Step‑by‑step instructions for installing, upgrading, maintaining, and uninstalling Dell System E‑Support Tool (DSET) version 3.7.0 on Windows and Linux.
The Dell System E‑Support Tool (DSET) is a utility that gathers configuration and log data from Dell PowerEdge servers and packages it into a zip file. This guide covers all installation types, prerequisites, and procedures for both graphical and command‑line interfaces on Windows and Linux.
It explains how to create one‑time reports, permanently install the tool, modify features, upgrade, and uninstall the application. Network port requirements, error codes, and contact information for Dell support are also included.
| Supported Windows operating systems | Windows XP or later |
|---|---|
| Supported Linux operating systems | Various Linux distributions (see Release Notes) |
Select the “Create a One‑Time Local System DSET Report” installation type and follow the GUI steps to run the report, which is saved as a zip file and then removed from the system.
Error code 33 means “SFCB is not found on the machine under test, aborting installation.”
Port 443 (WS‑Man) must be open for iDRAC communication on Windows systems.