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Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 3.0 Readme - Linux User Guide

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The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit README for Embedded Linux provides updated information for DTK version 3.0 released in March 2009. The document covers criticality level, compatibility and minimum requirements, supported Dell PowerEdge systems, release highlights including new features and fixes, installation procedures, upgrade instructions, user notes, and known issues. It supports numerous PowerEdge server models from 800 series to R710 and M710 blade servers. Target users are Linux system administrators deploying Dell server infrastructure using embedded Linux environments.

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DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) DEPLOYMENT TOOLKIT README FOR EMBEDDED LINUX

Version 3.0 Release Date: March 2009

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 3.0 supports the following Dell Power Edge(TM) systems:

800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1800, 1850, 1855, 2800, 2850, 6800, 6850, 1900, 1950, 1955, 2900, 2970, 6950, SC1435, 2950, T105, R200, R900, R805, M600, M605, T605, R300, T300, R805, R905, M805, M905, R610, R710, T610, M610 and M710.

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Page 1 DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) DEPLOYMENT TOOLKIT README FOR EMBEDDED LINUX Version 3.0 Release Date: March 2009 This file contains updated information for your "Dell Open Manage Deployment Toolkit User...
Page 2 NOTE: Other systems may be supported with this release. See the Dell Support website at "support.dell.com" to verify the supported systems and to download the latest version of the toolkit. ...
Page 3 used by DTK tools to interact with the hardware If you have the DTK CD mounted under "/mnt/cdrom," you can extract the DTK tools, scripts, and other essentials to build your customized ISO i...
Page 4 UPGRADING When upgrading from a previous release (1.x) of the DTK, ensure that you create the new DTK version 3.x environment separately from your previous version of DTK. This step is necessary becau...
Page 5 only those options that are valid for your system. - The "--devseq" option is present only if you have an available, bootable hard-disk partition. If this option is present in the configurat...
Page 6 expect data loss to occur. Back up any data you want to save before changing the modes. KNOWN ISSUES RAIDCFG Issues: * You cannot delete a virtual disk on CERC SATA 2S when RAID 1 is created. The virt...
Page 7 may need to restart the system. Operating system installation issues: * Installation of legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems may fail due to lack of support for new hardware. You should m...
Page 8 and trade names other than its own. The sample scripts provided with the Dell Open Manage Deployment Toolkit are provided "as is." Dell disclaims any and all warranties, express, implied or ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Dell PowerEdge systems are supported by DTK version 3.0?

DTK v3.0 supports models including 800, 830, 1850, 2900, R610, R710, and M710, among others.

What minimum resources are needed to deploy DTK components?

You need the DTK ISO image and a Linux workstation with at least 200 MB of free hard-drive space.

What knowledge is required for customizing DTK components in embedded Linux?

Advanced knowledge of Linux, Linux scripting (BASH), networking, and working with RPMs is mandatory.

If I use the sample scripts, what key warning should I know?

Dell provides a disclaimer that the sample scripts are provided 'as is,' and Dell is not liable for any resulting damages.