Hi. When I import Driver packages using the Dell Deployment Pack for configmgr, my driver wizard ends with failure. (Some of the imports are successful but most do not complete) I have installed the Dell Server Driver Package Import tool (Dell Server Deployment Pack (DSDP) (http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Dell+Deployment+Pack+Installation+Instructions) When I right click on driver package in SCCM console and choose to Import Dell Poweredge driver Package, I can select the model of server that I would like to import. (see example on this page http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Using+the+Dell+Deployment+Pack+for+ConfigMgr) ) However, half way through the import, the dialog screen show "an error has occured" but no description of the exact error. The only choice is to choose Close. It appears that only some of the drivers are getting imported related to a server (in this case M710 2003 64 bit). I see that there is a log file called _installer.log that shows the import process. There is an error logged here... but I have no idea what it means. (C:\SMSADMIN\AdminUI\XmlStorage\Extensions\bin\Deployment\Dell\PowerEdge\setup\_installer.log) Does anyone know what this means? from _Installer.log : Importing a driver (INF) via : e1p62x64.Inf 3/3/2011 1:50:42 PM :: Path to file: \\MYSCCMSITESERVER\SMS_XXX\OSD\Lib\Drivers\Dell\PowerEdge\OM6.4.0\r284180\default\ 3/3/2011 1:50:43 PM :: Import Driver returned a null value! 3/3/2011 1:50:43 PM :: ProcessDriver returned an error. Cannot continue. 3/3/2011 1:50:43 PM :: Return value from the thread: Error 3/3/2011 1:50:43 PM :: Now handling the worker completed event

It should not be related to SCCM. I suspect that the tool is not compatible with SCCM. I suggest you contact the publisher of the tool for more information.Please remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.

I guess you didn't click on the links provided. The tool is compatible with SCCM.

Provide a link to said driver pack... please.

here are the install instructions with links to the driver pack: http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/Dell+Deployment+Pack+Installation+Instructions Download the Dell Server Deployment Pack (approx 35 MB). Download the Dell Systems Mgmt Tools and Documentation DVD Go to http://support.dell.com, and select "Drivers & Downloads" Choose a supported model that you have in your environment (e.g., PowerEdge 2950) On the Drivers Page, expand Systems Management, and Select "Dell - DVD iso Images - Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation. Select More Download Options - this is a 2-part download - Download each one into a directory (You'll need a valid service tag to download). After all 4 our downloaded, open a command prompt in the directory of the downloads, and run the following command: copy /b OM* OM_610_SMTD_A00.iso (This will combine the 2-part iso into one DVD.) - for more information, review the "Installation Instructions" on any of the downloads. Installation: Important information: When upgrading from a previous version of this product using Retain Dell Deployment ToolKit (DTK) utilities and Windows PE drivers, existing task sequences that has any Dell hardware configuration custom actions will not be automatically updated. In order for these task sequences to function correctly, each task sequence action that uses one of these custom actions must be opened and edited. For example, add a “.” to the Description and then remove it.This enables the Apply button, which will refresh the properties of the custom action and save any new data or formatting required to function with the new version. When upgrading from a previous version of this product using Remove Dell Deployment ToolKit (DTK) utilities and Windows PE drivers option, Task sequences created in previous versions needs to be updated to get it working again after the upgrade, perform the following steps for each such Task Sequence: 1) Edit the Task Sequence created using Bare Metal Template that were created before upgrade. It will indicate errors by displaying a red-X (missing icon) for "Diskpart clean" step. 2) Select the "Package" by clicking the "Browse" button and select "Dell PowerEdge Custom Reboot Script 1.2" package under "Dell PowerEdge Deployment." Note: Any new task sequence created AFTER the upgrade will work normally. Note: “If SQL Server 2008 is used as the ConfigMgr 2007 SP1 site database, ensure that the compatibility mode of the database is set to 90 (SQL Server 2005) or Install the KB969529 to ensure successful installation of DSDP." To change SQL compatibility mode, follow the steps in link http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb510680.aspx INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION PREREQUISITES: Before installing Dell Deployment Pack components, ensure that: You have the Dell Deployment Pack Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) package file. You have a Windows workstation that has Microsoft ConfigMgr 2007 SP1, SP2 or R2 installed. The version of default “boot image” present in the Installed ConfigMgr package is at least “6.0.6001.18000.” ConfigMgr is not running during DSDP installation and uninstallation. Run the Dell_Server_Deployment_Pack_v1.2_for_ConfigMgr_Axx.exe(where xx is the Dell Server Deployment Pack release number) file to extract the content of the self extractable zip to a local folder, for example, C:\DSDP. This folder will contain the extracted the files Dell_Server_Deployment_Pack_v1.2_for_ConfigMgr_Axx.msi (where xx is the Dell Server Deployment Pack release number) and DTK3.x-WINPE-xx.exe. Installation is simple - run the DSDP .msi with elevated privileges. In this document <SiteInstallDir> is the root directory of the ConfigMgr site installation (by default, %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Configuration Manager) Review installation logs here: <SiteInstallDir>\AdminUI\XmlStorage\Extensions\bin\Deployment\Dell\PowerEdge\setup DSDP Documentation is installed here: <SiteInstallDir>\AdminUI\XmlStorage\Extensions\bin\Deployment\Dell\PowerEdge\Docs As the DSDP is an integration into ConfigMgr, there is no program group or shortcuts on the start menu - You can review Add/Remove Programs to confirm (or uninstall) the DSDP. See the page titled Using the Dell Deployment Pack for ConfigMgr

