Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 6.1.2 Command Line Interface Reference Guide
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This reference guide provides comprehensive documentation for the product. The document includes detailed information about setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of the server. It covers key features, specifications, installation procedures, troubleshooting steps, and best practices. The manual is designed for system administrators, IT professionals, and end users who need to deploy, manage, or operate the equipment effectively. Readers will find step-by-step instructions, technical diagrams, safety information, and reference materials to ensure proper usage and optimal performance.
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Dell EMC Open Manage Deployment Toolkit Version 6.1.2 Command Line Interface Reference Guide
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Dell EMC Open Manage Deployment Toolkit Version 6.1.2 Command Line Interface Reference Guide
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of d...
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Contents 1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................8 DTK Deprecation Message.......
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ix or inxmlfile............................................................................................................................................................... l or logfile................
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lpt................................................................................................................................................................................146 memdynamicpower.....
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virutualmedia............................................................................................................................................................. SYSCFG For State Configuratio...
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Configuring Auto Import .........................................................................................................................................216 Miscellaneous Options.................
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Introduction Dell Open Manage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, sample scripts, and sample configuration files to deploy and configure your Dell system. You can use DTK to build sc...
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Mellanox 2port 25GE MEZZ Yondu Support Matrix for the controller card: Table 1. Support Matrix for the controller Controller type OSD Support with OSD support with Virtual Disk, Physical Virtual Disk,...
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Group SYSCFG Commands Equivalent RACADM Commands --dnsserver2v6 get i DRAC.IPv6.DNS2 --gatewayv6 i DRAC.IPv6.Gateway --ipv6address1 i DRAC.IPv6.Address1 --ipv6address2 i DRAC.IPv6.Address2 --linklocal...
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Group SYSCFG Commands Equivalent RACADM Commands --Mem Test BIOS.Mem Settings.Mem Test --Node Interleave BIOS.Mem Settings.Node Interleave --memopmode BIOS.memsettings.Mem Op Mode Miscellaneous Settin...
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Group SYSCFG Commands Equivalent RACADM Commands --procconfigtdp BIOS.procsettings.Proc Config Tdp SATA Settings --Write Cache BIOS.Sata Settings.Write Cache --Security Freeze Lock BIOS.Sata Settings....
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Group SYSCFG Commands Equivalent RACADM Commands Serial Communication --Con Terrm Type BIOS.Serial Comm Settings.Con Term Type --Ext Serial Connector BIOS.Serial Comm Settings.Ext Serial Connector --F...
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Toolkit Utilities DTK contains utilities that allow you to configure the BIOS, Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), Remote Access Controller (RAC), RAID controllers, and hard-drive partitions on sup...
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The syscfg.ini file cannot be used across different systems. The file output operation places system identification information at the beginning of the [syscfg] section. This information is used to de...
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The Dell Open Manage Sever Administrator Storage Management User’s Guide provides information about RAID controllers. The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (i DRAC8) Command Line Interface Re...
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Command Syntax Overview Syntax refers to the way a command and its parameters are entered. Dell Open Manage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Command Line Interface (CLI) commands can be arranged in any order ...
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NOTE: Some of the command line options in DTK are followed by an asterisk. Such options are used for reporting purposes only. Command Line Syntax The following table lists the generic command line cha...
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Table 5. Command Line Option Delimiters Valid / Invalid DTK Command Line Example valid syscfg --option1 --option2 syscfg --asset --floppy invalid syscfg --option1=argument --option2 syscfg --asset=R91...
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Delimiter Example Description If an odd number of backslashes are syscfg --option="\\\"argument" considers \ "argument as the argument. followed by a double quotation mark, then on...
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Help Option The -h and --help options display general usage information for the utility. If the argument matches a valid option, that usage information of the option is displayed. If the option has ar...
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DTK Seamless package The DTK Seamless package is a single installer package that carries Linux DTK RPMs (RHEL, SLES) and its dependency. Seamless package — Downloading and Installing This section desc...
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In the non-interactive mode, all the available tools are installed by default. Any other option is ignored. Type the following command: ./DTKTOOLS_<release version>_Linux64_<build number>....
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SYSCFG This section documents the Deployment Toolkit (DTK) system configuration utility. It describes the command line parameters, configuration file format, and individual executables used to configu...
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SYSCFG General Options NOTE: Some of the options in SYSCFG are followed by an asterisk. The asterisk is not part of the command syntax. Such options are used for reporting purposes only. These command...
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h or help Table 10. SYSCFG General — h or help Valid Arguments none or <valid option name> Description Displays the general usage information for the utility, when no argument is provided. If th...
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ix or inxmlfile Table 12. SYSCFG General — ix or inxmlfile Valid Arguments <filename> Description Directs the SYSCFG utility to receive input from the xml file. The utility searches the BIOS opt...
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Power Edge 12G it overwrites the existing file. If this option is used with other function commands, the commands are applied in the order in which they appear. This option captures replicable BMC and...
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Table 18. SYSCFG General — s Valid Arguments <string> Description Prints the variable name and the assigned value to the console. This option when used with --envar, picks up the environment var...
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A missing or expired license. The system displays an error message if the required license is not found. For more information, see Dell License Manager on dell.com/support/manuals. Some of the options...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems --embsdcardredundancy BIOS.Integrated Devices.Internal Sd Card Redundanc Internal Sd Card Redundan...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems NOTE: The option is available only on 14G and later systems. Iscsi Dev1Conn Protocol N/A NOTE: The...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems NOTE: The option is not supported on 12G systems. --Sys Mem Speed* N/A BIOS.Mem Settings.Sys Mem S...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems NOTE: The option is available only on 14G and later systems. Dell Wyse P25BIOSAccess N/A NOTE: The...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems --Pxe Devn Vlan Priority N/A BIOS.Pxe Device1Settings.Pxe Devn Vlan Priority One-Time Boot --One T...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems --Proc64bit* N/A BIOS.Proc Settings.Proc64bit --Proc Adj Cache Line --adjcacheprefetch BIOS.Proc S...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems --Sata Port BCapacity* N/A BIOS.Sata Settings.Sata Port BCapacity --Sata Port BDrive Type* N/A BIO...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems NOTE: The option is supported only on Dell Power Edge 13G and later systems. --Sata Port H --sata7...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems NOTE: The option is supported only on Dell Power Edge 13G and later systems. --Sata Port J N/A BIO...
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Group Option on 12G and Later Option on Systems Prior Equivalent RACADM Option systems to 12G Systems NOTE: The option is supported only on Dell Power Edge 14G and later systems. System Information --...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 259 |
| File Size | 1.94 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the deprecation message in the manual?
It indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
What operating systems does the toolkit support?
The manual lists supported operating systems on page 13.
What are the main utilities included in the toolkit?
The toolkit includes System Configuration, RAID Configuration, RAC Configuration, and Disk Partitioning utilities.
What does the WARNING symbol indicate in the documentation?
It indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.