Dell EMC Reseller Option Kit Release Notes
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Contents 1 Release summary..........................................................................................................................4 Priority and recommendations............................................................................................................................................. 4 2 Compatibility...............................................................................................................................
1 Release summary Dell EMC Reseller Option Kit (ROK) is a standalone Dell EMC branded operating system (OS) kit. It is available in the following editions: • • • • • Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Version 2019 Topics: • Priority and recommendations Priority and recommendations RECOMMENDED: Dell EMC recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
2 Compatibility Topics: • Operating system support matrix for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers Operating system support matrix for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers Windows Server operating system can be installed only on selected Dell EMC PowerEdge servers. For the list of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers and supported operating systems, see Microsoft Server operating systems supported on specific PowerEdge models available at www.dell.com/ossupport.
3 Fixes Not Applicable.
4 Important notes 1. Dell EMC offers multilingual Windows media. Dell EMC ROK SKUs are supported in the following Windows editions and languages: Table 1.
5 Known issues Topics: • • PowerEdge systems with PERC S100 require S100 drivers during operating system installation Repairing Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 when using Simplified Chinese ROK media PowerEdge systems with PERC S100 require S100 drivers during operating system installation Description The system reboots when you install the Windows Server OS by using one of the following: • • Workaround ROK media Unified Server Configurator (USC) on PowerEdge RAID Controller (PERC) S100 To install the OS,
6 Limitations Not Applicable.
7 Installing and upgrading Windows Server 2019 Topics: • • • • Installing Windows Server OS ROK on a virtual machine Running hyperv_prep.
1. Use XenCenter client to connect to the Xen Server 2. Create a VM using the XenCenter client. 3. On the Template page, select the required Windows Server OS version. 4. Select the Copy host BIOS strings to VM checkbox. 5. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions. Figure 1. New VM NOTE: Ensure that the XenServer version is 5.5 or later. Running hyperv_prep.vbe Running hyperv_prep.vbe from the ROK media fails on a Windows Server operating system, and an error message is displayed.
Figure 2. Error Message Ensure that: • • • The Windows Server OS supports the Hyper-V role. Virtualization technology feature is enabled in BIOS. The Hyper-V role is enabled on your system. If not, enable the role and proceed with the installation. Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2019 on PowerEdge servers For information about prerequisites, installation, and configuration, see the Microsoft Windows Server 2019 for Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers Installation Guide at www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals.
8 Resources and support Microsoft Windows Server 2019 videos for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers Table 2. Microsoft Windows Server 2019 videos for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers Video title Links Installing Microsoft Windows 2019 operating system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uCuQKNIQpY in UEFI mode by using Dell EMC Lifecycle Controller Manually Installing Microsoft Windows 2019 operating system in UEFI mode www.youtube.
Task Document Location “Downloading the drivers and firmware” topic in this document. Managing your server For information about server management software offered by Dell EMC, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Systems Management Overview Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals For information about setting up, using, and troubleshooting OpenManage, see the Dell EMC OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide. www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals For information about installing, www.dell.
Download drivers and firmware It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system. Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware. 1. Go to www.dell.com/support/drivers. 2. In the Drivers & Downloads section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Enter a Dell Service Tag, Dell EMC Product ID, or Model field, and then click the right arrow button.
9 Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country, region, and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell EMC for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or the product catalog.
