Dell Server Configuration

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Management

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Dell Server Configuration

Lab Guide

PowerEdge Hardware ... 1

Server Hardware Teardown ... 2

Server Teardown... 2

Rack Your Server... 4

Download and Install the Dell Rack Advisor Utility... 4

Rack Your Dell PowerEdge Server ... 12

Set Up Your System... 16

Configure BIOS Settings using System Setup... 16

Use System Setup to Prepare for Your Server’s Hardware and Firmware Configuration ... 17

Update System Firmware... 18

Download Firmware Updates – FlashBios ... 19

Download Firmware Updates – Embedded Server Management (ESM)... 22

Download Firmware Updates – PERC Firmware... 24

Update Your System BIOS... 25

Update Your System ESM... 26

Configure Attached Storage... 32

Flash the Adaptec PERC Firmware ... 32

Flash the LSI Firmware ... 34

Initialize Disk Drives - Adaptec ... 36

Initialize Disk Drives - LSI Logic ... 37

Install Operating System... 38

Install a Microsoft Windows Operating System using DSA CD... 39

Diagnose System Errors Using System Diagnostics ... 42

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Provide Server Connectivity... 44

Install the Intel PROSet Utility... 45

Create a NIC Team using PROSet... 51

Remove a NIC Team using PROSet... 59

Install the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite ... 60

Create a NIC team using BASP ... 65

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Dell Server Configuration

Lab

PowerEdge Hardware

Lab Topics

This Lab includes the following topics: • Server Hardware Teardown • Rack Your Server

• Set Up Your System • Update System Firmware

• Diagnose System Errors Using System Diagnostics • Configure Attached Storage

• Install Operating System • Provide Server Connectivity

Objectives

After completing this lab, you will be able to:

• Describe the steps required to remove and replace PowerEdge components • Download and install the Dell Rack Advisor utility

• Design a Rack solution using the Dell Rack Advisor utility • Configure BIOS settings using the System Setup utility

• Use the System Setup utility to prepare for your server’s hardware and firmware configuration • Download firmware updates

• Update your server’s firmware

• Use Dell Diagnostic utilities to diagnose system errors • Initialize hard disk drives using PERC utilities

• Install the Microsoft Windows 2003 Server operating system using the Dell Server Assistant CD • Install the Intel PROSet and Broadcom Advanced Control Suite utilities

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This server teardown lab provides an opportunity to view the assembly and disassembly of a Dell PowerEdge server in a virtual environment.

This lab uses the material learned in Chapter 1: Server Components in your Dell Server Configuration participant guide. You may use that chapter for reference when performing this lab.

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To perform this task you will need the DCSE Server Foundations 6.0 CD.

Step 1. Insert the DCSE Server Foundations 6.0 CD into your workstation’s CD-ROM drive. Step 2. The CD will automatically load and display the Welcome page.

Step 3. Click the Disassembly/Reassembly Labs hyperlink in the left navigation menu under the heading Classroom Labs to expand the node.

Step 4. Click the Lab 1 – Disassembly and Reassembly hyperlink in the left navigation menu. Step 5. In the main page, click the PowerEdge 2650 hyperlink.

Step 6. Click the Removal and Replacement of FRUs (Field Replaceable Units) hyperlink in the left navigation menu.

Step 7. Use the hyperlinks in the table under the heading FRU and the left navigation menu to explore the various Disassembly and Reassembly procedures for the various FRUs.

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Answer the following questions:

Question: When removing Hard-Disk Drives from the server, why is it important to note the location of each disk?

Answer:

Question: Which Raid On Motherboard (ROMB) component should be removed first? Answer:

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This lab uses the material learned in Chapter 2: Rack Your Server in your Dell Server Configuration participant guide. You may use that for chapter for reference when performing this lab.

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To perform this task you will need access to http://premiersupport.dell.com.

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Step 1. Open a web browser and connect to http://premiersupport.dell.com.

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Step 3. Hover over Product Support in the upper left side of the page Step 4. In the dropdown menu, click Downloads.

