Dell PowerVault DL2000 - Manual (Page 27)

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Updating DL Backup To Disk Appliance Software
Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance software is updated periodically to correct problems, improve
performance, introduce new capabilities, and support additional hardware. It is recommended that you apply these
updates to keep the appliance running optimally. See the
Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Interoperability
Guide at support.dell.com/manuals to determine the minimum software versions supported on the appliance. Software
updates may be available in one or more of the following categories:
• System software — This includes the DL2 x 00 system BIOS, firmware, and device drivers for the PowerVault
DL2 x 00 system and PowerVault MD1 x 00 storage enclosures.
• Operating System — Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard x64 Edition or Microsoft Windows Server 2008
R2 including service packs.
• DL Backup to Disk Appliance applications — This includes the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance
Configuration Wizard and the Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance Console.
• Systems and Storage Management — Dell OpenManage Server Administrator.
• Backup and Recovery Application — CommVault Simpana Backup and Recovery.
NOTE: You must ensure that you provide the system Service Tag or system model while searching for system
software updates on support.dell.com. After entering the Service Tag or the system model, select the correct
operating system from the drop-down menu on the Drivers and Downloads page.
Updating System Software
Updates for the system BIOS, firmware, and device drivers are available at support.dell.com/support/downloads.
You can update system software using:
• Server Update Utility — Dell OpenManage Server Update Utility (SUU) is a DVD-based application that identifies
and applies updates to the DL2 x 00 system. SUU compares the versions of components currently installed on the
system with update components packaged on the server update medium. SUU then displays a comparison
report of the versions and provides the option of updating the components, such as the BIOS, firmware, and
drivers. The Dell server updates medium is published periodically. For more information, see the Dell
OpenManage Server Update Utility User’s Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
• Dell Update Packages — Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package
format. Each update package is designed to update a single software component such as a specific device
driver on your system. DUPs are published when updates are available. For more information, see the Dell
Update Packages for Microsoft Windows User’s Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
Receiving System Software Update Notifications
Dell technical update subscriptions e-mails critical product alerts, updates to files, drivers, and utilities for your system.
To register for these notifications, go to support.dell.com and click the Technical Subscriptions link under the Drivers
and Downloads section.
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