Service Manual

Installation Guide 9
Installing Windows Server 2008 R2 HPC Edition on a Non-Factory Installed Head
Node
CAUTION: The following installation procedure erases all data on your hard drive.
It is recommended that you backup all your data before you begin installation.
NOTE: This section also describes the steps required to re-install Windows Server
2008 R2 HPC Edition operating system on the head node.
It is recommended that you install the Windows Server 2008 R2 HPC Edition
operating system on the head node using the
Dell Systems Management Tools
and Documentation
media.
To install the Windows Server 2008 R2 HPC Edition operating system:
1
Boot the head node from the Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation
media.
2 Select Dell Systems Build and Update Utility .
The update utility creates an unattended installation by requesting
information on system resources such as redundant array of independent
disk (RAID) configurations.
3 Select your language. The Dell Server Assistant End User License
Agreement
is displayed.
4 Read the agreement and select Accept , if you agree to the terms
and conditions.
5 In the Home window, select Server OS Installation .
a Set the date, time, and time zone for the system.
b Select Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 as the operating system.
c If applicable, configure the RAID controller. For internal drives, it is
recommended that you configure RAID 1 on the head node.
6 In the Installation Summary window, confirm installation selections and
options before proceeding to install the operating system.
7 When prompted, remove the media and click Finish to reboot the system.
The system reboots to start the operating system installation.
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