Step 5. In the bottom right side of the download page under the Search Keyword or Filename heading, type Dell Rack Advisor Utility in the Search For: text box.

Step 6. Click the blue arrow to execute the search.

Step 7. To sort the search results by date, click the word Date in the search results column header. This will sort the list so that the newest results appear first.

Step 8. Locate the most recent version of the Dell Rack Advisor utility.

The current version should be listed at the top of the search results page as the results have been sorted by date in the previous step.

(Version 5.0 of Rack Advisor, dated 3/1/2004, was the current version of this tool at the time this document was printed.)

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Step 9. Click the Search Results Summary Title hyperlink.

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Step 11. Click the Download Now Using HTTP hyperlink.

Step 12. Click I agree on the Export Compliance Disclaimer page. Step 13. Save the file to your Desktop.

Step 14. Close your web browser.

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Step 16. Click Continue.

Step 17. Accept the default installation path by clicking OK.

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Step 19. At the All files were successfully unzipped confirmation dialog, click OK.

Step 20. Windows Explorer will automatically open a window containing the extracted files.

Step 21. Double-click the Installer file for your native language.

The last two letters of the Installer file name indicate the language. See the table below. For the purposes of this lab, the US English version will be used.

Sample Filename Language

RA50EN.EXE US English

RA50FR.EXE French RA50GR.EXE German RA50SP.EXE Spanish

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Step 23. Accept the default installation path by clicking OK.

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Step 25. At the All files were successfully unzipped confirmation dialog, click OK.

Step 26. The installation program will launch automatically. When the installation has completed, click Finish.

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Use the following procedures to create a Dell PowerEdge server rack solution using the Dell Rack Advisor utility.

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To perform this task you will need the Dell Rack Advisor utility. Step 1. Start the Dell Rack Advisor utility.

Menu Path: Start, Programs, Dell Inc, Dell Rack Advisor vX.X

Step 2. When prompted to Select a Dell Rack Component database, select North America and click OK.

(This message will only appear the first time you start the Dell Rack Advisor utility.)

Step 3. Once the Dell Rack Advisor utility has started, select PE Rack 4210 (standalone) from the list of racks on the left side of the tool and add it to your workspace by dragging and dropping the rack into your workspace or double-clicking the rack.

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Using the Dell Rack Advisor utility Status Bar (found at the bottom of the Rack Advisor window), answer the following question:

Question: Using the Dell Rack Advisor utility Status Bar (found at the bottom of the Rack Advisor window) Locate and record the following values:

Free zones =

Weight =

Heat =

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Step 4. Click the Servers tab in the upper left side of the tool and add the following servers to your workspace:

- 2 PowerEdge 2650 servers - 1 PowerEdge 6650 server - 1 PowerEdge 1750 server

Question: Locate and record the following values:

Free zones =

Weight =

Heat =

Amps =

Step 5. Click the Storage tab in the upper left side of the screen and add a Dell/EMC CX600 to your rack.

Step 6. Click the Peripherals tab in the upper left of the screen and add the following components to you rack:

- 1U Flatpanel Display with Keyboard (found under the “Monitors” category) - DLA3000RM 2U (found under the UPSs category)

- 1x8 Console Switch (1U) (found under the “Switch Boxes” category) Question: Locate and record the following values:

Free zones =

Weight =

Heat =

Amps =

The Dell Rack Advisor utility automatically places the heaviest equipment at the bottom of the rack.

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Step 7. Click the Report Preview ( ) button on the Rack Advisor toolbar.

If a default Windows printer has not been configured on your computer, you will need to add a printer to view the Report Preview. See your instructor to resolve this issue.

Question: What is the SKU number for the DLA3000 RM 2U UPS? Answer: SKU #:

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To set up your system you will:

• Configure your BIOS settings • Update your system firmware

This lab uses the material learned in Chapter 3: Set Up Your Server in your Dell Server Configuration participant guide. You may use that for chapter for reference when performing this lab.

