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2 Template
The template is the XML or JSON file generated by an SCP Export. This section will cover the difference
between the two formats, as well as the overall structure of the template.
2.1 Structure
At a high level, both formats follow a similar structure.
SystemConfiguration
- Components
- - Attributes
2.1.1 SystemConfiguration
SystemConfiguration is the root node in both formats. It contains properties like Model, ServiceTag, and
Timestamp which are populated based on the system information where the template was generated.
The template can also be generated with informational comment data that provides more details about how
the template was generated.
2.1.2 Components
Components will be children of SystemConfiguration and will be uniquely identified by a Fully Qualified Device
Descriptor (FQDD). The FQDD format is- iDRAC.Embedded.1, BIOS.Setup.1-1, etc. There can be
numerous components per template, but each component is unique.
Example:
<Component FQDD="NIC.Slot.4-1-1">
The FQDD helps describe the device and in some cases the physical location of the device in the target
server. When applying a template to many servers, it’s critical that the slot devices are located in the same
slot position in the target server. If the template’s FQDD points to slot 3, but the target device is present in
slot 4 then the configuration will not be applied. See Golden Template
for more recommendations.
NOTE: In case of storage devices, components can also be nested within components.
2.1.3 Attributes
Attributes will be children of Components and are name-value pairs used to identify and set specific
component configuration settings.
Example:
<Attribute Name="BlnkLeds">0</Attribute>
The behavior of all attributes is driven by the Attribute Registry. This registry contains attribute information
like description, possible values, read-only status, dependency data, and much more.
See the Attribute Registry Guide available on Dell Support site. If issues are encountered with a specific
attribute, then the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 Attribute Registry is the best place to start.
2.2 XML Layout
XML is the default mode for SCP Export.