Users Guide

Using Unified Server Configurator to Install an Operating System 41
Using Unified Server Configurator
to Install an Operating System
Overview
You can use either Dell™ Unified Server Configurator (USC) or the Dell
Systems Build and Update Utility (SBUU) to install an operating system.
For information on installing an operating system using SBUU, see "Using
Systems Build and Update Tools to Install an Operating System".
USC is an embedded utility that enables systems and storage management
tasks from an embedded environment throughout the server’s life cycle.
Residing on an embedded flash memory card,
USC is similar to a BIOS utility
in that it can be started during the boot sequence and function
independently of the operating system (OS).
Using
USC , you can quickly identify, download, and apply system
updates without needing to search the Dell Support site (support.dell.com).
You can also deploy an operating system, configure Redundant Array of
Independent Disks (RAID), and run diagnostics to validate the system and
attached hardware.
Starting the Unified Server Configurator
The first time you boot the system, USC starts with the User Settings
wizard displayed so that you can configure your preferred language and
network settings. For more information, see Dell Unified Server Configurator
User’s Guide.
When rebooting the system, press the <F10> key within 10 seconds of the
Dell logo being displayed to start USC again. USC starts with the Welcome
screen displayed in the right-hand pane.