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As a general rule, the BIOS configuration of your server should be left at its default settings. Changes to the BIOS should only be made if specifically noted in the documentation for your system or any

additional hardware you might install or as directed by a technical support representative.

Only the most basic configuration tasks such as modifying the time or date on your system, changing the boot sequence, or enabling or disabling integrated devices should be performed.

An incorrect BIOS configuration can negatively impact the performance and functionality of the system. Returning your BIOS to its factory defaults may resolve performance and functionality issues.

Use System Setup program to:

• Identify the BIOS version in preparation to update the firmware. • Identify your Service Tag.

• Clear the NVRAM to ensure all old configuration settings are cleared. We are performing this task in order to prepare for all hardware and software configuration in subsequent labs.

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Step 1. Reboot your server and press F2 during POST to enter system setup. Step 2. Identify the BIOS version number.

System BIOS Version:

Step 3. Identify the Service Tag of your server. Service Tag:

Step 4. Clear the NVRAM.

Once in the system setup utility, press NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK on your keyboard. Verify that the NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK indicators are illuminated on your keyboard.

Step 5. Press ALT+E on your keyboard to clear your NVRAM.

The server will issue a confirmation beep when the NVRAM is cleared.

Step 6. Deactivate NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK by pressing the corresponding keys on your keyboard. Verify that the NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK indicators are not illuminated on your keyboard.

Step 7. Press ALT+F on your keyboard to reset the default bios settings of your server. The server will issue a confirmation beep.

Step 8. Press ESC on your keyboard to exit the system setup utility. Step 9. When prompted, select Save & Exit.

Step 10. Reboot the server.

Step 11. Monitor the POST messages and answer the following question: Question: What is the RAID Controller type?

Answer: RAID Controller:

Typically, you will have and Adaptec or LSI Logic RAID Controller installed in your server. If you have difficulty determining your RAID Controller type, ask your instructor for assistance.

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The BIOS determines the features and capabilities of your system. Updating, also called “flashing,” the BIOS can upgrade the ability of the server to support a new or an expanded technology for a hardware components. A hardware component manufacturer can expand the capability of their system board or fix problems with their system boards by making a change to the BIOS and request the system administrator to upgrade their system to the new BIOS version.

ESM monitors server components and reports their status to the user via an ESM log. Because there are multiple ESM controllers, it is possible for their versions to become incompatible. If this happens, a flash is required to bring all of the controllers to the same firmware level.

The ESM firmware should be updated after updating the BIOS. If the system BIOS is flashed, the ESM version will default to the manufacturer's version. This means the ESM should be flashed after the BIOS is flashed.

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To perform this task you will need access to http://premiersupport.dell.com. Step 1. Create the following folders on your Desktop:

a. BIOS b. ESM c. PERC

Step 2. Connect to http://premiersupport.dell.com.

Step 3. Under the heading Business, click the Medium & Large Business hyperlink. Step 4. Hover over Product Support in the upper left side of the page

Step 5. In the dropdown menu, click Downloads.

Step 6. On the Downloads page, use the dropdown lists to select the Product Model and model number of the PowerEdge Server you are using for this lab.

(For example, if you were searching for downloads specific to a Dell PowerEdge 2650 server, you would select PowerEdge in the first Product Model dropdown list and 2650 in the second Product Model dropdown list.)

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Step 8. On the downloads page, enter the following information:

a. Select Your Download Category: Select FlashBIOS Updates from the dropdown list. b. Select an Operating System: Select the OS installed on the server you are using for this

lab.

c. Select an Operating System Language: Select English from the dropdown list.

Step 9. Click Submit.

Step 10. Click the Dell Server System BIOS hyperlink.

Step 11. Under the heading BIOS the latest BIOS release will be listed. Click the hyperlink for the listed BIOS revision.

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Step 13. Click the Download Now Using HTTP hyperlink. Step 14. Click I agree on the Export Compliance Disclaimer page.

Step 15. When prompted, choose to save the file in the BIOS folder you created on your Desktop at the beginning of this lab.

