Release Notes

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.
● Redundant Array of Independent Disks Configuration (RAIDCFG) Utility
● System Configuration (SYSCFG) Utility
● ELI tool
● Utility Partition (UPINIT)
It is recommended to use the RACADM Command Line (CLI) as a replacement for the RAIDCFG and SYSCFG utilities. For more
information about downloading RACADM, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller Command Line Interface
Reference Guide at iDRAC Manuals .
NOTE: No DTK support for upcoming generations of PowerEdge servers. Also no new operating systems will be supported
by DTK beyond DTK 6.3 on supported PowerEdge servers. For more information about features supported by DTK, see the
latest User's Guide available at www.dell.com/OpenManageManuals .
Importance
RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature
enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules
(firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
Platforms Affected
For a complete list of supported Dell PowerEdge systems and supported Operating systems, see the Dell Systems Software
Support Matrix available in the required version of OpenManage Software at dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
What Is Supported
Hardware and Software Requirements
Before beginning the deployment process, ensure that you have the following tools, software, and information ready to use:
● Advanced knowledge of Windows.
● Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) to build Windows PE.
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Remote Installation Services (RIS) and Automated Deployment Services (ADS) (including
setting up of RIS and ADS environments), or any other third-party deployment system or tool.
● Working knowledge of Windows Deployment Services (WDS) or any other third-party deployment system or tool for
Windows PE.
● A workstation with the following capabilities:
○ A writable CD/DVD drive and CD/DVD writing software
○ Network access
● A target system with a CD/DVD drive if you are performing a local deployment or network access if you are performing a
network deployment.
● All Deployment Toolkit utilities, sample scripts, and sample configuration files.
● All required Windows PE drivers, operating system drivers, and the Dell utility partition image file.
● A minimum BIOS version is recommended on some of the platforms for all the DTK options to work correctly. In general, it is
good practice to use the latest ("n") version of BIOS firmware or the "n-1" version that is available on "dell.com/support."
For more information see the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix available in the required version of OpenManage
Software at dell.com/openmanagemanuals.
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