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Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G
Hardware Configuration and Operating System
Installation Guide - Linux Servers
P/N 302-004-340 REV 04

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  • Page 1 Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node 14G Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers P/N 302-004-340 REV 04...
  • Page 2 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. USE, COPYING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF ANY DELL SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN THIS PUBLICATION REQUIRES AN APPLICABLE SOFTWARE LICENSE. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. Published in the USA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Figures Tables Preface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview.....................12 VxFlex OS component requirements............12 VxFlex OS cluster components............12 Physical server requirements............13 Supported operating systems............13 VxFlex OS Gateway server requirements........14 Prerequisites....................15 Connectivity...................15 Java....................15 Hardware and operating systems........... 15 VxFlex OS packages...............16 Supported Internet browsers............
  • Page 4 Where to go from here................66 Chapter 9 Reference material DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO............68 Dell OpenManage DRAC Tools (RACADM)........68 Recommended BIOS and firmware settings........70 Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO..........73 Additional resources..............75 Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...

  • Page 5: Figures

    FIGURES R640 and R740xd PCI slots, integrated NICs and BMC port locations....... 39 Correlating physical slot and Ethernet network names..........43 Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...
  • Page 6 FIGURES Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...

  • Page 7: Tables

    TABLES Server physical requirements..................13 Supported operating systems -VxFlex OS components..........13 VxFlex OS management IP network................35 VxFlex OS data IP network for Subnet #1..............35 VxFlex OS data IP network for Subnet #2..............35 VxFlex OS IP network for 2-layer configuration (Data 3 + Data 4)......36 R640 single-node server configuration...............
  • Page 8 TABLES Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...

  • Page 9: Preface

    Preface As part of an effort to improve its product lines, Dell EMC periodically releases revisions of its software and hardware. Therefore, some functions described in this document might not be supported by all versions of the software or hardware currently in use.
  • Page 10 EMC products, go to Dell EMC Online Support at https://support.emc.com. Technical support Go to Dell EMC Online Support and click Service Center. You will see several options for contacting Dell EMC Technical Support. Note that to open a service request, you must have a valid support agreement. Contact your Dell EMC sales representative for details about obtaining a valid support agreement or with questions about your account.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    CHAPTER 1 Introduction The following topics describe the prerequisites for configuring the hardware and the operating system in a Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node environment. Overview......................12 VxFlex OS component requirements..............12 Prerequisites...................... 15 Supported hardware configurations..............16 Introduction...

  • Page 12: Overview

    Introduction Overview To prepare a server to be part of a VxFlex Ready Node environment, you are required to perform the following steps. 1. Ensure that the environment meets the prerequisites. 2. Configure the hardware, including the BIOS, BMC (iDRAC) IP address, and ISO installation.

  • Page 13: Physical Server Requirements

    Introduction Physical server requirements Table 1 Server physical requirements Component Requirement Port specifications The following TCP ports are not used by any other application, and are open in the local firewall of the server: MDM: 6611 and 9011 SDS: 7072 (for multiple SDS, ports 7073-7076) VxFlex OS Gateway (includes REST Gateway, VxFlex OS Installation Manager, and SNMP trap sender): 80 and 443 Light Installation Agent (LIA): 9099...

  • Page 14: Vxflex Os Gateway Server Requirements

    Introduction Table 2 Supported operating systems -VxFlex OS components (continued) Operating system Requirement ethtool Hypervisor support: Red Hat KVM Additional packages required for MDM components: bash-completion (for SCLI completion) Latest version of Python 2.X When installing the MDM component on Linux CentOS 6 or RHEL 6 hosts (for software-only systems), set the shared memory parameter in the /etc/sysctl.conf file to at least the following value: kernel.shmmax=209715200.

  • Page 15: Prerequisites

    Introduction Component Requirement Do not install the VxFlex OS Gateway on a server on which RFcache will be enabled or on which SDC will be installed. The VxFlex OS Gateway server must have connectivity to all the nodes that are being installed.

