Dell Server Setup Procedure

External

• How to install the operating system on a Dell PowerEdge Server ? http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN129177/how-to-install-the-operating-system-on-a-dell-poweredge-server----os-deployment-?lang=EN
• http://dell.com/openmanagemanuals
• RHEL Page at Dell http://www.dell.com/support/contents/us/en/19/article/Product-Support/Self-support-Knowledgebase/linux-operating-systems/red-hat-enterprise-linux

Internal

• Dell Servers

Overview

This is the procedure to apply to a new Dell server to insure it contains the latest firmware updates. This procedure should be applied before the O/S installation.

Procedure

• Perform a general firmware update as described here: Dell Server Firmware Update. Last time it was attempted, only update via bootable media worked.

• Set up iDRAC and LifeCycle controller for remote access as described here: iDRAC and LifeCycle Controller Configuration

• Perform a hardware test: Server Info - Hardware Diagnostics.

• Install the O/S with the Dell LifeCycle controller: Dell Server Install OS with LifeCycle Controller

• Install post-O/S installation Dell updates and tools:
  • Install Dell dsu on the O/S running the hypervisor.
  • Update the system firmware with dsu.
  • Install Dell OpenManage Server Administrator on the O/S running the hypervisor.

Getting Updates

• Getting the Latest Dell Server BIOS Update
• Getting the Latest Dell Server Firmware Update
• Getting the Latest Dell Server Driver Pack Update
• Getting the Latest Dell Server Bootable Media Update
• Getting the Latest Dell System Update (DSU)
• Getting the Latest Dell Update Packages (DUP)