Release Notes

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Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit 6.1.1

for Embedded Linux 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 6.1.1 for Embedded

Linux

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

6.1.1

Release Date

May 2018

Previous Version

6.1

DTK Deprecation Message

The OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) along with the associated tools and capabilities will be deprecated for version 6.1 and later:

• Redundant Array of Independent Disks Configuration (RAIDCFG) Utility

2018 - 05

Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit 6.1.1 for Embedded Linux Release Notes 1

Summary of content (7 pages)

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2018 - 05 Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit 6.1.1 for Embedded Linux 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 6.1.
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• • • 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 on downloading RACADM, see support.dell.com. NOTE: DTK will continue to support any new hardware or operating system for the 14th generation of PowerEdge servers. However, support for later generations of PowerEdge servers will be deprecated.
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NOTE: For the list of supported operating systems and Dell servers, see the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix at dell.com/ openmanagemanuals. Important Notes This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/). Use both DTK and the Server Administrator from the same release version to get complete supported features of Server Administrator.
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Known Issues Network limitation: On spanning tree-enabled network, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 / Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x operating system installation on Dell Power Edge systems might not be successful due to DHCP client time-out. Workaround: Add netwait=90 in the boot loader option of the suseinst.sh/ lininst7.shscript. For example, suseinst.sh, kernel/linux/linux autoyast=$DT_SUSE_AUTOINST install=$DT_OS_IMG_PATH netwait=90 lininst7.
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/dev/sdc Change hd0 to /dev/sdc 2. In grub config section, change /dev/sda5 to /dev/sda6 3. If installer reports any missing packages, delete the packages from autoinst.xml. Secure Boot limitation on UEFI mode: On installation of the operating system in UEFI mode when secure boot BIOS option is enabled, DTK ELI is not supported. This is due to the CentOS 7.2 core operating system limitation.
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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. 6 Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit 6.1.
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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. Copyright © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.