Owners Manual

NOTE: You must have BMC local credentials to log in to BMC local.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide and
the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 24. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell DSS systems Dell.com/ossupport
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 25. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/home
Using BMC Dell.com/idracmanuals
Downloading the drivers and firmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. Under the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express Service Code box.
NOTE:
If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect My Product to allow the system to automatically detect your
Service Tag, or under General support, navigate to your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers you need to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
Initial system setup and configuration
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