  • Page 16: Vxflex Os Packages

    Introduction VxFlex OS packages Download the VxFlex OS complete software ZIP file and extract the folders for your operating system. The files can be downloaded from the Support site. Refer to the EMC Simple Support Matrix (ESSM) for supported versions. Note You are also required to download and extract the VxFlex OS GUI for Windows Software Download.
  • Page 17 Introduction Before you begin connecting the switches, ensure that they are installed and configured. Do not connect the switches to your organization's network until all installation and configuration activities are complete. Each node has four 10/25 GbE ports. Two are used for internal network communications.
  • Page 18 Introduction Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...

  • Page 19: Configuring The Hardware

    CHAPTER 2 Configuring the Hardware The following topics describe how to configure the hardware, set BMC (iDRAC) IP addresses, and map the ISO for servers in a VxFlex Ready Node environment. Set up the BMC (iDRAC) IP address and BIOS..........20 Verify the status of the system hardware, storage controller, and disks - 14G servers.......................

  • Page 20: Set Up The Bmc (Idrac) Ip Address And Bios

    Configuring the Hardware Set up the BMC (iDRAC) IP address and BIOS Set up the BMC (iDRAC) IP address and set up or validate the BIOS on the VxFlex Ready Node servers. Before you begin Ensure that you have access to, or have the details for: The KVM console The server BMC (iDRAC) IP address The server BMC (iDRAC) subnet mask...
  • Page 21 Configuring the Hardware Enable IP IPv4 = Enabled Enable DHCP = Disabled Static IP Address = Static IP address Static Gateway = Gateway IP address Static Subnet Mask = Subnet mask IP address d. From the IPv6 Settings pane, configure the IPv6 parameter values for the BMC (iDRAC) port.

  • Page 22: Verify The Status Of The System Hardware, Storage Controller, And Disks - 14G Servers

    Procedure 1. From a browser, go to http:// <BMC/iDRAC_IP_address> . 2. In the DELL Console Login window, type the user name and password, and then click Login. The Dashboard displays the high-level status of all hardware devices in the System Health pane.

  • Page 23: Open The Kvm Console - 14G Servers

    Procedure <iDRAC_IP_address> . 1. From your Internet browser, go to https:// 2. In the DELL Console Login window, type the user name and password, and click Login. 3. From the dashboard, click Launch Virtual Console to start a console session.

  • Page 24: Updating The Bios, Firmware And Settings

    Updating the BIOS, firmware and settings VxFlex Ready Node deployments require specific versions of drivers, BIOS, and firmware that have been qualified by Dell EMC. If the servers do not have the correct versions, you must update them. A variety of factors can influence a mismatch between the required versions and the versions installed on the servers, such as firmware updates post server shipment, or a FRU replacement with a different firmware version than in the warehouse.

  • Page 25: Update The Hardware Using The Idrac Virtual Console

    Configuring the Hardware Update the hardware using the iDRAC virtual console The iDRAC Virtual KVM console and Virtual CDROM features, provided by the iDRAC Enterprise license, eliminate the need for physical access to the VxFlex Ready Node servers. The Hardware ISO can be attached as a remote/Virtual CDROM image and configured to perform hardware updates to the VxFlex Ready Node firmware.
  • Page 26 12. For each VxFlex Ready Node server, after the updates are finalized, clear the iDRAC job queue using the iDRAC GUI: a. From your Internet browser, go to https:// <iDRAC_IP_address> . b. In the DELL Console Login window, type these credentials: username: root <password> (for Dell-supplied nodes) or password (for EMC- password: supplied nodes) c.

  • Page 27: Installing The Operating System

    CHAPTER 3 Installing the Operating System The following topics describe the procedures for installing the operating system on a VxFlex Ready Node server. System requirements..................28 Rebuild the M.2 cards as a RAID device............. 28 Map the ISO file on a VxFlex Ready Node 14G server.........29 Optimize CPU performance on RHEL systems...........30...

  • Page 28: System Requirements

    Installing the Operating System System requirements To deploy on a server in the VxFlex Ready Node environment, the following prerequisites must be met: Note For OS installation guidelines, refer to the operating system vendor's documentation, taking into account the VxFlex Ready Node prerequisites listed in this section. Configure the M.2 device on the BOSS as a RAID 1 device.

