Systems Build and Update Utility
Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.Dell Systems Build and Update Utility is a bootable utility for a single server Operating System install, pre-OS firmware updates and pre-OS system configuration.1. Insert the "Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation" DVD into the system drive and reboot the system. If the system is supported by the DVD, the "Boot Menu" page appears. The "Boot Menu" page contains the following options to boot the system:
- "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility"
- "Optical Media (CD/DVD) Check"
- "Skip Optical Media (CD/DVD) Boot - Boot to Hard Drive"
2. When you select the "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" option, the "Home" page for "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" appears. From the "Home" page, you can access the SBUU modules:
- Server Operating System Installation
- Firmware Update
- Hardware Configuration
- View Hardware
SBUU can also be used to create a bootable image, or export configurations for, any of the supported systems. Click "System(s) Selection" to change the system(s) of choice. The current system is selected by default.
3. Each of the above modules can be configured independently, and all the configurations can then be applied at once. Alternatively, the Server OS Installation can be done by itself in one flow.
To configure any of the above modules, click "Configure" against the module name. Follow the instructions to complete the configuration. Context-sensitive help is provided on each page.
4. To apply all configurations, click "Apply/Export Configuration". Follow the instructions to apply the configurations, and click "Continue".
5. Insert the operating system CD/DVD media if installing from CD/DVD, when asked by the system.
6. The system reboots and the unattended operating system installation continues.
7. When the installation is complete, the system is ready for use.
- "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility"
- "Optical Media (CD/DVD) Check"
- "Skip Optical Media (CD/DVD) Boot - Boot to Hard Drive"
2. When you select the "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" option, the "Home" page for "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" appears. From the "Home" page, you can access the SBUU modules:
- Server Operating System Installation
- Firmware Update
- Hardware Configuration
- View Hardware
SBUU can also be used to create a bootable image, or export configurations for, any of the supported systems. Click "System(s) Selection" to change the system(s) of choice. The current system is selected by default.
3. Each of the above modules can be configured independently, and all the configurations can then be applied at once. Alternatively, the Server OS Installation can be done by itself in one flow.
To configure any of the above modules, click "Configure" against the module name. Follow the instructions to complete the configuration. Context-sensitive help is provided on each page.
4. To apply all configurations, click "Apply/Export Configuration". Follow the instructions to apply the configurations, and click "Continue".
5. Insert the operating system CD/DVD media if installing from CD/DVD, when asked by the system.
6. The system reboots and the unattended operating system installation continues.
7. When the installation is complete, the system is ready for use.
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Enhancements:
Added support for the following operating systems:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 x64
Microsoft Windows 2012 x64
VMware ESXi 5.1 Flash and HDD
VMware ESX 4.1 Upgrade 3 Classic
VMware Esxi 4.1 Upgrade3 HDD and Flash
Citrix Xen Server 6.1
Added support for Windows PE 4.0
Added support for the following Network Interface Cards (NICs), Converged Network Adapters (CNAs), and Fibre Channels (FCs):
QLogic QLE2660 Single Port FC16 HBA
QLogic QLE2662 Dual Port FC16 HBA
QLogic QME2662 Dual Port FC16 HBA Mezzanine
Emulex LPm16002 Dual Port FC16 HBA Mezz
Intel I350 2 x 1Gb BT + X520 2 x 10Gb SFP+ Rack NDC
Added support for fully qualified domain name(FQDN)
Read MoreAdded support for the following operating systems:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 x64
Microsoft Windows 2012 x64
VMware ESXi 5.1 Flash and HDD
VMware ESX 4.1 Upgrade 3 Classic
VMware Esxi 4.1 Upgrade3 HDD and Flash
Citrix Xen Server 6.1
Added support for Windows PE 4.0
Added support for the following Network Interface Cards (NICs), Converged Network Adapters (CNAs), and Fibre Channels (FCs):
QLogic QLE2660 Single Port FC16 HBA
QLogic QLE2662 Dual Port FC16 HBA
QLogic QME2662 Dual Port FC16 HBA Mezzanine
Emulex LPm16002 Dual Port FC16 HBA Mezz
Intel I350 2 x 1Gb BT + X520 2 x 10Gb SFP+ Rack NDC
Added support for fully qualified domain name(FQDN)
Version
2.2, A00
Release date
29 Apr 2014
Download Type
Applications
Category
Secure Systems Management
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats
File Format: ISO Image for CD-ROM
File Name: cdu_2.2_749_A00.iso
File Size: 1.65 GB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains an ISO image used to create a CDROM. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, then create a CD using your preferred CD burning software.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
4fe8823884794504f10f3b48cc2103c8
SHA1:
af4664b97e471776b45a7c844df0da26fb0612a9
SHA-256:
cab417c07da0bdade09b03d49a35609baceb6f6c111e5a58396e9e772d2e1d70
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Supported Operating Systems
Citrix XenServer 6.1
VMware ESXi 4.0
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
VMware ESX 4.0
VMware ESXi 4.1
Windows Server 2008 x64
Suse Linux ES 10
Windows Server 2012
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat® Ent Linux 5
Windows Server 2008 x86
Windows Server 2008 R2
VMware ESX 4.1
VMware ESXi 5.1
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Applies to
Systems Build and Update Utility
Installation instructions
1. Insert the "Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation" DVD into the system drive and reboot the system. If the system is supported by the DVD, the "Boot Menu" page appears. The "Boot Menu" page contains the following options to boot the system:
- "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility"
- "Optical Media (CD/DVD) Check"
- "Skip Optical Media (CD/DVD) Boot - Boot to Hard Drive"
2. When you select the "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" option, the "Home" page for "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" appears. From the "Home" page, you can access the SBUU modules:
- Server Operating System Installation
- Firmware Update
- Hardware Configuration
- View Hardware
SBUU can also be used to create a bootable image, or export configurations for, any of the supported systems. Click "System(s) Selection" to change the system(s) of choice. The current system is selected by default.
3. Each of the above modules can be configured independently, and all the configurations can then be applied at once. Alternatively, the Server OS Installation can be done by itself in one flow.
To configure any of the above modules, click "Configure" against the module name. Follow the instructions to complete the configuration. Context-sensitive help is provided on each page.
4. To apply all configurations, click "Apply/Export Configuration". Follow the instructions to apply the configurations, and click "Continue".
5. Insert the operating system CD/DVD media if installing from CD/DVD, when asked by the system.
6. The system reboots and the unattended operating system installation continues.
7. When the installation is complete, the system is ready for use.
Reboot will be required
- "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility"
- "Optical Media (CD/DVD) Check"
- "Skip Optical Media (CD/DVD) Boot - Boot to Hard Drive"
2. When you select the "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" option, the "Home" page for "Dell Systems Build and Update Utility" appears. From the "Home" page, you can access the SBUU modules:
- Server Operating System Installation
- Firmware Update
- Hardware Configuration
- View Hardware
SBUU can also be used to create a bootable image, or export configurations for, any of the supported systems. Click "System(s) Selection" to change the system(s) of choice. The current system is selected by default.
3. Each of the above modules can be configured independently, and all the configurations can then be applied at once. Alternatively, the Server OS Installation can be done by itself in one flow.
To configure any of the above modules, click "Configure" against the module name. Follow the instructions to complete the configuration. Context-sensitive help is provided on each page.
4. To apply all configurations, click "Apply/Export Configuration". Follow the instructions to apply the configurations, and click "Continue".
5. Insert the operating system CD/DVD media if installing from CD/DVD, when asked by the system.
6. The system reboots and the unattended operating system installation continues.
7. When the installation is complete, the system is ready for use.
Reboot will be required
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