User's Manual

Contents
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2
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About Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility
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Key Features and Functionalities..............................................................................................................................7
What's New In This Release....................................................................................................................................8
Feature Overview......................................................................................................................................................8
QLogic Network Interface Card.........................................................................................................................8
Intel Network Interface Card.............................................................................................................................8
Emulex Network Interface Card.........................................................................................................................8
Daisy Chained SEP and Expander......................................................................................................................8
SWRAID 3.0........................................................................................................................................................8
Supported Operating Systems..................................................................................................................................8
Other Documents You May Need.............................................................................................................................9
2 About GUI Mode........................................................................................................................11
Performing Prerequisites Check.............................................................................................................................11
Prerequisite Failure Messages...............................................................................................................................11
Software Prerequisite Failure MessageHardware Prerequisite Failure MessageSoftware and
Hardware Prerequisite Failure Message.........................................................................................................11
Fixing the Software Prerequisite Failure................................................................................................................12
Fixing the Hardware Prerequisite Failure...............................................................................................................12
Creating a Prerequisites media........................................................................................................................12
Comparison Report.................................................................................................................................................13
Criticality Levels...............................................................................................................................................13
Comparison Report Features............................................................................................................................13
Upgrading System Components.............................................................................................................................14
Downgrading System Components........................................................................................................................14
Updating System Components................................................................................................................................15
Updating Failures....................................................................................................................................................15
Running SUU from a Network Location..................................................................................................................15
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About CLI Mode
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List of CLI Commands..............................................................................................................................................17
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Integrating Server Update Utility With Other Components
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Integrating Server Update Utility With Dell Management Console........................................................................19
Using the Patch Management Feature............................................................................................................19