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Step 1. Return to the Downloads page by hovering over Product Support in the upper left of the Premier Support page and selecting Downloads from the dropdown menu.

Step 2. Enter the following information:

a. Select Your Download Category: Select Embedded Server Management from the dropdown list.

b. Select an Operating System: Select the OS installed on the server you are using for this lab.

c. Select an Operating System Language: Select English from the dropdown list. Step 3. Click Submit.

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Step 4. Click the Dell ESM Firmware hyperlink. Step 5. Click the hyperlink for the first item listed.

Step 6. From the available files, select the hyperlink for Hard-Drive file format Step 7. Click the Download Now Using HTTP hyperlink.

Step 8. When prompted, choose to save the file in the ESM folder you created on your Desktop at the beginning of this lab.

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Step 1. Return to the Downloads page by hovering over Product Support in the upper left of the Premier Support page and selecting Downloads from the dropdown menu.

Step 2. Enter the following information:

a. Select Your Download Category: Choose SCSI Raid from the dropdown list. b. Select an Operating System: Choose the OS installed on the server you are using for

this lab.

c. Select an Operating System Language: Choose English from the dropdown list. Step 3. Click Submit.

Step 4. Click the hyperlink for the SCSI RAID controller installed in the server you are using for this lab.

(This information was recorded in the Use Your System Setup Program to Prepare for Your System’s Hardware and Software Configuration lab.)

Step 5. Depending on your PERC model, there may be as many as three types of updates – Driver, Application, and Firmware – click the hyperlink listed under Firmware. Step 6. From the available files, select the hyperlink for the Floppy file format.

Step 7. Click the Download Now Using HTTP hyperlink.

Step 8. When prompted, choose to save the file in the PERC folder you created on your Desktop at the beginning of this lab.

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To perform this task you will need a blank floppy disk.

Step 1. Place the floppy disk provided by your instructor into your workstation.

Step 2. Execute the FlashBIOS file that you downloaded to the BIOS folder on your Desktop. Step 3. When prompted by the Dell Server System BIOS utility, click Continue.

Step 4. When the utility has completed creating the bootable floppy, click Finish. Step 5. Remove the bootable floppy disk from your workstation.

Step 6. Take the bootable floppy to your server and place it in the server’s A:\ drive. Step 7. Reboot your server.

Step 8. Follow the prompts to update your server’s BIOS.

Your BIOS may not need to be updated. For the purposes of this class, perform the steps required to update your BIOS regardless of the need to update. This will allow you to become familiar with the BIOS updating process.

Step 9. Upon completion, you will be prompted to reboot your server. Prior to initiating the reboot sequence, ensure the floppy disk is removed from the server’s A:\ drive.

Step 10. Verify that the BIOS update was successful by comparing the current BIOS version with the BIOS version you recorded at the beginning of this lab.

Previous BIOS:

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To perform this task you will need a blank floppy disk. Step 1. Create a bootable floppy.

(Three methods that can be used to create a bootable floppy can be found at the end of this task.)

Step 2. Open the ESM folder on your Desktop.

Step 3. Double-click the file you downloaded to this folder. Step 4. In the WinZip Self-Extractor dialog box, click Browse. Step 5. Select the ESM folder on your Desktop.

Step 6. Click OK. Step 7. Click Unzip.

Step 8. The files are extracted to the ESM folder and WinZip present a confirmation dialog. Step 9. Click OK.

Step 10. Click Close.

Step 11. In the ESM folder on your Desktop, right-click the file named SMFLSH*.EXE. In the filename example above, the asterisk (*) represents a number. E.g., SMFLSH4.EXE.

If you are working with an 8th generation PowerEdge server (PowerEdge 1850 or PowerEdge 2850), the file name will be bmcfl16d.exe.

Step 12. Choose Send To, 3 ½ Floppy (A:) from the context menu.

Step 13. In the ESM folder on your Desktop, right-click the file named SMFLSH*.DAT. (The .DAT filename will correspond to the .EXE filename.)

