User's Manual
16. Once the SUU ISO is created, report dialog box appears. Close the report dialog box. Takes you back to the main
window.
17. Burn the bootable ISO CD or DVD using the appropriate software.
Access the ISO file navigate to the predefined location where the bootable ISO is created.
Exporting as a SUU
You can export a selected Dell recommended or a custom bundle as a fully functional SUU.
To export a Dell recommended or a custom bundle as a functional SUU:
1. Open a repository from My Repositories or import a repository from Application.
2. Click the Bundles tab.
3. Select the bundle(s) you want to export from the list of displayed bundle(s), and click Export.
4. In the Export Bundle(s) window, select Export as SUU, and select one of the following, and click Next.
– Export as SUU to Directory to create a SUU pack in the provided directory.
– Export as SUU to ISO to create an ISO image of the SUU pack.
The system checks for availability of the latest SUU plug-in. If a plug-in is available, the version number of the plug-
in displays and the application prompts you to proceed with the exporting process.
For more information on the usage of SUU on Windows and Linux servers, see the
Dell OpenManage Server Update
Utility User's Guide
at www.dell.com/support/manuals.
– While Repository Manager checks for availability of the required SUU plug-ins, the Checking to see if the
required plug-in is installed... dialog box is displayed.
– If the latest plug-in is already downloaded the following message displays: Required plug-in
found
The version number of the plug-in found is also displayed.
– When ftp.dell.com is accessible and, latest plug-ins exist on your system, the Update plug-in link displays.
When you click the link, the plug-ins from the system are updated.
– If you attempt installing plug-ins by clicking the Click here to install the plug-in, when ftp.dell.com is not
accessible and plug-ins do not exist on your system, the following error message is displayed: Plug-in
file not found in configured location. Press "OK" to open Plug-in
update settings.
NOTE: Ensure the system connects to the Internet and the ftp.dell.com is accessible.
5. In the Browse For Folder window, navigate to the folder on your local drive, where you want to export the SUU, and
click OK Once you click OK, Export SUU job goes to the Jobs Queue. You can see the Status and Progress under the
Jobs Queue list.
6. In the Export Summary window, click Errors/Warnings to check for errors or warnings, if any, in the export.
The following are considered as errors:
– If the file type of a component mismatches the bundle it belongs to. For example, an Linux DUP shows in a
Windows bundle.
– If the Supported platforms of a component mismatches the bundle supported list. For example an R210
BIOS shows in a T710 bundle.
– If the operating system supported for the bundle is Windows or Linux. For example, export M1000e bundle
to a SUU. Other operating systems are considered as errors.
The following is considered a warning:
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