1. Information

1.1. System Setup

  • Restart the server.

  • Press F2 to enter System Setup (1.15.2).

Sitemap 
System BIOS > System Information
System BIOS > Memory Settings
System BIOS > Processor Settings
System BIOS > SATA Settings
System BIOS > NVMe Settings
System BIOS > Boot Settings
System BIOS > Network Settings
System BIOS > Integrated Devices
System BIOS > Serial Communication
System BIOS > System Profile Settings
System BIOS > System Security
System BIOS > Redundant OS Control
System BIOS > Miscellaneous Settings
iDRAC Settings > System Summary
iDRAC Settings > System Event Log
iDRAC Settings > Network
iDRAC Settings > Alerts
iDRAC Settings > Front Panel Security
iDRAC Settings > Media and USB Port Settings
iDRAC Settings > Lifecyle Controller
iDRAC Settings > Hardware Configuration Validation
iDRAC Settings > Power Configuration
iDRAC Settings > Thermal
iDRAC Settings > System Location
iDRAC Settings > User Configuration
iDRAC Settings > Smart Card
iDRAC Settings > Communications Permissions
iDRAC Settings > Remote Enablement
iDRAC Settings > Reset iDRAC configuratons to defaults
iDRAC Settings > Reset iDRAC configuratons to defaults all
iDRAC Settings > Reset iDRAC configuratons to default factory settings
iDRAC Settings > System Lockdown Mode
Device Settings > RAID Controller in SL 3: Dell PERC H755 Front Configuration Utility
Device Settings > Embedded NIC 1 Port 1: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet (BCM5720) - 08:92:04:A6:16:32
Device Settings > Embedded NIC 2 Port 1: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet (BCM5720) - 08:92:04:A6:16:33
Device Settings > Integrated NIC 1 Port 1: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet (BCM5720) - E4:3D:1A:62:0B:8A
Device Settings > Integrated NIC 1 Port 2: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet (BCM5720) - E4:3D:1A:62:0B:8B
Device Settings > Integrated NIC 1 Port 3: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet (BCM5720) - E4:3D:1A:62:0B:8C
Device Settings > Integrated NIC 1 Port 4: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet (BCM5720) - E4:3D:1A:62:0B:8D

1.2. Lifecycle Controller

  • Restart the server.

  • Press F10 to enter the Lifecycle Controller (7.10.90.00 Build 1190).

  • Note: Firmware updates in Lifecycle Controller 7.10.90.00 Build 1190 don’t work.

  • Note: Instead check for firmware updates using iDRAC > Maintenance > System Update > Manual Update.

  • Note: Configuring virtual disks in Lifecycle Controller 7.10.90.00 Build 1190 doesn’t work.

  • Note: Configuring an additional virtual disk wipes out the existing virtual disk.

  • Note: Instead configure virtual disks using iDRAC > Storage > Overview > Virtual Disks.

Sitemap 
Home > Get the latest firmware
Home > Configure server for remote access (iDRAC)
Home > Configure RAID
Home > Configure RAID and Deploy an Operating System

Lifecycle Log > View Lifecycle Log History
Lifecycle Log > Export Lifecycle Log
Lifecycle Log > Add a work note to Lifecycle Log

Firmware Update > Launch Firmware Update
Firmware Update > Launch Firmware Rollback
Firmware Update > View Current Versions

Hardware Configuration > Configuration Wizards
Hardware Configuration > Hardware Inventory
Hardware Configuration > Repurpose or Retire System

OS Deployment> Deploy OS

Platform Restore > Import Server License
Platform Restore > Part Replacement Configuration

Hardware Diagnostics > Run Hardware Diagnostics
Hardware Diagnostics > Export SupportAssist collection

Settings > Language and Keyboard
Settings > Network Settings

System Setup > Advanced Hardware Configuration > System BIOS
System Setup > Advanced Hardware Configuration > iDRAC Settings
System Setup > Advanced Hardware Configuration > Device Settings

1.3. iDRAC

  • Browse to https://10.10.1.204 and log in with the root account.

