Quick Reference Guide

NOTE: The size of the default LVM Logical Volumes (LV) partitions (such as /usr, /tmp, and so on) are based on a
single 36 GB hard drive. If you have a larger hard drive or multiple hard drives, use the various native LVM tools to
resize the existing partitions as well as to create new partitions, per your requirements.
Installing Your Operating System On Devices That Support Multipathing
CAUTION: Backup all data from the system before installing or upgrading the operating system.
1. Configure storage for your system to enable multipathing.
To configure the storage, see the specific Dell PowerVault system documentation at support.dell.com/manuals.
2. After the storage array is set up, follow the prerequisite steps for using multipath devices from the PowerVault
MD3200 Owners Manual at support.dell.com/manuals.
3. During the operating system installation, select Specialized Storage Devices in the Storage Devices screen.
4. Click Next.
5. In the Storage Device Selection screen, click the Multipath Devices tab.
6. Select the multipath device shown on this screen and continue with the installation.
Installing Your Operating System On iSCSI Storage
CAUTION: Backup all data from the system before installing or upgrading the operating system.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10-based systems can connect to an iSCSI storage array either through the iSCSI
software stack, an iSCSI Host Bus Adapter (HBA), or an iSCSI offload hardware.
At present, you cannot install SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 through an iSCSI offload hardware. You can install SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server 10 either through the iSCSI software stack (referred to as software initiator) or the iSCSI HBA
(referred to as hardware initiator).
Using The Dell Unified Server Configurator
NOTE: Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) provides an OS Deployment wizard that assists you with the
installation of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.
NOTE: Unified Server Configurator—Lifecycle Controller Enabled (USC-LCE), is shipped with embedded drivers that
are factory installed. It is recommended that you run the Platform Update Wizard to ensure that you have the latest
drivers before you begin installing the operating system. You can download the latest drivers from ftp.dell.com, or
use the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media. For more information, see Dell Unified Server
Configurator - Lifecycle Controller Enabled User Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
To begin installation using the OS Deployment wizard :
1. Boot the system and press <F10> within 10 seconds of the Dell Logo being displayed.
2. Click OS Deployment in the left pane.
3. Click Deploy OS in the right pane.
NOTE: If your system has a RAID controller, you must configure RAID before you continue with the installation of
drivers. For more information, see the Dell Unified Server Configurator - Lifecycle Controller Enabled User Guide at
support.dell.com/manuals.
4. From the list of operating systems, select SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 64-bit and click Next.
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