Users Guide

NOTE: By default, the source is set to Dell online repository (ftp.dell.com). You can change the source to a

different repository by clicking Application → Settings → Source Repository on the Dell Repository Manager

window.

NOTE: You may have to provide your user credentials, if prompted.

2. If you are using the View Source option for the first time, the Source Repository window is displayed with the

following message: To view the source catalog and files, the application database

must first be populated with data from the source. Would you like to update

the database now?

3. Click Yes to continue or click No to exit the window.

The Please wait... window is displayed while the catalog is being downloaded.

NOTE: When a new catalog file is available from Dell, New Catalog Available notification appears on the

menu bar. Click the notification to import the latest catalog file. Once the online repository is loaded, the

components in the repository appear under the respective tabs.

NOTE: Once the Source Catalog is installed on the Dell Repository Manager, it enables the Sync Database

with Source option.

Viewing The Properties Of A Repository

To view the properties of a repository:

1. In the Dell Repository Manager window, click My Repositories tab, select the desired repository, and then click

Open.

2. Click Properties.

The Repository Properties window is displayed.

The following details are displayed:

• Name: and Description: of the repository

• Date Created:

• Date Imported:

• Number of Bundles:

• Number of Components:

• Form Factor:

• System Models:

• Dell Update Package Format:

• Unassigned Components:

3. Click Cancel to exit the Repository Properties window.

Viewing The Inventory Information Of A Repository

You can view the inventory information of repositories that are created using generic inventory, inventory from OME or

Dell Management Plugin for VMware vCenter.

To view the inventory information of an OME or vCenter repository:

1. On the My Repositories tab, select an existing OME or vCenter repository, and click Open.

2. On the Dell Repository Manager screen, click the Inventory tab to view the list of the systems, which are retrieved

from the OME or vCenter servers.

3. Click the specific platform once you have clicked, Click any platform name in order to see the Device Name, Type,

and Version on the right-hand side of the window.