  • Use the iDRAC-TBHF-LXD-MRM password stored in the KeePass Password Manager.

    iDRAC Settings Version                  5.00.00.18
iDRAC Firmware Version                  7.10.90.00 (Build 27)
Sitemap 
Dashboard > Health Information
Dashboard > Recent Logs
Dashboard > Notes
System > Overview > Summary > System Information
System > Overview > Batteries > Batteries
System > Overview > Cooling > Cooling Overview
System > Overview > Cooling > Fans
System > Overview > Cooling > Temperatures
System > Overview > CPU > CPUs > CPU1 > Capabilities Information for Processor
System > Overview > CPU > CPUs > CPU1 > Cache Information for Processor
System > Overview > CPU > CPUs > CPU2 > Capabilities Information for Processor
System > Overview > CPU > CPUs > CPU2 > Cache Information for Processor
System > Overview > Front Panel > Front Panel
System > Overview > Accelerators > GPUs
System > Overview > Accelerators > Processing Accelerators
System > Overview > Intrusion > Intrusion
System > Overview > Memory > Memory Attributes
System > Overview > Memory > Individual Memory Details
System > Overview > Network Devices > Summary
System > Overview > Network Devices > Embedded NIC 1 > Summary
System > Overview > Network Devices > Embedded NIC 1 > Port 1
System > Overview > Network Devices > Embedded NIC 1 > Port 2
System > Overview > Network Devices > Summary
System > Overview > Network Devices > Embedded NIC 1 > Embedded NIC 1 > Summary
System > Overview > Network Devices > Embedded NIC 1 > Embedded NIC 1 > Port 1
System > Overview > Network Devices > Embedded NIC 1 > Embedded NIC 1 > Port 2
System > Overview > Network Devices > Integrated NIC 1 > Integrated NIC 1 > Summmary
System > Overview > Network Devices > Integrated NIC 1 > Integrated NIC 1 > Port 1
System > Overview > Network Devices > Integrated NIC 1 > Integrated NIC 1 > Port 2
System > Overview > Network Devices > Integrated NIC 1 > Integrated NIC 1 > Port 3
System > Overview > Network Devices > Integrated NIC 1 > Integrated NIC 1 > Port 4
System > Overview > Power > Power Supplies
System > Overview > Power > Power
System > Overview > Power > Present Power Reading and Threshols
System > Overview > Power > Power Supply Unit Readings
System > Overview > Power > Raw Power Consumption
System > Overview > Power > Cumulative Reading
System > Overview > Power > Historical Peaks
System > Overview > Power > System Headroom
System > Overview > Voltages > Voltages
System > Overview > PCIe Slots > PCIe Slot Details

System > Details > System Details
System > Details > iDRAC Details > RAC Information
System > Details > iDRAC Details > IPv4 Information
System > Details > Asset Tracking > Acquisition Information
System > Details > Asset Tracking > Depreciation Information
System > Details > Asset Tracking > Extended Warranty Information
System > Details > Asset Tracking > Lease Information
System > Details > Asset Tracking > Maintenance Information
System > Details > Asset Tracking > Outsource Information

System > Inventory > Firmware Inventory
System > Inventory > Hardware Inventory
System > Inventory > Secured Component Verification > SCV Certificate
System > Inventory > Secured Component Verification > Last Run Check

System > Performance > CPU Usage
System > Performance > Memory Usage
System > Performance > IO Usage
System > Performance > SYS Usage

System > Host OS > Network Interfaces
Storage > Overview > Summary > Recently Logged Storage Events
Storage > Overview > Controllers > Controllers
Storage > Overview > Controllers > Controller Battery
Storage > Overview > Physical Disks
Storage > Overview > Virtual Disks
Storage > Overview > Enclosures

Storage > Tasks > Pending Operations
Storage > Tasks > Job Queue
Configuration > Power Management > Power Control
Configuration > Power Management > Power Cap Policy
Configuration > Power Management > Power Configuration

