Dell Server Setup Procedure
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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
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 before the O/S is installed 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.