User's Manual

• You have a server running an operating system that is not supported by Dell Repository Manager, such as

Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD), Solaris, or older versions of Microsoft Windows, RedHat Linux or SUSE

Linux.

• You are using Linux versions such as Ubuntu or Debien.

• You prefer to do your updates (regardless of OS) in an out-of-band method.

To create bootable USB keys, using the tool - UNetBootIn as an example:

1. Download the UNetBootIn for Windows available at http://sourceforge.net/projects/unetbootin/files/UNetbootin/.

2. Run the Dell Repository Manager and generate the bootable ISO.

3. Start UNetBootIn and select the Diskimage option.

4. Click […] adjacent to the ISO drop-down and navigate to the ISO created by Dell Repository Manager.

5. Ensure that the type setting is equal to USB drive and the location where you want to download the USB key

displays in the drive drop-down.

6. Click OK to start the USB writing.

7. After the USB key writing is complete, insert the USB key into a USB port on the system you want to upgrade.

8. Press <F11>.

The boot menu is displayed.

9. Select the USB key as the boot target.

10. Select option 1 in the UNetBootIn menu’s boot menu to proceed with the component updates.

Creating A Custom Repository Using Dell OpenManage Essentials

OpenManage Essentials (OME) is a hardware management application that provides comprehensive view of Dell

systems, devices, and components in the enterprise’s network. With OpenManage Essentials, a web-based and

one‑to‑many systems management application for Dell systems and other devices, you can:

• Discover and inventory the systems.

• Monitor systems’ health.

• View and manage system alerts.

• Perform system updates.

• View hardware inventory and compliance reports.

You can create a local repository using the Dell OpenManage Essentials inventories. For more information on creating

repositories using OME, see Creating A Custom Repository Using Dell OpenManage Essentials.