Using the Dell Deployment Pack for ConfigMgr To send a boot image to distribution points, after installation is complete launch the ConfigMgr Admin Console, and explore "Boot Images" under Operating System Deployment. You will see a new Folder titled "Dell PowerEdge Server Deployment." The Dell™ PowerEdge™ Server Deployment Boot Image (x86) is fully configured and contains all the mass storage and network interface card (NIC) drivers required for the supported Dell hardware. Send this boot image to the desired distribution points. Driver Packages Import driver packages from the Dell Server Deployment Pack (DSDP) to easily manage drivers for Dell hardware: Mount the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation (version 5.5.0, A00 or higher) DVD, either using physical media, Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC), or mount the ISO directly using a third-party utility (such as Virtual CloneDrive). Expand Operating System Deployment, right-click Driver Packages, and select the following option: Select the drive letter that contains the Dell OpenManage™ DVD to view the Import Dell Driver Package Wizard: As you can see from Step 3, we selected the Dell PowerEdge™ 2950 server, and the drivers for Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008, both x86 and x64. Click Finish to import drivers for the selected systems. After the import is complete, you will see the new driver package nodes as follows: As you can see from the image in Step 4, we now have two driver packages: one for PowerEdge 2950 for Windows Server 2008 x64 and one for PowerEdge 2950 for Windows Server 2008 x86. The driver packages can now be easily used in any OS deployment task sequence. Create a New PowerEdge Server Deployment OSD Task Sequence To Create a new Task Sequence: Right-click Task Sequences, and select the following option: The Create Server Deployment Task Sequence dialog appears. Populate the required data, as shown here: Click the Create button to create a new task sequence shell, and then edit the new task sequence; it will appear as follows: You have now created a PowerEdge Custom Task Sequence. You will need to fill in some detail in a few of the steps. We'll show some screen shots of the Dell Custom task sequences and give a brief description of each. For full detail, please consult the DDP User Guide. Dell Custom Task Sequences The Set Bios Config TS Step allows you to "view" the default .ini, and edit it, or you can import an existing .ini. You can also customize logging and specify variable replacement based on task sequence, computer, and collection variables. The Set RAID Config TS step allows you to "view" the default .ini, and edit it, or you can import an existing .ini. You can also customize logging and specify variable replacement based on task sequence, computer, and collection variables. And you can go to the next level and use the RAID Config Wizard (see the next image). The Raid Config Wizard (aka Array Builder) allows you to configure the array and specify configurations based on how many disks exist. The Set BMC Config TS step allows you to "view" the default .ini, and edit it, or you can import an existing .ini. You can also customize loggin, and specify variable replacement based on task sequence, computer, and collection variables. The Set DRAC Config TS step allows you to "view" the default .ini, and edit it, or you can import an existing .ini. You can also customize logging and specify variable replacement based on task sequence, computer, and collection variables.