Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 2.5 Readme - Linux User Guide
Summary
The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit provides powerful utilities and sample scripts necessary for deploying and configuring Dell PowerEdge systems on embedded Linux platforms. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing installation prerequisites, verifying compatibility across numerous PowerEdge models, and providing step-by-step instructions for building customized Linux ISO images. It is essential reading for advanced System Administrators and IT professionals who possess deep expertise in Linux scripting (BASH), RPM management, and embedded operating system customization environments.
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DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) DEPLOYMENT TOOLKIT README FOR EMBEDDED LINUX
Version 2.5 Release Date: March 2008
This file contains updated information for your "Dell Open Manage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide" and any other technical documentation included with the Deployment Toolkit (DTK).
The DTK documentation includes the "Command Line Interface Reference Guide" and the "User's Guide." See the Dell Support website at "support.dell.com" for the most current information.
CONTENTS
* Criticality * Compatibility/Minimum Requirements * Release Highlights - Features * Release Highlights - Fixes * Installation * Upgrading * User Notes * Known Issues
CRITICALITY
3 - Optional
Dell recommends that you review the specifics about the update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that may impact only certain configurations, or provides new features that may/may not apply to your environment.
COMPATIBILITY/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The Deployment Toolkit version 2.5 supports the following Dell Power Edge(TM) systems:
650, 1600SC, 1650, 1655MC, 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, 6650, 700, 750, 1750, 800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1800, 1850, 1855, 2800, 2850, 6800, 6850, 1900, 1950, 1955, 2900, 2970, 6950, SC1435, 2950, T105, R200, R900, M600, M605, T605, R300, T300, R805, and R905.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 8 |
| File Size | 27.05 KB |
| Published | June 22, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Dell PowerEdge systems are supported by DTK version 2.5?
It supports models including 650, 1600SC, 1650, through to R905 and more.
What prerequisites are needed before installing the Embedded Linux components?
You must have the DTK ISO image and a Linux workstation with at least 200 MB of free hard-drive space.
If I customize my Linux ISO, what scripts do I need to run for setup?
You should run start-hapi.sh (for OpenIPMI Modules) and start-raid.sh (for basic RAID setup).
Where can I find the most current information about DTK?
Users are advised to check the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.