  • Page 29: Map The Iso File On A Vxflex Ready Node 14G Server

    VxFlex OS support page. Customers can choose a Red Hat licensing option listed on this page, or bring their own Red Hat license. Dell EMC is not responsible for enforcing OS licensing. Map the ISO file on a VxFlex Ready Node 14G server...

  • Page 30: Optimize Cpu Performance On Rhel Systems

    Installing the Operating System Optimize CPU performance on RHEL systems To ensure maximum CPU performance on systems running RHEL, perform the following procedure on the server: Procedure 1. Open the GRUB template for editing: vim /etc/default/grub 2. Find the GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX configuration option and append the following to the line to the kernel parameters: intel_idle.max_cstate=0 processor.max_cstate=1 intel_pstate=disable...
  • Page 31 Installing the Operating System 2. Find the GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX configuration option and append the following to the line: "intel_idle.max_cstate=0 processor.max_cstate=1 intel_pstate=disable" Example: GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX="intel_idle.max_cstate=0 processor.max_cstate=1 intel_pstate=disable" 3. Compile the new GRUB: mkgrub2-mkconfig -o /boot/efi/EFI/sles/grub.cfg 4. Reboot the server. Optimize CPU performance on SUSE systems...
  • Page 32 Installing the Operating System Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...

  • Page 33: Network Architecture And Physical Connectivity

    CHAPTER 4 Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity The following topics provide networking requirements and connectivity information for VxFlex Ready Node. Networking connectivity architecture and cabling best practice (R640, R740XD servers)......................34 Network prerequisites..................34 Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity...

  • Page 34: Networking Connectivity Architecture And Cabling Best Practice (R640, R740Xd Servers)

    Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity Networking connectivity architecture and cabling best practice (R640, R740XD servers) This topic describes connectivity architecture, cabling best practice information, and cable connection examples from typical VxFlex Ready Node configurations in order to help you plan your network. Note If you are not familiar with VxFlex Ready Node system architecture, refer to the "Architecture"...

  • Page 35: Vxflex Os Management Ip Network

    Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity The switches must have sufficient available network ports to accommodate the following: Data network 10/25 GbE switches: Two 10/25 GbE ports per node, per switch Management network switches: One 1/10 GbE and one BMC (iDRAC) port per node.

  • Page 36: Vxflex Os Ip Network For 2-Layer Configuration (Data 3 + Data 4)

    Network Architecture and Physical Connectivity Table 5 VxFlex OS data IP network for Subnet #2 (continued) Item Description Comments IP address The pools of IP addresses used for static allocation for For clarity, the pool for the following groups: second subnet is Subnet #2 referred to as 1.

  • Page 37: Port Configuration

    CHAPTER 5 Port Configuration The following topics describe the port designations for VxFlex Ready Node servers and provide instructions for configuring the ports. Determine the 2U1N node type................38 R640 and R740xd server NIC and BMC (iDRAC) port locations......38 VxFlex Ready Node R640 and R740xd port designations - Linux.......

  • Page 38: Determine The 2U1N Node Type

    Procedure 1. From your Internet browser, go to http:// <BMC/iDRAC_IP_address> . 2. In the DELL Console Login window, type the user name and password, and click Login. 3. In the navigation pane, select System Inventory Hardware inventory, and >...
  • Page 39 Port Configuration Figure 1 R640 and R740xd PCI slots, integrated NICs and BMC port locations Integrated (iDRAC) NICs iDRAC Integrated (iDRAC) NICs Data cables are connected to two switches for high availability, via the nodes' 10 GbE, 25 GbE, or 100 GbE ports. Management interfaces are connected to a switch on a separate management network using onboard and BMC (iDRAC) ports.

  • Page 40: Vxflex Ready Node R640 And R740Xd Port Designations - Linux

    Port Configuration Note The application\client network will have to run on those same two ports. If there are only 4*10G onboard ports: The left port is used for management The left port, and the third port from the left are used for VxFlex OS data The second port from the left, and the right port are used for application\client traffic VxFlex Ready Node R640 and R740xd port designations -...

