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Dell Command | Update Version 5.x Reference Guide

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Command Line Interface Error codes

Table 1. Generic application return codesFollowing are the generic application return codes:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
0 Command execution was successful. None
1 A reboot was required from the execution of an operation. Reboot the system to complete the operation.
2 An unknown application error has occurred. None
3 The current system manufacturer is not Dell. Dell Command | Update can only be run on Dell systems.
4 The CLI was not launched with administrative privilege. Invoke the Dell Command | Update CLI with administrative privileges.
5 A reboot was pending from a previous operation. Reboot the system to complete the operation.
6 Another instance of the same application (UI or CLI) is already running. Close any running instance of Dell Command | Update UI or CLI and retry the operation.
7 The application does not support the current system model. Contact your administrator if the current system model in not supported by the catalog.
8 No update filters have been applied or configured. Supply at least one update filter.
Table 2. Return codes while evaluating various input validationsThe following return codes may appear while evaluating various input validations:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
100 While evaluating the command line parameters, no parameters were detected. A command must be specified on the command line.
101 While evaluating the command line parameters, no commands were detected. Provide a valid command and options. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
102 While evaluating the command line parameters, invalid commands were detected. Provide a command along with the supported options for that command. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
103 While evaluating the command line parameters, duplicate commands were detected. Remove any duplicate commands and rerun the command. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
104 While evaluating the command line parameters, the command syntax was incorrect. Ensure that you follow the command syntax: /<command name>. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
105 While evaluating the command line parameters, the option syntax was incorrect. Ensure that you follow the option syntax: -<option name>. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
106 While evaluating the command line parameters, invalid options were detected. Ensure to provide all required or only supported options. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
107 While evaluating the command line parameters, one or more values provided to the specific option was invalid. Provide an acceptable value. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
108 While evaluating the command line parameters, all mandatory options were not detected. If a command requires mandatory options to run, provide them. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
109 While evaluating the command line parameters, invalid combination of options were detected. Remove any mutually exclusive options and rerun the command. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
110 While evaluating the command line parameters, multiple commands were detected. Except for /help and /version, only one command can be specified in the command line.
111 While evaluating the command line parameters, duplicate options were detected. Remove any duplicate options and rerun the command. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
112 An invalid catalog was detected. Ensure that the file path provided exists, has a valid extension type, is a valid SMB, UNC, or URL, does not have invalid characters, does not exceed 255 characters and has required permissions. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
113 While evaluating the command line parameters, one or more values provided exceeds the length limit. Ensure to provide the values of the options within the length limit. See Dell Command | Update CLI commands section for more information.
Table 3. Return codes while running the /scan commandThe following return codes may appear while running the /scan command:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
500 No updates were found for the system when a scan operation was performed. The system is up to date or no updates were found for the provided filters. Modify the filters and rerun the commands.
501 An error occurred while determining the available updates for the system, when a scan operation was performed. Retry the operation.
502 The cancellation was initiated, Hence, the scan operation is canceled. Retry the operation.
503 An error occurred while downloading a file during the scan operation. Check your network connection, ensure there is Internet connectivity and Retry the command.
Table 4. Return codes while running the /applyUpdates commandThe following return codes may appear while running the /applyUpdates command:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
1000 An error occurred when retrieving the result of the apply updates operation. Retry the operation.
1001

The cancellation was initiated, Hence, the apply updates operation is canceled.

Retry the operation.
1002 An error occurred while downloading a file during the apply updates operation. Check your network connection, ensure there is Internet connectivity, and retry the command.
Table 5. Return codes while running the /configure commandThe following return codes may appear while running the /configure command:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
1505 An error occurred while exporting the application settings. Verify that the folder exists or have permissions to write to the folder.
1506 An error occurred while importing the application settings. Verify that the imported file is valid.
Table 6. Return codes while running the /driverInstall commandThe following return codes may appear while running the /driverInstall command:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
2000 An error occurred when retrieving the result of the Advanced Driver Restore operation. Retry the operation.
2001 The Advanced Driver Restore process failed. Retry the operation.
2002 Multiple driver CABs were provided for the Advanced Driver Restore operation. Ensure that you provide only one driver CAB file.
2003 An invalid path for the driver CAB was provided as in input for the driver install command. Ensure that the file path provided exists, has a valid extension type, is a valid SMB, UNC, or URL, does not have invalid characters, does not exceed 255 characters and has required permissions. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
2004 The cancellation was initiated, Hence, the driver install operation is canceled. Retry the operation.
2005 An error occurred while downloading a file during the driver install operation. Check your network connection, ensure there is Internet connectivity, and retry the command.
2006 Indicates that the Advanced Driver Restore feature is disabled. Enable the feature using /configure -advancedDriverRestore=enable
2007 Indicates that the Advanced Diver Restore feature is not supported. Disable FIPS mode on the system.
Table 7. Return codes while evaluating the inputs for password encryptionThe following return codes may appear while evaluating the inputs for password encryption:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
2500 An error occurred while encrypting the password during the generate encrypted password operation. Retry the operation.
2501 An error occurred while encrypting the password with the encryption key provided. Provide a valid encryption key and Retry the operation. See Command line interface reference section, for more information.
2502 The encrypted password provided does not match the current encryption method. The provided encrypted password used an older encryption method. Reencrypt the password.
Table 8. Return codes if there are issues with the Dell Client Management ServiceThe following return codes may appear if there are issues with the Dell Client Management Service:
Return\Error Codes Description Resolution
3000 The Dell Client Management Service is not running. Start the Dell Client Management Service in the Windows services if stopped.
3001 The Dell Client Management Service is not installed. Download and install the Dell Client Management Service from the Dell support site.
3002 The Dell Client Management Service is disabled. Enable the Dell Client Management Service from Windows services if disabled.
3003 The Dell Client Management Service is busy. Wait until the service is available to process new requests.
3004 The Dell Client Management Service has initiated a self-update install of the application. Wait until the service is available to process new requests.
3005 The Dell Client Management Service is installing pending updates. Wait until the service is available to process new requests.

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