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M

ETHODS FOR CREATING A BOOTABLE FLOPPY

The following methods may be used to create a bootable floppy. These are just a few of the many methods available.

a. Using Windows XP:

i. Insert a blank floppy disk into your workstation’s A:\ drive. ii. Double-click My Computer.

iii. Right-click the entry for 3 ½ Floppy. iv. Choose Format from the context menu.

v. At the bottom of the Format 3 ½ Floppy (A) dialog box, place a check mark in the option labeled Create an MS-DOS startup disk.

vi. Click Start.

vii. Click OK at the warning dialog to create the bootable floppy.

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b. Using the Dell Bootable DOS Diskette for CD-ROM Support utility: i. Go to http://premiersupport.dell.com.

ii. Navigate to the Downloads section of the Premier Support website.

iii. In the lower right of the Downloads page under the heading Search Keyword or Filename, type CDENAB in the search text box.

iv. Click to execute the search.

v. Click the hyperlink for the CDENAB utility. vi. Click the CDENAB.EXE hyperlink.

vii. Click the Download Now Using HTTP hyperlink. viii. When prompted, choose to save the file to your Desktop.

ix. Insert a blank floppy disk into your workstation’s A:\ drive. x. Double-click the CDENAB.EXE file on your Desktop xi. At the prompt, click Setup.

xii. A DOS window will open; press ENTER to continue. xiii. Press ENTER again to create the bootable floppy.

xiv. A warning message will appear to prevent you from accidentally overwriting content on the floppy. If you are sure you do not need the information on the floppy in the floppy drive, type Y.

xv. Press ENTER.

xvi. When the utility has finished creating the bootable floppy, press ENTER at the prompt.

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c. Using the DSA CD:

i. Insert the DSA CD into the CD-ROM drive of your server or workstation. ii. DSA will start automatically.

If the DSA does not start automatically, run the setup.exe file located in the root of the CD-ROM drive.

iii. Select your server and operating system. iv. Click Continue.

v. On the Utilities and Drivers page, locate the table labeled Utility Programs. vi. In the Utility Programs table, locate the System Utilities sub-heading.

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vii. Click the Dell: Bootable Diskette with Asset Tag Utility (Utility) A03 (Diskette Creation Pack) hyperlink.

viii. Save the utility to your desktop. ix. Close DSA.

x. Insert a blank floppy disk into the diskette drive of your server or workstation. xi. Locate the utility’s executable file on your desktop.

xii. Execute the file. xiii. Click Continue.

xiv. Once the floppy has been created, click Finish.

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All PERC cards have firmware that requires updating periodically to add new features to the controller. The PERC firmware version should be at the most current level for proper system operation including PERC BIOS configuration and operating systems installation.

In this lab we will flash the PERC firmware and initialize the drives.

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To perform this task you will need two blank floppy disks. Step 1. Open the PERC folder on your Desktop.

Step 2. Double-click the file you downloaded to this folder. Step 3. Click Continue.

Step 4. When prompted, insert the second floppy disk. Step 5. Click Continue.

Step 6. When the second disk has been written, click Finish. Step 7. Remove the second floppy disk from your workstation. Step 8. Close the PERC folder.

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Perform the following steps on your server. Step 1. Insert the first disk into your server. Step 2. Reboot your server.

Step 3. Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS settings. Step 4. Select Integrated Devices.

Step 5. Press ENTER.

Step 6. Set Embedded RAID Controller to RAID Enabled. Step 7. Press ENTER.

Step 8. Press ESC.

Step 9. Select Save Changes and Exit. Step 10. Press ENTER.

Step 11. The server will now reboot.

Step 12. When prompted, press Y to confirm the change to RAID. Step 13. When prompted, press Y to verify the change to RAID. Step 14. At the A:\ prompt, type afu and press ENTER.

Step 15. Select Update Flash Image. Step 16. Follow the prompts.

Step 17. When the firmware update process is complete, remove the floppy disk. Step 18. Reboot the server.

