Release Notes

ManualsBrandsDell ManualsActive System ManagerOpenManage Deployment Toolkit Version 6.3

April 2019

Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit 6.3

for Microsoft Windows Preinstallation

Environment Release Notes

Topics:

• Release Type and Definition

• DTK Deprecation Message

• Importance

• Platforms Affected

• What Is Supported

• What’s New

• Important Notes

• Known Issues

• Installation Prerequisites

• Upgrading From Previous Versions

• Contacting Dell

This document describes the new features, enhancements, and fixed issues in Dell Openmanage Deployment Toolkit 6.3 for

Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment

Release Type and Definition

Deployment ToolKit

The Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) includes a set of utilities, scripts, and sample configuration files that to deploy

and your Dell system. You can use DTK to build script-based and RPM-based installation for deploying large number of systems

on a pre-operating system environment in a reliable way, without changing their current deployment processes.

In addition to the command line utilities used to configure various system features, DTK also provides sample scripts and

configuration files to perform common deployment tasks and documentation.

Version

6.3

Release Date

April 2019

Previous Version

6.2

Summary of content (7 pages)

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April 2019 Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit 6.3 for Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment Release Notes Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • Release Type and Definition DTK Deprecation Message Importance Platforms Affected What Is Supported What’s New Important Notes Known Issues Installation Prerequisites Upgrading From Previous Versions Contacting Dell This document describes the new features, enhancements, and fixed issues in Dell Openmanage Deployment Toolkit 6.
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DTK Deprecation Message This release, of Deployment Toolkit (DTK) 6.3, is the final release for OpenManage Deployment Toolkit along with the associated tools and capabilities. However the releases prior to this will continue to be available for web download on legacy supported PowerEdge servers.
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Operating Systems Requirements DTK Utilities (SYSCFG and RAIDCFG) and scripts (sample) supports Windows PE 5.1 and Windows PE 10.0. For Microsoft WinPE and OS deployment support limitations refer to http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/ library/hh824993.aspx.
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● If you set the username using syscfg username option, Serial over LAN (SOL) access for the corresponding user will be enabled by default. You can disable SOL access for a user using syscfg solaction --userid= --action=disable command. RAIDCFG ● When creating virtual disks, the chunk (stripe) size is always in KBs. Do not specify any units of measure for the chunk size. ● When providing multiple physical disks for the "create virtual disk" command, do not separate the disks with spaces.
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● After generating the rac configuration file using the racadm getconfig -f command, comment out the following properties in the configuration file before you update a configuration using the racadm config -f command: ○ #cfgRacTuneCtrlEConfigDisable=0 ○ #cfgRacTuneLocalConfigDisable=0 ● VLAN objects (cfgNicVLanEnable, cfgNicVLanId, and cfgNicVLanPriority) displayed using the local RACADM command racadm getconfig -g cfgLanNetworking or VLAN objects generated in the configuration file
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Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: Go to dell.com/contactdell. © 2018 - 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2018 - 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.