Users Guide

Using Dell Update Packages

Dell provides a number of aids to help you determine whether or not the system requires an update. You can download DUP from

dell.com/support/manuals. For more information, see Downloading DUPs .

Updating Packages Component and System Compatibility

You can run the DUP and read the summary information. This information is provided to help you determine whether the update is

appropriate for the system and specific environment.

Executing DUPs in Linux Environment

You can run DUPs from the console in two modes:

• interactive

• non‑interactive

Interactive Mode

In the interactive mode, you issue a command, and the interface prompts you for permission to continue executing the command.

When you execute a package in this mode, it first displays a scrollable view of the release notes for the package. You may view

these notes before continuing with the execution of the package.

DUP may be executed from a local console attached to the target system or from an administrator’s workstation by using a remote

shell, such as ssh. Once a package has been delivered to the target system, administrators can execute the package by performing

the following:

• Type ./packagename.bin from the working directory.

NOTE: Where packagename is the model and component‑specific name of the package

• Ensure that the .bin file has the appropriate permissions set and that a user account with root privileges to executes the update.

• The progress and status is displayed to the console (stdout) and log its activity to /var/log/messages.

Non-Interactive Mode

Non‑interactive mode is essential when executing a script for applying DUPs to multiple systems. When applying DUPs to multiple

systems, you cannot answer yes or no during script execution.

• Type ‑q for non‑interactive mode.

• ‑f for force.

• ‑r for reboot if a reboot is required for the type of update being performed.

In the following command example, the command applies a BIOS DUP without any user confirmation, forces the execution in the

case of a downgrade from a more recent BIOS version, and reboots the system after the DUP is applied. This command is executed

provided the DUP satisfies all the system and version requirements.

BIOS_XR23Y_LN_1.2.8.BIN ‑q ‑f ‑r