Dell EMC Repository Manager - Current Versions

This page explains the difference between drivers and firmware and how to update them on Dell PowerEdge Servers using different methods.

Dell EMC Security Advisory for Repository Manager (DRM) to address vulnerabilities which may be potentially exploited to compromise the system.

Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Smart Bootable ISO export process is failing with the latest catalog versions (N-1 and N-2). The job status consistently shows "FAILURE."

Dell Repository Manager (DRM) 3.4.5 may export an image of Dell Update Packages (DUPs) but fails any find applicable updates. This may occur if a Chipset driver DUP is in the repository being exported.

Bootable ISO image created from Dell Repository Manager (DRM) 3.4.4 and bootable ISO plugin 950 may pause at prompt after booting to OS before starting script execution.

Firmware upgrades to Broadcom network devices may fail with a "libpci.so: Cannot open" error when run from a Smart Bootable ISO image created with Dell Repository Manager 3.x.

Dell License Manager 1.7 dose not work with 16G APOS SKU

Custom repositories created using the OpenManage Enterprise (OME) Integration feature in Dell Repository Manager (DRM) may be missing random firmware DUPs.

This article provides information about SUP029 warning message which shows when trying to update firmware using https method.

Dell Repository Manager (DRM) 3.4.0 fails to launch after presenting the error "DRM Service was not started" when installed on a non-Dell server or workstation. Upgrade to DRM 3.4.2 or later.

Dell Repository Manager (DRM) 3.4 may stop at the spinning wheel screen for preferences page in upgrade scenarios.

OpenManage Enterprise: Error in Devices/Groups tab while creating repository in Update Manager Plugin 1.2

Dell Repository Manager (DRM) 3.3 - Fails to consume some special characters in IDRAC password while creating iDRAC integration repository.

Catalog-based updates on products like DSU, SUU, OpenManage Enterprise (OME), and DRM do not offer to install the AMD SP3 ROME Series Chipset Driver 1.07.12.1102 for PEy515 platforms or AMD SP3 EPYC Series Chipset Driver 17.20 for PEy415 platforms.

The Dell Repository Manager (DRM) ensures that Dell PowerEdge servers are up to date with the latest BIOS, driver, firmware, and software. DRM allows you to create repositories of customized components and updates, create groups of related updates for systems running the Microsoft Windows and Linux operating system. DRM also allows you to generate comparison reports and update baselines of custom repositories.

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This article provides information about how to update your system's firmware from the Lifecycle Controller on Dell servers.

Systems Management How to Video that covers the Command-Line basics in Dell EMC Repository Manager

Systems Management How to Video that covers working with repositories in Dell EMC Repository Manager.

Dell Repository Manager remediation is available for Uncontrolled Search Path vulnerability that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Dell Repository Manager remediation is available for Time-of-Check to Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) race condition that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Systems Management How to Video that covers How to use Smart Scripts in Dell EMC Repository Manager.

Systems Management How to Video that covers how to configure SMTP settings in DRM and gather Repository Logs.

Systems Management how to Video that covers how to create a SUU (Server Update Utility) and a bootable ISO file within DRM.

Systems Management Training Video provides An Overview on Jobs and Logs in Dell EMC Repository Manager.

Systems Management training video that provides a basic introduction to the catalog in Dell Repository Manager (DRM).

PowerEdge Server catalogs are an aggregation of all bundles and Dell Update Packages' metadata used by Dell OpenManage Repository Manager, Dell OpenManage Enterprise, and other tools for listing the current versions of software and firmware for respective servers and devices.

Systems Management Training Video that covers How to Integrate Dell Repository Manage (DRM) with Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.

Systems Management How to Video that covers how to create a repository from a catalog index in DRM.

Systems Management How to Video that covers how to Import and use Custom AHCI Catalogs in Dell Repository Manager.