Configuration > Virtual Console > Virtual Console
Configuration > Virtual Console > VNC Server

Configuration > Virtual Media > Attached Media
Configuration > Virtual Media > Remote File Share 1
Configuration > Virtual Media > Remote File Share 2

Configuration > Licenses > Installed Licenses

Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Alerts > Quick Alert Configuration
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Alerts > Alert Configuration
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > SNMP Traps Configuration > SNMP Settings
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > SMTP (Email) Configuration
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Remote Syslog Settings > Settings > Basic Settings
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Remote Syslog Settings > Settings > Secure Settings
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Remote Syslog Settings > Settings > None
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Remote Syslog Settings > SSL/TLS Certificate Signing Request
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Test Event
Configuration > System Settings > Alert Configuration > Alert Recurrence
Configuration > System Settings > Redfish Eventing > Redfish Event Settings
Configuration > System Settings > Redfish Eventing > Redfish Lifecycle Events
Configuration > System Settings > Telemetry Configuration > Telemetry Streaming
Configuration > System Settings > Telemetry Configuration > Metric Report Definition > Import & Export > Import
Configuration > System Settings > Telemetry Configuration > Metric Report Definition > Import & Export > Export
Configuration > System Settings > Telemetry Configuration > Metric Report Definition > Telemetry Reports
Configuration > System Settings > Telemetry Configuration > Triggers > Import & Export > Import
Configuration > System Settings > Telemetry Configuration > Triggers > Import & Export > Export
Configuration > System Settings > Telemetry Configuration > Triggers > Triggers
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > Cooling Configuration > Cooling Configuration
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > Cooling Configuration > PCIe Airflow Settings
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > Front Panel Configuration > LCD Settings
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > Front Panel Configuration > System ID LED Settings
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > iDRAC Quick Sync
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > First Boot Device
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > Front Ports
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > I/O Identity Optimization > I/O Identity Optimization
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > I/O Identity Optimization > Persistence Policy
Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > SSD Wear Thresholds

Configuration > Asset Tracking > Acquisition Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Depreciation Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Extended Warranty Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Lease Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Maintenance Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Outsource Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Owner Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Service Contract
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Support Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > System Information
Configuration > Asset Tracking > Warranty Information

Configuration > BIOS Settings > System Information
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Memory Settings > Memory Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Memory Settings > Memory Map Out
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Processor Settings > Processor Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Processor Settings > Dell Controlled Turbo
Configuration > BIOS Settings > SATA Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > NVMe Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Boot Settings > Boot Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Boot Settings > UEFI Boot Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Boot Settings > One Time Boot
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > Network Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > PXE Device1 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > PXE Device2 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > PXE Device3 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > PXE Device4 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > HTTP Device1 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > HTTP Device2 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > HTTP Device3 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > HTTP Device4 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings > ISCSI Device1 Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Integrated Devices > Integrated Devices
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Integrated Devices > Slot Disablement
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Integrated Devices > Slot Bifurcation
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Serial Communication
Configuration > BIOS Settings > System Profile Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > System Security > System Security
Configuration > BIOS Settings > System Security > TPM Advanced Settings
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Redundant OS Control
Configuration > BIOS Settings > Miscellaneous Settings

Configuration > Server Configuration Profile > Import
Configuration > Server Configuration Profile > Export
Configuration > Server Configuration Profile > Custom Defaults
Maintenance > Lifecycle Log

Maintenance > Job Queue

Maintenance > System Update > Manual Update
Maintenance > System Update > Automatic Update
Maintenance > System Update > Rollback

Maintenance > System Event Log

Maintenance > Troubleshooting > Video Capture
Maintenance > Troubleshooting > POST Code
Maintenance > Troubleshooting > Intrusion
Maintenance > Troubleshooting > Last Crash Screen

Maintenance > Diagnostics > Diagnostics Console Command
Maintenance > Diagnostics > Serial Data Logs
Maintenance > Diagnostics > BIOS Live Scanning

