Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) - Guide and Download

Table of Contents

1. Download the Server Update Utility

2. Use the Server Update Utility

The Dell Server Update Utility ISO (SUU) is a local 1-to-1 utility to update BIOS, firmware, drivers, and application on PowerEdge servers to the latest version.

The Server Update Utility allows you to compare the current versions on the server to those on the media and choose appropriate components for upgrade and/or downgrade. The SUU can be launched directly from the operating system or outside of the operating system using the LifeCycle Controller update platform (F11 during startup). 

Dell Server Update Utility Documentation:  Link

1. How to download the Server Update Utility?

As the SUU is operating system specific and in order to successfully update drivers, please select the version matching your operating system. The latest version of the SUU can be found in the "Drivers and Downloads" page of your support product page.

1. Navigate to dell.com/support
2. Select the appropriate model, or fill the service tag
3. In the "Drivers and Downloads" section, select the "System Management" category and choose the correct SUU file

Tip: It is possible to directly enter the keyword "SUU" to filter available Server Update Utility files. 

Note: Any version can be used as a source in the LifeCycle Controller Update Platform.     
Note: The Server Update Utility is not a bootable media.
Note: If needed, this article helps you identify which generation your Dell PowerEdge server belongs.
Note: If unsupported expansion cards are installed, the inventory performed at SUU startup may fail.

2. How to use the Server Update Utility?

After downloading the correct SUU file, there are 2 options to use the file.

• From the operating system
• From the LifeCycle Controller

From the operating system

Windows
1. Download the Full ISO file.
2. Use ISO mounting software, and mount the downloaded iso image.
3. Browse to the folder.
4. Double-Click suulauncher.exe.

Linux

1. Download the Full ISO file.
2. Use ISO mounting software, and mount the downloaded iso image.
3. Open the terminal and explore the mounted folder where the iso image is mounted.
4. Run suulauncher from the user interface.

From the LifeCycle Controller

1. Download the Full ISO file.
2. Use ISO mounting software, and mount the downloaded iso image.
3. Startup the server and press F11 to enter the LifeCycle Controller menu.
4. Click the "Platform Update" menu.
5. Select the "Local Drive (CD/DVD/USB" in the Update Repository source.
6. Enter the "Package Path," and run the Updates.