Dell ESM Firmware, A57
The Embedded Server Management (ESM) flash utility is a tool to update firmware(FW) to the Embedded Server Management and all devices connected 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: | 6/14/2006 |
| Importance: | Optional |
| Version: | A57 |
The following formats are available for the file you have selected
| File Format: | Hard-Drive |
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| File Name: |
PE6450-ESMA57.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: | 405KB | |
| File Format: | Update Package for Microsoft® Windows® |
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| File Name: |
R49502-ESM-WIN-A57.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 | |
Previous Versions
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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 connected 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!!! UNDER WINDOWS NT/2000 DO NOT HIT ANY KEY ON KEYBOARD WHILE
FLASHING!!!
WARNING!!! DO NOT REMOVE THE DISKETTE WHILE FLASHING UNDER MS-DOS
VERSION!!!
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 6450 | Operating Systems Not Applicable |
Applies to
- Dell Device
Fixes & Enhancements
- Prevents PCI Bus lockups.
Installation Instructions
Default Instructions for PE6450-ESMA57.exe:
1. Download the .exe file to a directory on your hard drive. The file
downloaded is a self-extracting executable.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
The files may be un-zipped to floppy disk or hard drive(if the hard drive
is in the system to be updated).
3. After the files have been un-zipped, you may delete the self-extracting
file downloaded in step 1.
MS-DOS Version
1. Boot the system requiring the update to DOS.
2. Insert the diskette created above or change to the directory on the
hard drive
where the files were un-zipped.
3. At the DOS prompt, type "SMFLSH". This will run SMFLSH.EXE
4. Answer “Y” at the prompt to begin the upgrade.
Windows NT/2000 Version
Note: You must have the Dell Management software or OpenManage Server
Administrator installed to proceed.
There are two methods of upgrade in Windows NT/2000.
1. In a DOS window, change to the directory the files were un-zipped to
and type “SMFLSHNT”. Answer “Y” at the prompt to begin the upgrade.
2. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the location containing the files
un-zipped above(diskette or hard drive). Run(double-click) SMFLSHNT.EXE
and answer “Y” at the prompt to begin the upgrade.
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