Dell ESM Firmware, A42

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.
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.
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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.
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Version

A42, A42

Release date

03 May 2006

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Embedded Server 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: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: ESM-WIN-A42.exe
File Size: 1.94 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
6DCF965C58174370C98125EAC463B257
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: a42cust.exe
File Size: 396.6 KB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
3bcc4ccd309319af00c7781ba11909f1
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available

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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.

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