  • Page 41: Correlate The Pci Slot Locations And Interface Names

    Port Configuration Note When using the onboard 10 GbE left and right ports (x710 Intel NICs) in the above configuration, contact Customer Support for guidance. Note You can also use a second NIC in Slot 2 for a 4*25 GbE option. Table 8 R740xd single-node server configuration for 10/25GbE, 2CPU, SFP+/SFP28 Description BMC (iDRAC)
  • Page 42 Port Configuration Procedure 1. Find the correlation between physical slot names and interface names so that you can discover the correlation between PCI slot locations and interface names in the operating system: Note For each of the following commands, write down the output and set it aside for use later in this task: a.
  • Page 43 Port Configuration c. Correlate the list of OS interface names to a logical bus address: ip a | grep ": " | awk '{print $2}' | tr -d ":" | grep -v ^"lo"$ | xargs -I '{}' sh -c 'echo {}; ethtool -i {} | grep bus-info' This command displays the Ethernet network names (enXXX) of the interfaces and the correlating logical bus address (without the loopback).

  • Page 44: Configure The Ports - Linux

    Port Configuration VxFlex OS role Optional VxFlex OS Data2 2nd port Slot name PCIe Slot 6 Port 0 Logical bus address 0000:05:00.0 Physical port on node PCI 10G Left Speed 0 GB Configure the ports - Linux Configure ports on Linux-based (RHEL 7 type) nodes according to the following procedure.
  • Page 45 Port Configuration b. For the ifcfg-sio_d_1 file, run: echo DEVICE= sio_d_2 > /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg- sio_d_1 echo STARTMODE=onboot >> /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ ifcfg-sio_d_1 echo USERCONTROL=no >> /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg- sio_d_1 echo BOOTPROTO=static >> /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ ifcfg-sio_d_1 echo NETMASK=X.X.X.X >> /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ ifcfg-sio_d_1 echo IPADDR=X.X.X.X >> /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg- sio_d_1 echo 1 >/sys/bus/pci/rescan c.

  • Page 46: Configure The Ports (Linux-Sles)

    Port Configuration Output similar to the following should appear: ethtool -P ens192 Permanent address: 00:50:56:a7:b0:19 8. For each NIC, edit the 70-persistent-ipoib.rules file according to the information in the output in the previous step: echo “ACTION=="add", SUBSYSTEM=="net", DRIVERS=="?*", ATTR{type}=="32", ATTR{address}=="<address>", NAME="<name>"” >>...
  • Page 47 Port Configuration 4. After the node comes up, log in again to the console. 5. Create the ifcfg-emX files for all interfaces. Note A good way to create a file is using the cp and echo commands: Example: cp /etc/sysconfig/network/ifcfg-em3 /etc/sysconfig/ network/ifcfg-em4;...

  • Page 48: Disable Tso On Linux Nodes With X710 Nic

    Port Configuration 8. Perform reboot to the host. 9. After the host is up, log in to the management IP address using SSH, and ping all data IP addresses of another node to make sure that you have the correct connectivity on each node.

  • Page 49: Installing The Drivers

    CHAPTER 6 Installing the drivers The following topics contain information regarding VxFlex OS drivers. Install the VxFlex OS drivers................50 Installing the drivers...

  • Page 50: Install The Vxflex Os Drivers

    Installing the drivers Install the VxFlex OS drivers It is recommended that you install all applicable VxFlex OS drivers in preparation for installing the VxFlex OS software. Procedure 1. Download the VxFlex OS driver Zip file from https://support.emc.com/ products/42216 to a Windows-based server. 2.

  • Page 51: Preparing Disks

    CHAPTER 7 Preparing Disks The following topics describe how to prepare disks so that they can be added to VxFlex OS SDS devices. Adding disks to a VxFlex OS SDS............... 52 Verify the disk controller type................52 Enable PERCCLI on a host server..............