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To perform this task you will need a blank floppy disk. Step 1. Open the PERC folder on your Desktop.

Step 2. Double-click the file you downloaded to this folder. Step 3. Click Continue.

Step 4. When the disk has been written, click Finish. Step 5. Remove the floppy disk from your workstation. Step 6. Insert the floppy disk into your server.

Step 7. Reboot your server.

Step 8. Press F2 during POST to enter the BIOS settings. Step 9. Select Integrated Devices.

Step 10. Press ENTER.

Step 11. Set Embedded RAID Controller to RAID Enabled. Step 12. Press ENTER.

Step 13. Press ESC.

Step 14. Select Save Changes and Exit. Step 15. Press ENTER.

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Step 19. When the firmware update process is complete, remove the floppy disk. Step 20. Reboot the server.

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Step 1. Access the Adaptec PERC BIOS by pressing CTRL+A during POST when the PERC is initializing.

Step 2. Highlight Container Configuration Utility. Step 3. Press ENTER.

Step 4. Highlight Initialize Drive. Step 5. Press ENTER.

Step 6. Press INSERT on each drive in the Select Drives for Initialization box. The selected drives will move to the Selected Drives box.

Ensure all drives appear in the Selected Drives box prior to continuing to the next step. Step 7. Press ENTER to complete the selection.

Step 8. Press Y at the warning prompt to initialize the drives.

Step 9. When the operation has completed, press ESC to return to the main menu. Step 10. Press ESC to exit the utility.

Step 11. Select Yes to exit the utility. Step 12. The server will now reboot.

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Step 1. Power up the server and press CTRL+M (CTRL+H for web bios version) when the PERC is initializing to enter the PERC BIOS.

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Typically, the first task a system administrator will perform with a Dell server, after they become familiar with the BIOS and system utilities, is install the OS.

The Dell Server Assistant (DSA) CD simplifies and accelerates the installation of operating systems for your PowerEdge server. The DSA is a bootable, stand-alone CD-ROM that provides the tools required to seamlessly install your operating system.

The Server Setup program guides you through the following tasks: • Setting the system date and time

• Configuring your RAID controller(s) • Selecting your operating system • Configuring hard drives

• Entering operating system information • Viewing an installation summary • Installing an operating system

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To perform this task you will need the Dell Server Assistant CD. Step 1. Insert DSA CD into your server.

Step 2. Reboot the server.

Step 3. Click the SETUP box in the center of the Dell OpenManage Server Assistant main screen. Step 4. Set the system date and time; select the appropriate time zone.

Step 5. Click Continue.

Step 6. Select the RAID 1 option. Step 7. Click Continue.

Step 8. Review your RAID settings; click Continue. Step 9. Click OK to proceed.

Step 10. Select the operating system you wish to install.

For the purposes of this lab, select Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Step 11. Click Continue.

Step 12. Select the file system you wish to use. For the purposes of this lab, select NTFS. Step 13. Set the Boot Partition Size to 4096. Step 14. Click Continue.

Step 15. Accept the default values (Obtain IP from DHCP Server) on the Network Adapter(s) Configuration page.

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Step 17. Enter the following information on this screen: a. Language: English

b. Organization: DSCM c. User Name: administrator d. Product ID: Leave Blank

e. Computer Name: Type in the name of your server f. Installation Directory: Accept default value g. License Type: Select Per Seat

h. Select Join Workgroup and type Workgroup

Additional options, such as identifying a network patch for the Windows Service Pack installation file may be accessed by clicking Advanced..

Step 19. Review the Operating System Installation Summary Step 20. Ensure Eject CD Automatically is selected.

Step 22. The Operating System Installation routine begins. Step 23. When prompted by DSA, insert the OS installation CD. Step 24. Click Continue.

Step 25. Remove the operating system installation CD. Step 26. Click Finish to reboot and continue the installation.

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Step 27. If prompted by Windows Setup for a name and organization, enter the following values: a. Name: Enter your name.

b. Organization: DSCM Step 28. Click Next.

