view the catalog le that is currently in use for applying software updates.
Table 230. View Default Catalog
Field Description
Source Displays the source. The source is either Server Update Utility,
downloads.dell.com, or Repository Manager.
Source Type The type for source from which the catalog le is taken. For
example, downloads.dell.com.
Release ID The unique identication number assigned to the released
catalog le.
Release Date The date on which the catalog le was released.
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