Users Guide

Figure 7. 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 firmware and drivers for the servers.
• Online source—Default option which obtains latest driver and firmware 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 firmware from the Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU)
media.
• Repository Manager file—Customized selection of specific drivers and firmware generated from the
Dell 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 firmware available from Dell or use the Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) option for a qualified set
of drivers and firmware.
• Create Custom Catalog—Using this option gives you maximum control over driver and firmware
revisions in your environment because you select them individually from either the SUU media or
online source using the Dell Repository Manager. You can install Repository Manager, a separate tool,
from the OpenManage Essentials installation package.
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