Step 29. If prompted by Windows Setup for a computer name and administrator password, enter the following values:

a. Computer Name: Enter the name of your server. If you are unsure of your server’s assigned name, ask your instructor.

b. Administrator Password: dell (all lowercase) c. Confirm Password: dell (all lowercase) Step 30. Click Next.

Step 31. Installation will continue.

The process will take several minutes. Monitor the process for any errors or requests for additional user input.

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You can use the Dell Diagnostics when a major component or device in the system does not function properly. As long as the processor, memory, power source, monitor, keyboard, and diskette drive are working, Dell Diagnostics can help to isolate the problem.

If you know what component(s) you need to test, simply select the appropriate diagnostic device group(s) or subtest(s).

The Dell Diagnostics provides a series of menus and options from which you choose particular device groups or devices. You can also control the sequence in which the tests are run. The diagnostic menus also allow you to:

• Run tests individually or collectively

• Choose the number of times a test is repeated • Display or print test results or to save them in a file

• Temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected or to terminate testing when an adjustable error limit is reached

• View help messages that briefly describe each test and its parameters

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Step 1. Reboot your server.

Ensure all bootable media has been removed from your server.

Step 2. Start the Utility Partition by pressing F10 during the power-on self-test (POST). Step 3. From the Utility Partition's main menu, select Run System Diagnostics.

Step 4. In the Diagnostics Menu, select Test One Device. Step 5. Under Device Groups, select VESA/VGA Interface. Step 6. Run the test on the highlighted option.

(The highlighted option should be the VESA/SVGA Interface). Step 7. Select Extended Tests.

Step 8. During the test, follow the on-screen prompts.

Step 9. After the test has completed, press ESC twice to return to the Diagnostic Utility’s main menu.

Step 10. Select Information and Results.

Step 11. Select Results and verify that your VGA passed the diagnostic test. Step 12. Press ESC twice to return to the main menu.

Step 13. Select Exit. Step 14. Reboot the server.

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In this lab we will team NICs to ensure Server Connectivity. Teaming NICs involves several steps: • Access the Broadcom (BASP) or Intel ProSet utility depending on the NICs in your server. • Create teams - select the adapters to be part of a team (any available adapter can be configured as

part of a team.)

• Assign an IP address to the team(s) • Reboot the server

This lab uses the material learned in Chapter 4: Server Connectivity in your Dell Server Configuration participant guide. You may use that for chapter for reference when performing this lab.

If your server has only Broadcom NICs installed, proceed to the Install the Broadcom

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To perform this task you will need the Dell Server Assistant CD.

Step 1. Insert the DSA CD into your server while it is powered up and you are logged in to access DSA Service Mode.

The DSA CD will start automatically.

Step 2. Select the Dell Server with which you are working. Step 3. Select System Utilities.

Step 5. Locate the table heading that matches your installed Operating System. Step 6. Locate the Network sub-heading in the table.

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Step 7. Locate and click the Intel: PRO Family of Adapters (Driver) hyperlink.

Step 8. When prompted, save the file to your Desktop. Step 9. Minimize DSA.

Step 10. On your Desktop, locate and double click the downloaded file.

Step 11. Accept the default location. Step 12. Click Unzip.

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Step 13. When the files have been successfully extracted, click OK.

Step 14. Using Windows Explorer or My Computer, navigate to C:\intel\W2K3\Mgmt_Apps\PROSet\W2KWS03.

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Step 16. Click Next to continue.

Step 17. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement. Step 18. Click Next.

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Step 19. Choose Typical. Step 20. Click Next.

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Step 22. When setup is complete, click Finish. (A reboot is not required.)

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Step 1. Launch the Intel PROSet utility by clicking the ProSet for Wired Connections icon in your system tray or by going to Start, All Programs, Intel Network Adapters.

Step 2. The PROSet utility lists the NICs that are installed in your server. Click an Intel NIC to select it.

(You must have at least one Intel NIC installed the team to use the ProSet utility.)

Step 3. Right click the selected NIC.

