User's Manual

40 Important Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I want to use my custom repository for firmware updates using SBUU.
A: If you want to use your custom repository for firmware updates using
SBUU, you will need a Linux repository. Also, you must ensure that the
repository contains updates for the system on which you want to run firmware
updates.
Q: What should I do if I want to downgrade the firmware?
A: If you want to downgrade the firmware, you will not be able to do it using
the Firmware Update module. Use the Dell Server Updates DVD to
downgrade the firmware on your system.
Q: What should I do if some of the updates fail?
A: If some of the updates fail, reboot your system and try using the latest
repository to update the firmware. Also, see the Server Update Utility User's
Guide for more information.
Q: I want to use a USB key as my source repository.
A: If you are using a USB key as your source repository, insert the USB key
when you are prompted.
NOTE: It is recommended that you do not boot your system to SBUU with the
USB key inserted in your system. This is because SBUU may not detect a USB
key that is inserted before you boot the system.
Hardware Configuration
Important Information
The Hardware Configuration module in SBUU enables you to configure your
system’s Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), Dell Remote Access
Controller (DRAC), Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), and
BIOS.
Once you save the configuration settings for your system’s BMC, DRAC,
RAID, and BIOS, you can use the tool to generate the .ini file, and apply
these configuration settings across multiple systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I access the command line interface?
A: To access the command line interface, from the boot menu, select DTK
Command Line Interface (Linux).