Dell System E-support Tool (DSET), v.2.0, A01

Driver Id : R281223

Importance : Optional

Version : 2.0, A01 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 14 Sep 2010

Download Type : Utility

Category : Diagnostics

Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET) provides the ability to collect hardware, storage and operating system information of a Dell PowerEdge or PowerVault server. This information is consolidated into a single "System Configuration Report" that can be useful for troubleshooting or inventory collection of a system. The browser user interface provides a convenient means to view specific data through hierarchical menu trees.

Download Files

File Format: This format consists of an archive of PDF files used to provide help and procedural information to the customer. It is necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader first to view the files in this archive.

File Name: DSET2.0_reportable_items_Linux_A01.pdf

File size: 322.2 KB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 01417147b4bfd04bf2cd355b5e8527ec

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File Format: This file format consists of a BIOS executable file. This format can be used to install from Linux.

File Name: delldset_v2.0.0.119_A01.bin

File size: 35.43 MB

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MD5: 4fc350489e43d1a2434523439f81d973

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File Format: This file format contains plain text which can be viewed with a standard text editor.

File Name: README-Linux_v2.0.0.119_A01.txt

File size: 14.22 KB

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MD5: 676dffda71a6c81b6e72a4f8e8409853

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Fixes & Enhancements

* Added support for R715, R815, M710HD PowerEdge Servers
* Added support for OpenManage 6.3 software products
* Added support for new operating systems ESX4.1
* Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 update 5 for i386 and x86_64
* Added support for SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 x86_64 SP3 and SLES 11 x86_64 SP1
* Added additional information Raw SEL data bytes in Hardware log page
* Speeding up ESM Clear log
* Speeding up Linux report creation

NOTE:
* Removed support for ESX3.5

Compatible Systems

Installation instructions

Custom Instructions for delldset_v2.0.0.119_A01.bin:

Download:
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation:
Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and open a console or command prompt. Run the DSET binary from the console or command prompt:
delldset_v2.0.0.119_A01.bin

Once the Dell license is accepted, follow the binary wizard instructions
to do any of the following:

1. Read DSET Release Notes First - Displays the README contents
2. Create a DSET Report Only - Loads DSET to create a standard system configuration report which is typically written to the current user's home directory
3. Clear ESM Hardware Log - Clears the log of any past hardware events. This also typically resets the PowerEdge amber warning light to blue
4. Install/Upgrade DSET Application - Permanently installs DSET for
repeat use
Note: Add the optional parameter "--install" to silently install the DSET
application for repeat use. The default installation path is /opt/dell/dset.
Custom Instructions for DSET2.0_reportable_items_Linux_A01.pdf:

Download:
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. When the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive. Note that sometimes the file opens in the browser itself.

Opening the file:
Customer need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader for opening this .pdf file. This document gives information about various items that can be collected by DSET under Linux operating system.
Custom Instructions for README-Linux_v2.0.0.119_A01.txt:

Download:
1. Click the "Download Now" link to download the file.
2. If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click the "I agree" link to accept the agreement.
3. If the File Download window appears, click "Save" to save the file to your hard drive. Sometimes, the file opens directly in the web browser itself.

Opening the file:
Customer release notes is a text file. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and open it in a text file viewer/editor like notepad.