Dell System E-Support Tool Version 3.5.
Release Notes Dell System E-Support Tool Dell System E-Support Tool (DSET) is a utility that collects configuration and log data from the target server for various chassis hardware, storage, and operating system components of a Dell PowerEdge server. DSET application generates a System Configuration Report, which consolidates the gathered data into a .zip file that can be automatically or manually uploaded to Dell Technical Support. Note: For the latest release notes, go to www.dell.
Supported Web Browsers DSET supports the following Web browsers: • Internet Explorer 7.0 and later versions for viewing the reports in windows platform.
. Only DSET application (32-bit) can be installed on ESX 4.x systems. What’s New • Added Error Summary Information section under the System category. • Defect Fixes • Added Modular Enclosure section under the Main System Chassis category. • New attributes in the BIOS Setup category for DSET namespace in parity with OpenManage Server Administrator. • Display of PCIeSSD information in the Storage category of OpenManage Server Administrator report.
Issue 2 (DSET-50): Description Network information under Software -> Linux OS section may be missing for PowerEdge M910 systems running RHEL 6.1. Resolution Most networking information can be found under the Chassis -> Network section instead. Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 3 (DSET-46): Description The NX4 configuration is not sent if you run a collection for NX4 without root credentials and the “send full collection” option is cleared.
Issue 7 (DSET-1117): Description On modular server, CD/DVD ROM connected through external USB enumerates under Storage does not show proper device information like Device Location, Parent Location etc. Resolution None Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 8 (DSET-952): Description The PCIeSSD is showing unsupported attributes in the report for OpenManage Server Administrator Namespace which is not applicable.
Limitations Issue 1 Description On Linux operating system (RedHat Enterprise Linux 5.x and 6.x), if SFCB package rpm is installed using "Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD", then DSET 3.5.0 installation is unsuccessful. Resolution Upgrade to the SFCB from Operating System media, using the command "rpm -Uvh sblim-sfcb-*.*" and re-install DSET 3.5.
Resolution: None Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 6: Description When only DSET is installed, the report is not collected when using Start menu > Create Advanced DSET Report or Create Basic DSET Report. Resolution None Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 7: Description On ESX 4.1 Operating System, less firmware data is collected. Resolution To collect full firmware data, usbarbitrator service should be stopped.
Description On Linux Operating system (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.x-64 bit or SuSE Linux Enterprise 10.x-64 bit), if Dell Online Diagnostics (OLD) is installed before DSET application, and tog-Pegasus is also installed, then DSET application installation may fail with the following error: "Either tog-Pegasus installed on this system is not functional or the 'root' password entered is incorrect.
Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 15: Description For OpenManage System Administrator report collected from any system having System Administrator version 6.5 or lower, the Array Disks page is not displayed correctly under the corresponding Enclosure. However, it is displayed under the Connector to which the Enclosure is connected.
Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 20: Description Attribute collection data will vary in the report when DSET version and Remote Provider version are different. Resolution None Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 21 (DSET-959): An unexpected error message is displayed while extracting a Linux-based report. Description MS-Windows is unable to process the request because the file name has a colon (:). Resolution Install either 7-zip or WinRAR, and then save the file.
Versions/Systems Affected Only OEM Servers. Issue 25 (DSET-1099): Description DSET report from iDRAC will have fewer data when PERC H800 card is connected on 12G systems. Resolution None Versions/Systems Affected None Issue 26 (DSET-1133): Description On Windows 64 bit System DSET Upload fails when System wide proxy is set using netsh command. Resolution Run the netsh command to set the system wide proxy "netsh winhttp set proxy x.x.x.x" from 32bit command prompt (c:\windows\syswow64\cmd.
• Make sure that the user credentials supplied for remote report collection can initiate SSH connection and have root privileges. NOTE: For Linux CIMOM, the default port 5988 (for http) or 5989 (for https) is used by the system to install Remote Provider. If custom ports are used, update the configuration file available at /opt/dell/advdiags/dset/config/dset.cfg.
• sblim-indication_helper 0.4.2 • sblim-cmpi-base 1.5.5 • cim-schema 2.19 The modified open source libraries are available at the following location: http://opensource.dell.com/releases/dset/3.5.0/DSET350.iso Upgrade Not applicable Uninstallation Not applicable Contacting Dell Note: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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