Dell ESM Firmware, A31

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The Embedded Server Management (ESM) flash utility is a tool to update firmware (FW) to the Embedded Server Management and all devices connected to it. The devices currently implemented in the utility are:
* Baseboard Management Controller (BMC).
* System backplane.

This firmware update is a non-destructive update. User data is not affected.
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Fixes & Enhancements

BMC v1.77
- Fixed ASR set to "Reboot" fails to reboot the server.
- Fixed flashing to ESM Firmware disables front panel power button.

GBP v1.01
- No Change.
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Version

A31, A31

Release date

03 Dec 2003

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Embedded Server Management

Importance

Recommended
Dell 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: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: PE4600-ESM-WIN-A31.exe
File Size: 1.9 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:
8869C9366D03F56BDFED6A3F91E49D5D

File Format: A GnuPG file which contains a cryptographic signature
File Name: PE4600-ESM-LX-A31.bin.sign
File Size: 194 Bytes
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
The GnuPG signature for Red Hat Linux Update Package can be used to authenticate Dell's identity in the correlated Red Hat Linux Update Package.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
0A323CD5FBD4E5DFEBB6E1026CC20316

File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: PE4600-ESMA31.exe
File Size: 224.5 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.

File Format: Update Package for Red Hat Linux
File Name: PE4600-ESM-LX-A31.bin
File Size: 3.23 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages for Linux can be used as stand-alone applications that ensure that specific validation criteria are met, then apply an update.
Note: Update Packages for Linux are open source. See the Dell Update Packages for Linux Readme for details.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
A57E8085CA90721819DCF46DEC373FD5

By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.

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WARNING!!! DO NOT REMOVE THE DISKETTE WHILE FLASHING!!!
WARNING!!! UNDER WINDOWS NT/2000 DO NOT HIT ANY KEY ON KEYBOARD WHILE FLASHING!!!
NOTE: In order to create this diskette, the .exe file must be downloaded to and executed on a
system running Microsoft Windows

WARNING!!! Do not use the Dell Update Package version of this update on systems running OpenIPMI drivers, IMB drivers, or Windows Server 2003 R2! If you must install this update on the afore-mentioned systems, use the DOS update utility.
Custom Instructions for PE4600-ESMA31.exe:


1. Download the .exe file to a directory on your hard drive. The file
downloaded is a self-extracting executable.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
The files may be un-zipped to floppy disk or hard drive(if the hard drive
is in the system to be updated).
3. After the files have been un-zipped, you may delete the self-
extracting file downloaded in step 1.

MS-DOS Version
1. Boot the system requiring the update to DOS.
2. Insert the diskette created above or change to the directory on the
hard drive where the files were un-zipped.
3. At the DOS prompt, type "SMFLSH2". This will run SMFLSH2.EXE
4. Answer “Y” at the prompt to begin the upgrade.

Windows NT/2000 Version
Note: You must have the Dell Management software or OpenManage
Server Administrator installed to proceed.
There are two methods of upgrade in Windows NT/2000.
1. In a DOS window, change to the directory the files were un-zipped to
and type “SMFLSH2NT”. Answer “Y” at the prompt to begin the upgrade.
2. Using Windows Explorer, browse to the location containing the files
un-zipped above(diskette or hard drive). Run(double-click)
SMFLSH2NT.EXE and answer “Y” at the prompt to begin the upgrade.




GnuPG Signature of Dell Update Package Instructions for PE4600-ESM-LX-A31.bin.sign:

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. Import the Dell public key. (You only need to do once on your system.)
2. Verify the Dell Update Package by using its signature file, PE4600-ESM-LX-A31.bin.sign

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