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Step 6. Select the type of team you would like to create. For this lab, select Adapter Fault Tolerance (AFT). Step 7. Click Next.

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Step 8. Select both adapters for the AFT team by placing checkmarks in the box beside each adapter.

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Step 11. The PROSet utility will list the newly created team as Team #0. Click on the new team to select it.

Step 12. Right click the entry for the NIC that you wish to set as the Primary NIC and select Preferred Primary.

Step 13. Right click the entry for the remaining NIC and select Preferred Secondary. You have now defined a Preferred Primary NIC and a Preferred Secondary NIC. Step 14. Click OK.

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Step 16. Right click My Network Places and select Properties.

(Alternately, open the Windows Control panel and right click the Network Connections applet.)

The new team will be listed as a network connection and identified as Team #0 – Adapter Fault Tolerance Mode.

If required, you may use standard Windows configuration settings to assign a static IP Address to the team or make other changes to the properties of the team. Essentially, the team is treated the same as any other network connection.

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We will now remove the team we just created.

Step 1. From the Windows Task Bar, maximize the Intel ProSet utility. Step 2. Right click Team #0.

Step 3. From the context menu, click Remove Team.

Step 4. At the prompt, click OK to continue.

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Configuring a team using a Broadcom adapter may be performed using the Broadcom Advanced Server Program Driver (BASP).

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To perform this task you will need the Dell Server Assistant CD.

Step 1. Insert the DSA CD into your server while it is powered up and you are logged in to access DSA Service Mode.

The DSA CD will start automatically.

Step 2. Select the Dell Server with which you are working. Step 3. Select System Utilities.

Step 5. Locate the table heading that matches your installed Operating System. Step 6. Locate the Network sub-heading in the table.

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Step 7. Locate and click the Broadcom: NetXtreme Family of Adapters (Driver) hyperlink.

Step 8. When prompted, save the file to your Desktop. Step 9. Minimize DSA.

Step 10. On your Desktop, locate and double click the file.

Step 11. Accept the default location. Step 12. Click Unzip.

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Step 13. When the files have been successfully extracted, click OK.

Step 14. Navigate to C:\Broadcom\Windows2003\MgmtApps. Step 15. Locate and execute Setup.exe.

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Step 16. Click Next to continue.

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Step 18. Accept the default values; click Next.

Step 19. Click Yes.

Step 20. Click OK.

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Step 1. Launch the Control Suite from the system tray or Windows Control Panel. System tray icon:

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Step 4. In the Add New Team dialog, type lab1 in the Enter a name you will use to identify this team text field.

Step 5. Select Smart Load Balance and Fail Over. Step 6. Click OK.

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Step 7. You now have a new Broadcom team named lab1.

Step 8. Highlight lab1

Step 9. In the Available Adapters list, select each adapter and move it to the Load Balance Members list using the right arrow button.

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Step 11. At the warning, confirm that you wish to continue by clicking Yes.

The lab1 team has been successfully created and the NICs that serve as members of the team now appear under the lab1 team in the configuration information area.

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Step 13. On your Desktop, Right click My Network Places.

(Alternately, open the Windows Control panel and right click the Network Connections applet.)

Step 14. Click Properties.

You will see your 2 Broadcom NICs and the new virtual team lab1 listed in the Network Connections folder.

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Step 16. Click Properties.

You will notice that lab1 identifies itself as a BASP Virtual Adapter.

If required, you may use standard Windows configuration settings to assign a static IP Address to the team or make other changes to the properties of the team. Essentially, the team is treated the same as any other network connection.

You have now successfully created and configured a NIC Team using the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite utility.

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Step 1. Launch the Broadcom Advanced Control Suite from the Windows System Tray or from the Windows Control Panel.

Step 2. Click the Load Balance/Virtual Lan tab. Step 3. Click lab1 once to select the team.

Step 4. Click the Remove Team button. Step 5. Click Apply.

Step 6. At the warning prompt, click Yes to continue.

Step 7. Once the Control Suite has returned to normal click OK.

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