User's Manual

Dell Update Package
A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a single
software element on the system. DUPs are software utilities provided by Dell to update specific software components on
Dell PowerEdge systems, Dell desktops, and Dell laptops. The customized bundles and repositories are made up of DUPs
based on operating systems supported, update types, form factor, and line of business.
Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility
Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU) is a DVD-based application for identifying and applying updates to the
system. SUU displays a comparison report of the versions and provides various options for updating the components.
Repository Manager
Repository Manager is an application that allows you to create repositories of customized bundles and updates, and
groups of related updates for systems running supported Microsoft Windows or Linux operating systems. This facilitates
generating comparison reports and establishing update baselines of repositories. By using Repository Manager, you can
ensure that the Dell PowerEdge system, Dell desktop or Dell laptop is equipped with the latest BIOS, driver, firmware,
and software updates.
View Active Catalog
Select to view the catalog file that is currently in use for doing software updates.
Field Description
Source Displays the source. The source is either System Update
Utility, FTP, or Repository Manager.
Source Type The type for source from which the catalog file is taken.
For example Dell ftp site.
Release ID The unique identification number assigned to the released
catalog file.
Release Date The date on which the catalog file was released.
Newer version available Displays if a newer version is available.
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