User's Manual

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Introduction
Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET) is a utility that collects configuration and log data for various chassis hardware,
storage, software, and operating system components of a Dell PowerEdge server and consolidates the data into a .zip
file.
What's New In This Release
• Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2012.
• In the iDRAC namespace report, the following modifications are included:
– New attributes in BIOS Setup category that is in parity with OpenManage Server Administrator version
7.2.
– New classes such as Batteries, Removable Flash Media, and Temperature in the Main Chassis
category.
– Support for Enclosures and Array Disk under storage category.
Supported Platforms And Operating Systems
For information on the supported platforms and operating systems (Microsoft Windows and Linux), see the Readme
available with the installer or go to dell.com/serviceabilitytools.
Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this guide, you can view the Readme :
• During installation:
– On systems running Linux, run the ./dell-dset-lx(bit)-(Version Number).bin file and select option 1.
• After permanently installing the application:
– On systems running Windows, in the Start menu, navigate to DSET 3.4 → View Readme. The Readme is
displayed.
– On systems running Linux, the Readme.txt is available at /opt/dell/advdiags/ dset/ folder.
• For information on installing the DSET application, see Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET) Version 3.x Installation
Guide available at dell.com/serviceabilitytools.
Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site
To access the documents from Dell Support site:
1. Go to dell.com/support/manuals.
2. In the Tell us about your Dell system section, under No, select Choose from a list of all Dell products and click
Continue.
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