Owners Manual

NOTE: Before deleting any component, delete all its dependent DUPs. Else, Repository

Manager displays a warning and does not allow the deletion of the component.

Working with filters

The Dell Repository Manager has an extensive search mechanism that allows you to query repositories,

create filters, and save and load filters. Using the filtering capabilities of the Dell Repository Manager, you

can view specific Dell Update Packages (DUPs) from any selected repository.

You can create filters based on the following criteria:

• Keyword Search

• Update Type

• Criticality

• Supported Platforms

• DUP Format

• Device Categories

• PCI Device Info — Peripheral Components Interconnect (PCI)

Component filters

The filter properties table lists the options which you can use to filter your search results:

Property Description

Keyword Search Filters components based on the text you provide. For example, if you type

PowerEdge, Dell Repository Manager displays all the latest repositories and

components applicable to the PowerEdge systems.

NOTE: You can provide only regular search syntax in this field.

Update Type Filters components based on the type of components. The available

options are:

• Drivers

• Firmwares

• BIOS

• Applications

• Utilities

For example, if you select BIOS, Dell Repository Manager displays all the

components that require only BIOS updates.

Criticality Filters components based on the criticality of the update. The available

options are:

• Optional

• Recommended

• Urgent

For example, if you select Urgent, Dell Repository Manager displays all the

components that you need to immediately update your system with.