Dell EMC PowerEdge Systems SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 Installation Instructions and Important Information
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1 Overview SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 is available on the 64-bit Intel architecture. Topics: • System configuration requirements • Reviewing preconfiguration options System configuration requirements For more information on system configuration requirements for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, see the documentation at www.suse.com/documentation. Operating system architecture Dell EMC supports the x86_64 version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 on all Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.
Table 2. Bootable disk size Interface Disk/LUN BIOS or UEFI Lesser than 2.2 TB UEFI Greater than 2.2 TB Reviewing preconfiguration options The following sections describe packages and options that are installed or preconfigured by Dell EMC. Dell EMC preinstalled operating system packages Dell EMC has preinstalled operating system packages on your system that provides the features that are required by the system users.
2 Creating SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 installer media SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 installer ISOs are available for download at www.suse.com/download-linux/ for users with valid SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 subscription.
3 Installing or reinstalling SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Important information before installing Select the boot mode to be used for the system during installation. There are two boot modes available on Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers. • BIOS • UEFI NOTE: The boot configurations of UEFI and BIOS are different. Hence, the installed system must boot using the same firmware that was used during installation.
To begin installation by using the operating system deployment wizard: 1 Boot the system, and press F10. The Dell EMC logo is displayed. 2 In the left pane, click OS Deployment. 3 In the right pane, click Deploy OS. NOTE: If your system has a RAID controller, you must configure RAID before you continue with the installation of drivers. 4 From the list of operating systems, select SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12x86_64 bit . LC extracts the driver update disk to an internal USB drive labeled OEMDRV.
To configure the storage array for your system, see the specific PowerVault system documentation at Dell.com/powervaultmanuals. 2 After the storage array is set up, follow the Prerequisite Steps for using multipath devices from the Dell EMC PowerVault MD3200 and MD3220 Storage Arrays Owner’s Manual at Dell.com/powervaultmanuals. 3 During the operating system installation, select Specialized Storage Devices on the Storage Devices page. 4 Click Next.
3 To configure FCoE SAN, select Add FCoE SAN and click Add Drive. The Configure FCoE Parameters window is displayed. 4 Select the network interface that is connected to your FCoE switch and click Add FCoE Disks. Add-on device drivers All Dell EMC, add-on device driver packages that are not on the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 media are packaged as kernel module packages (kmp). For devices that require updated drivers other than those present on the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 media, see Dell.
4 Getting help Topics: • Contacting Dell EMC • Related documentation for Linux • Documentation resources • Download the drivers and firmware • Documentation feedback Contacting Dell EMC Dell EMC provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country, region, and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell EMC for sales, technical assistance, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/contactdell.
Task Document Location specifications of your server, see the Getting Started Guide that is shipped with your server. Configuring your server Managing your server For information about the iDRAC features, configuring and logging in to iDRAC, and managing your server remotely, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool User's Guide www.dell.com/idracmanuals For information about installing the operating system, see operating system documentation. www.dell.
Task Document Location For information about partner programs enterprise systems management, see the OpenManage Connections Enterprise Systems Management documents. www.dell.com/esmmanuals For information about viewing www.dell.com/esmmanuals inventory, performing configuration, and monitoring tasks, remotely turning on or off servers, and enabling alerts for events on servers and components using the Dell EMC Chassis Management Controller (CMC), see the Chassis Management Controller User's Guide .
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