  • Page 52: Adding Disks To A Vxflex Os Sds

    Procedure <BMC/iDRAC_IP_address> . 1. From your Internet browser, go to http:// 2. In the DELL Console Login window, type the user name and password, and click Login. The Integrated Remote Access Controller screen appears. 3. In the navigation pane, select Storage Controllers.

  • Page 53: Enable Perccli On A Host Server

    Root access to the server on which PERCCLI is to be installed Internet access to enable you to download the PERCCLI utility Procedure 1. Download PERCCLI from http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER03559396M/1/ perccli-1.17.10-1.noarch.rpm. 2. Copy the installation file, perccli-1.17.10-1.noarch.rpm, to the /tmp folder on the node.

  • Page 54: Verify The Storage And Disk Controller Status

    Preparing Disks Node contains Caching options HDD for storage Mix of HDD and SSD for storage Caching not used Mix of HDD and SSD, where some RFcache HDDs or SSDs are for storage and others provide acceleration Before creating VDs, you must gather some information on the disks/devices on each node.

  • Page 55: Create Virtual Devices For Hdd With Perccli

    Preparing Disks Output similar to the following is displayed: If the output confirms that VDs exist on the node, perform the next step to remove them. Otherwise, skip the step. 4. Remove all existing VDs from the node: /opt/MegaRAID/perccli/perccli64 /c0/vall del The VDs are removed.

  • Page 56: Create Virtual Devices For Ssd With Perccli

    Preparing Disks Output similar to the following is displayed: Controller = 0 Status = Success Description = Add VD Succeeded Results The VD was created successfully. After you finish Continue with the procedure that referred you to this topic. Create virtual devices for SSD with PERCCLI Use PERCCLI to create virtual devices (VDs) for SSDs on a VxFlex Ready Node server.
  • Page 57 Preparing Disks Output similar to the following is displayed: 3. Verify that all the devices have a virtual device created on them. In the Drive Information output, the device state displayed as "Onln" in the State column shows that the device has a virtual device created on it. 4.

  • Page 58: Retrieve Device Paths In A Linux Server

    Preparing Disks Retrieve device paths in a Linux server The manner of retrieving device paths in a Linux-based VxFlex Ready Node server differs, depending on the type of controller card in the node. Proceed to the section that matches your configuration: Retrieve device paths in a Linux server with an HBA330 controller on page 58 Retrieving device paths in a Linux server with an H730p/H740p controller...

  • Page 59: Retrieving Device Paths In A Linux Server With An H730P/H740P Controller

    Preparing Disks Retrieving device paths in a Linux server with an H730p/H740p controller Retrieve the OS device path for a specific virtual disk (VD) in a Linux-based VxFlex Ready Node server with an H730p/H740p controller. Before you begin Ensure that you have root access to the server. In Linux servers, the OS device path is in the format: /dev/sdX, where X is a sequential letter of the alphabet in lowercase, in single or multiple format.

  • Page 60: Retrieving Device Paths In A Linux Server With Nvme Devices Configured

    Preparing Disks b. In the command output, search for the line: pci-0000:02:00.0-scsi-0:2:X:0 X is the number assigned to the VD. where c. In the line you just located, search for the sdX at the end of the line. The device path for the VD is /dev/sdX. Use this path when adding devices to a VxFlex OS SDS.
  • Page 61 Preparing Disks Procedure 1. Log in to the server. 2. Display the device list: ls –l /dev/disk/by-path/ Output similar to the following appears: 3. In the output, search for the lines starting with: pci-0000:0#:00.0-sas- # is a number. (For example: 2 or 3.) where 4.
  • Page 62 Preparing Disks Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...

  • Page 63: Additional Configurations

    CHAPTER 8 Additional Configurations The following topics describe additional configurations that are required for the installation process. Install OpenManage Essentials................64 Disable Smartmontool error messages............... 64 iDRAC Service Module..................65 Where to go from here..................66 Additional Configurations...

