Systems Build and Update Utility, v2.3

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Dell OpenManage Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) based one-to-one deployment and update tool for of the Dell Systems. It is available at support.dell.com and as part of the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD. It has modules such as Server OS Installation (SOI), Firmware Update, and Hardware Configuration. These modules enable you to update BIOS and firmware in the pre-operating system environment, apply these settings on the current system or on multiple systems, and install the operating system.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Enhancements:
a. Added support for the following operating systems:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.9 (32-bit and 64-bit)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 (64-bit)
- VMware ESXi 5.1 U1
- VMware ESXi 5.0 U2
- Citrix XenServer 6.2
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials (64-bit)

b. Support for the following Network Interface Cards (NICs):
- Broadcom 57840S Quad Port 10G SFP+ Rack NDC (Supported only on Dell PowerEdge R620, R720, and 820)
- Broadcom 57840S-k Quad Port 10GbE Blade KR NDC (Supported only on Dell PowerEdge M820 and M620)

c. Software RAID (only PERC S110 controller) support for the installation of Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)
NOTE: Use the Windows Server 2012 option on SBUU Operating System Selection page for installing Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials (64-bit).

d. Added support for configuring span length during RAID creation. See Frequently Asked Questions in User guide.

e. Deprecated support for the following operating systems:
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 (64-bit)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8 (64-bit and 32-bit)
- VMware ESXi 5.1 Flash and HDD
- VMware ESX 4.1 Upgrade 3 Classic
- VMware ESXi 4.1 Upgrade3 HDD and Flash
- Citrix XenServer 6.1
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Version

2.3, A00

Release date

01 Apr 2014

Download Type

Applications

Category

Secure Systems Management

Importance

Optional
Dell 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: sbuu_2.3_906_A00.iso
File Size: 1.48 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:
208dce59733a61126690cda9f58c30f6
SHA1:
85ae99058553d800974f8e4b6f4d4afcc5fa50be
SHA-256:
98da16c167b71e5d203e7478ef41a236a75fb2cea63a8bc71dd688303af0b4d7

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Citrix XenServer 6.2
Novell SuSE Linux ES 11
VMware ESXi 5.0
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 ESXi 5.1
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Systems Build and Update Utility
Download
1. Click the Download File link to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Extract Files
3. Burn this downloaded ISO into a DVD.
4. Boot the DVD on any Dell PowerEdge Server (9G - 12G) and proceed for operating system deployment.

Note: Alternatively you can also boot up a PowerEdge Server (9G - 12G) with its iDRAC Virtual Media mounted with the downloaded ISO

Prerequisite :
- Dell system with minimum memory of 512 MB.
- DVD drive, Dell Server Updates media, and Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media (to install Dell OpenManage System Administrator).
- A Network File System (NFS) or multiple Samba network shares.
NOTE: If you do not have network connectivity for the system you are deploying, make sure that you have multiple USB drives.
NOTE: This is not applicable for PowerEdge SC systems.
- Basic knowledge of RAID, BIOS, BMC, and DRAC.

Reboot will be required

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