Users Guide

26 Using Dell Update Packages
NOTE: DUPs for Linux can also be found in the repository on the Dell Server
Updates DVD that contains the updated BIOS, and firmware components for
Dell systems. The Dell OpenManage™ Server Update Utility (SUU) is an application
for identifying and applying updates to your system. You can use SUU to update your
Dell system or to view updates available for any system supported by SUU.
It compares the versions of components currently installed on your system with
update components packaged on the Dell Server Updates DVD and then displays
a comparison report of the versions and provides the option of updating the
components. See the Server Update Utility User's Guide available on the
Dell Support website at support.dell.com or on the Dell Systems Management Tools
and Documentation DVD for more information.
Update and Rollback in Unified Server
Configurator Lifecycle Controller
Enabled (USC LCE)
Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) Lifecycle Controller Enabled (LCE)
is an embedded configuration utility that enables systems and storage
management tasks from an embedded environment throughout the system’s
life cycle.
Residing on an embedded flash memory card, USC LCE is similar to a BIOS
utility in that it can be started during the boot sequence and can function
independently of an installed operating system.
Using USC LCE, you can quickly identify, download, and apply system
updates without searching the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You
can also configure your system BIOS and system devices (such as NIC, RAID,
and iDRAC), deploy an operating system, and run diagnostics to validate your
system and the attached hardware.
NOTE: Certain platforms or systems may not support the full set of features
provided by USC LCE.
Update in USC LCE
You can update your system BIOS, iDRAC firmware, power supply firmware,
and RAID and NIC firmware. Use the Platform Update wizard to display a
list of available updates for your system.