  • Page 64: Install Openmanage Essentials

    Additional Configurations Install OpenManage Essentials Dell EMC OpenManage Essentials (OME) is a web-based console that simplifies hardware monitoring and firmware maintenance on VxFlex Ready Node servers. If your system does not use AMS, it is recommended that you install OME.

  • Page 65: Idrac Service Module

    2. Execute the DUP package in your local directory. The Dell iDRAC Service Module DUP 3.1.0, A00 install window appears. 3. Click Install. The DUP runs an inventory of your system for any previous versions of the iDrac Service Module, and then displays a package version and an installed version.

  • Page 66: Where To Go From Here

    Additional Configurations Where to go from here Continue by deploying the VxFlex OS system. For instructions, see the VxFlex Ready Node Linux Quick Start Guide . Hardware Configuration and Operating System Installation Guide - Linux Servers...

  • Page 67: Reference Material

    CHAPTER 9 Reference material This section contains additional information that may be required for the procedures described in this document. DTK - Hardware Update Bootable ISO............... 68 Reference material...

  • Page 68: Dtk - Hardware Update Bootable Iso

    Guide. Update the hardware using remote RACADM You can install and execute the Dell RACADM tool from any management system with access to the iDRAC network. The remote RACADM command set is useful in this situation to mount and execute the Hardware ISO to a large number of VxFlex Ready Node servers.
  • Page 69 Do not reboot the VxFlex Ready Node server while the update process is being performed! The iDRAC will be reset several times during the update process. This causes the iDRAC virtual console viewer to close, virtual media to disconnect, and the Dell OpenManage DRAC Tools (RACADM)

  • Page 70: Recommended Bios And Firmware Settings

    Reference material iDRAC browser window to be unavailable for several minutes during each reset. The hardware update scripts will continue to run from RAM on the server. The update script will generate a log indicating whether each configuration and firmware flash is successful. 12.

  • Page 71: Hardware Iso Configuration Settings

    The Hardware ISO runs a script that automatically forces the server to install the necessary firmware updates. This firmware is consistent with the qualified Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node Driver and Firmware Matrix, located at https://support.emc.com/products/42216. Some of the firmware listed in the table is dependent on the VxFlex Ready Node hardware configuration.
  • Page 72 Reference material Table 9 Hardware ISO configuration settings (continued) Description Setting Value System Change Tracking BIOS.MiscSettings.InSystem Disabled Characterization CPU Virtualization Features BIOS.ProcSettings.ProcVirtu Enabled alization CPU Cores BIOS.ProcSettings.ProcCores All CPU X2APIC Mode BIOS.ProcSettings.ProcX2Api Enabled CPU Turbo Engagement BIOS.ProcSettings.Controlled Disabled Turbo System Power Profile BIOS.SysProfileSettings.SysP PerfOptimized rofile...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting The Hardware Iso

    Reference material Troubleshooting the Hardware ISO This section describes troubleshooting procedures for problems you may encounter while using the Hardware ISO. Troubleshoot general iDRAC failures When problems occur with iDRAC or Lifecycle Controller jobs, you can delete all jobs with a single iDRAC command. All of the completed jobs, plus any orphaned pending jobs, are deleted, and the data manager service on the iDRAC is restarted.
  • Page 74 /bundleapplicationlogs/apply_components.log 3. You can also view the script for the Hardware ISO, which is useful in helping to identify and troubleshoot log entries: less /opt/dell/toolkit/systems/drm_files/apply_bundles.sh Results The script attempts to configure several boot order commands, regardless of the hardware configuration of the VxFlex Ready Node server. This allows the script to support multiple hardware platform configurations.

  • Page 75: Additional Resources

    VxFlex Ready Node product, documentation, advisories, downloads, and white papers, visit https://support.emc.com/products/42216. Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) With the launch of the Dell PowerEdge 13th-generation servers in September 2014, Dell enhanced embedded management without the need to install a software-based Additional resources...
  • Page 76 Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, sample scripts, and sample configuration files that you can use to deploy and configure Dell systems. You can use the DTK to build script-based and RPM-based installation for deploying large number of systems on a pre-operating system environment in a reliable way, without changing their current deployment processes.

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