ThinLinux version 2.0.27 Merlin Image file for Dell Wyse 5070 thin clients
Restart required Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This image is supported on Dell Wyse 5070 thin clients and is intended for customers who want to install the latest ThinLinux 2.0.27 Merlin image.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixed issue from previous ThinLinux release.
Read MoreVersion
2.0.27.31684, 2.0.27.31684
Release date
22 Aug 2018
Download Type
Operating Systems
Category
Operating System
Importance
RecommendedDell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Firmware Images
File Name: 2.0.27.31684_5070_16GB_merlin.exe
File Size: 2.29 GB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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MD5:
02e2a076bb7229c95e24e8506cbd962c
SHA1:
3cf43eb395056c0d7f9fa2103bdfb9bf1f80a328
SHA-256:
397df7ff7efdcce114b78ef4a95c38c45e03563f8ed384a82c896f5a3c4fdfc5
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Important Information
Do not power off your thin client until the operating system installation is complete.
Installation instructions
Installing an image by using Wyse Device Manager (WDM):
1. Launch Wyse Device Manager.
2. On the Dashboard page, click Applications.
The options such as Images, Other Packages, Agent Update, Device Configuration, and PCoIP Device Configuration are displayed.
3. Select Images.
4. Click the Create Package Plus (+) button.
The application prompts you to download the Package Register utility.
5. Click Allow.
The Create Package window is displayed with the Configure Package Register option and .exe file.
6. Download the EXE file on your local repository.
7. Navigate to the folder and run the Package Register utility file.
The WDM Package Registration Utility window is displayed.
8. Enter the WDM server address and user credentials in the respective fields.
9. Select RSP or EXE to register, and click Browse.
The WDM Package Uploader window is displayed.
10. Click Open.
The list of selected packages is displayed.
11. Select the packages that you want to register, and click Upload.
After the package is uploaded, the status is displayed as Success.
Upgrading the ThinLinux image by using Wyse Management Suite:
1. Download and install the merlin_nonpxe-3.7.9-00.02_amd64.deb add-on. This add-on is available as Merlin Non-PXE add-on for ThinLinux version 2.0.27 on Dell Wyse 5070 thin clients.
2. Download the ThinLinux Merlin image file to the\repository\osImages\Zipped folder.
The Merlin image file is automatically extracted and moved to a valid folder.
3. Log in to Wyse Management Suite, and navigate to the Apps and Data page.
4. Click OS Image Policies, and select WES/Thin Linux.
5. Click Add Policy and enter the following details:
5.1. Policy name
5.2. From the drop-down list, select a valid group where the device is assigned.
5.3. Select the operating system type. For example, ThinLinux.
5.4. From the drop-down list, select the operating system image. The image that was copied in the repository is listed.
5.5. Select a valid rule. The rule is based on the image version (upgrade or downgrade).
5.6. Click Save -> Yes.
6. From drop-down list, select the policy name.
7. Enter a description, and click Run.
8. Click Preview, and click Schedule.
9. Click Update Now on the thin client UI to update the image.
Installing an image by using Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool:
Use the Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool version 3.0 to install the ThinLinux firmware Merlin images on your thin client. For information about installation instructions, see the Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool version 3.0 User's Guide available at https://downloads.dell.com/wyse/USBFT/.
1. Launch Wyse Device Manager.
2. On the Dashboard page, click Applications.
The options such as Images, Other Packages, Agent Update, Device Configuration, and PCoIP Device Configuration are displayed.
3. Select Images.
4. Click the Create Package Plus (+) button.
The application prompts you to download the Package Register utility.
5. Click Allow.
The Create Package window is displayed with the Configure Package Register option and .exe file.
6. Download the EXE file on your local repository.
7. Navigate to the folder and run the Package Register utility file.
The WDM Package Registration Utility window is displayed.
8. Enter the WDM server address and user credentials in the respective fields.
9. Select RSP or EXE to register, and click Browse.
The WDM Package Uploader window is displayed.
10. Click Open.
The list of selected packages is displayed.
11. Select the packages that you want to register, and click Upload.
After the package is uploaded, the status is displayed as Success.
Upgrading the ThinLinux image by using Wyse Management Suite:
1. Download and install the merlin_nonpxe-3.7.9-00.02_amd64.deb add-on. This add-on is available as Merlin Non-PXE add-on for ThinLinux version 2.0.27 on Dell Wyse 5070 thin clients.
2. Download the ThinLinux Merlin image file to the
The Merlin image file is automatically extracted and moved to a valid folder.
3. Log in to Wyse Management Suite, and navigate to the Apps and Data page.
4. Click OS Image Policies, and select WES/Thin Linux.
5. Click Add Policy and enter the following details:
5.1. Policy name
5.2. From the drop-down list, select a valid group where the device is assigned.
5.3. Select the operating system type. For example, ThinLinux.
5.4. From the drop-down list, select the operating system image. The image that was copied in the repository is listed.
5.5. Select a valid rule. The rule is based on the image version (upgrade or downgrade).
5.6. Click Save -> Yes.
6. From drop-down list, select the policy name.
7. Enter a description, and click Run.
8. Click Preview, and click Schedule.
9. Click Update Now on the thin client UI to update the image.
Installing an image by using Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool:
Use the Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool version 3.0 to install the ThinLinux firmware Merlin images on your thin client. For information about installation instructions, see the Dell Wyse USB Imaging Tool version 3.0 User's Guide available at https://downloads.dell.com/wyse/USBFT/.
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