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Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 3.4 Readme Linux User Guide

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This README document provides updated information for Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit version 3.4 for Embedded Linux. It covers compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server models, minimum requirements, release highlights, installation procedures, upgrade paths, user notes, and known issues. The document supports deployment automation and server configuration tasks across a wide range of Dell server hardware. Target users are system administrators, deployment engineers, and IT operations teams using automated tools for Dell server provisioning and configuration management.

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

Version 3.4 Release Date: November 2010

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 * 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 or may not apply to your environment.

COMPATIBILITY/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Deployment Toolkit version 3.4 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, 2950, T105, R200, R900, R805, M600, M605, T605, R300, T300, R805, R905, M805, M905, R610, R710, T610, M610, M710, T310, T410, R410, R415 and R515.

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Page 1 DELL(TM) OPENMANAGE(TM) DEPLOYMENT TOOLKIT README FOR EMBEDDED LINUX Version 3.4 Release Date: November 2010 This file contains updated information for your "Dell Open Manage Deployment Toolkit U...
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 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 image under the "tools" folder at the r...
Page 4 environments and requirements for DTK version 3.x are completely different. USER NOTES This section provides information that can help enhance your experience with the DTK. SCRIPT NOTES * The sample s...
Page 5 - You may need to reboot your system for certain options to be enabled. Dell recommends you use the "reboot" command on shell prompt or press the "Ctrl+Alt+Del" keys. - If you perf...
Page 6 RAIDCFG Issues: * You cannot delete a virtual disk on CERC SATA 2S when RAID 1 is created. The virtual disk can be cleared from the controller BIOS. * Due to a kernel issue, you need to reboot your Po...
Page 7 "--msgcommbitrate" option in "serialcfgparams" accept a baud rate of 57600, but tools such as "ipmish" and "solproxy" do not function at this baud rate for Powe...
Page 8 performing a manual installation. When two or more RAID or SCSI controllers are present, install Red Hat Enterprise Linux with only one configured RAID or SCSI controller. Configure the other controll...
Page 9 November 2010 file:///T|/htdocs/SOFTWARE/dtk/3_4/readme/LINUX_README.txt[10/22/2012 4:31:38 PM]

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Dell PowerEdge systems are supported by DTK version 3.4?

It supports many models including the 6800, R710, T410, and R515, among others listed in the compatibility section.

How much space is needed for general installation of DTK components?

A Linux workstation requires at least 200 MB of free hard-drive space to install the DTK components for embedded Linux.

What technical skills are required before deploying DTK components?

Advanced knowledge of Linux, Linux scripting (BASH), network management, and working with RPMs is necessary.