Dell ESM Firmware, A42
The Embedded Server Management (ESM) flash utility is a tool to update
firmware(FW) to the Embedded Server Management and all devices connec-
ted to it on the system management bus (SMB). The devices currently
implemented in the utility are:
* Embedded Server Management
* System backplane
* System power supply paralleling board (PSPB)
* Hotplug
This firmware update is a non-destructive update. User data is not
affected.
| Release Date: | 5/3/2006 |
| Importance: | Optional |
| Version: | A42 |
The following formats are available for the file you have selected
| File Format: | Hard-Drive |
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| File Name: |
a42cust.exe |
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| Description: | This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory. | |
| Download Type: | HTTP | |
| File Size: | 396KB | |
| File Format: | Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® |
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| File Name: |
ESM-WIN-A42.exe |
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| Description: | Update Packages for Windows can be used as a stand-alone application to apply an update and ensure that specific validation criteria are met before performing the update. See the Dell Update Package User's Guide for more information. Note: As of October 10th, 2005, Update Packages for Windows will be digitally signed. Customers using Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant to deploy updates must upgrade to version 7.1 or later. |
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| Download Type: | HTTP | |
| File Size: | 1MB | |
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Description
The Embedded Server Management (ESM) flash utility is a tool to update
firmware(FW) to the Embedded Server Management and all devices connec-
ted to it on the system management bus (SMB). The devices currently
implemented in the utility are:
* Embedded Server Management
* System backplane
* System power supply paralleling board (PSPB)
* Hotplug
This firmware update is a non-destructive update. User data is not
affected.
Level of Importance:Optional
Dell recommends the customer review specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.
Important Information
WARNING!!! Do not use the Dell Update Package version of this update on systems running OpenIPMI drivers, IMB drivers, or Windows Server 2003 R2! If you must install this update on the afore-mentioned systems, use the DOS update utility.
Compatibility
| Systems PowerEdge 2300 PowerEdge 2400 PowerEdge 2450 PowerEdge 4300 PowerEdge 4350 PowerEdge 4400 PowerEdge 6300 PowerEdge 6350 PowerEdge 6400 PowerEdge 6450 | Operating Systems Not Applicable |
Applies to
- Dell Device
Fixes & Enhancements
SBP(System Backplane)
- Fixed front panel LED blinking problem with a faulty hard drive.
(when the drive recovers from failure the LED continued to blink)
PSPB (Power supplies)
- Fixed code to prevent HP OpenView NNM SE(starting with 1.52)
from printing "Power Supply Disconnected" message at power on.
Installation Instructions
Instructions for a42cust.exe
Download
1. Click the Download Now link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file to unzip the download package.
2. Specify the location to unzip the files.
3. Click on the unzip button to extract files.
Dell Update Package Instructions for ESM-WIN-A42.exe:
Download
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Install any necessary Embedded Systems Management firmware prior to this BIOS update.
5. Click the Install button.
6. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Checksum
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
This is an optional process and is not required for the downloading and installation of device drivers from this site.
This is an optional process and is not required for the downloading and installation of device drivers from this site.
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SHA1:
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3bcc4ccd309319af00c7781ba11909f1
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