Maintenance > SupportAssist > Collection Log
Maintenance > SupportAssist > Collection Settings
iDRAC Settings > Overview > iDRAC Details
iDRAC Settings > Overview > iDRAC Service Module
iDRAC Settings > Overview > Connection View

iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Network Settings
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > iDRAC Auto Discovery
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Common Settings
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Auto Config
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > IPv4 Settings
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > IPv6 Settings
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > IPMI Settings
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > VLAN Settings
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Advanced Network Settings > IP Ranges
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Advanced Network Settings > IP Blockin
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Advanced Network Settings > 802.1x Security > 802.1x Security
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Advanced Network Settings > 802.1x Security > Supplicant/Client Certificate
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Advanced Network Settings > 802.1x Security > Authentication Server CA Certificate
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Network > Advanced Network Settings > Federal Information Processing Standards
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > Serial Over LAN
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > OS to iDRAC Pass-through > Pass-through Configuration
iDRAC Settings > Connectivity > OS to iDRAC Pass-through > Network Settings

iDRAC Settings > Services > Local Configuration
iDRAC Settings > Services > Web Server > Settings
iDRAC Settings > Services > Web Server > SSL/TLS Certificate Signing Request > SSL/TLS Certificate Signing Request
iDRAC Settings > Services > Web Server > SSL/TLS Certificate Signing Request > Manual Certificate Enrollment
iDRAC Settings > Services > Web Server > SSL/TLS Certificate Signing Request > Automatic Certificate Enrollment
iDRAC Settings > Services > Web Server > SSL/TLS Certificate Signing Request > CA Certificate
iDRAC Settings > Services > Web Server > SSL/TLS Custom Certificate
iDRAC Settings > Services > Web Server > SSL/TLS Custom Signing Certificate
iDRAC Settings > Services > SSH
iDRAC Settings > Services > Remote RACADM
iDRAC Settings > Services > SNMP Agent
iDRAC Settings > Services > Automated System Recovery Agent
iDRAC Settings > Services > Redfish

iDRAC Settings > Users > Local Users
iDRAC Settings > Users > Directory Services
iDRAC Settings > Users > Smart Card
iDRAC Settings > Users > Sessions
iDRAC Settings > Users > OpenID Connect Configured Systems
iDRAC Settings > Users > Global User Settings > Password Settings > Default Password Warning
iDRAC Settings > Users > Global User Settings > Password Settings > Policy Settings

iDRAC Settings > Settings > Time Zone and NTP Settings > Time Zone Settings
iDRAC Settings > Settings > Time Zone and NTP Settings > NTP Server Settings
iDRAC Settings > Settings > iDRAC Service Module Setup
iDRAC Settings > Settings > Management USB Settings
iDRAC Settings > Settings > SMTP (Email) Server Settings
iDRAC Settings > Settings > RSA SecurID Configuration > RSA Server Certificate
iDRAC Settings > Settings > RSA SecurID Configuration > RSA SecurID Server Settings
iDRAC Settings > Settings > Job Settings
iDRAC Settings > Settings > Plugins

1.4. RACADM

  • Log in as root at 10.10.1.204 using PuTTY.

  • Use the iDRAC-TBHF-HyperV01 password stored in the KeePass Password Manager.

2. Initial Setup

2.1. System Time

  • Restart the server.

  • Press F2 to enter System Setup.

  • Select System BIOS > Miscellaneous Settings.

  • Click on the System Time field.

  • Adjust the time to GMT+07 (local time in Thailand) and click OK.

  • Click Back.

  • Click Finish.

  • Click Finish.

  • Click Yes to exit.

2.2. Remote Access (iDRAC)

  • Restart the server.

  • Press F10 to enter the Lifecycle Controller.

  • Select Home > Configure server for remote access (iDRAC) > Network.

    NETWORK SETTINGS
  Enable NIC                                    ○ Disabled      ● Enabled
  NIC Selection                                 Dedicated
  Failover Network                              ● None
  MAC Address                                   08:92:04:A6:16:2C
  Auto Negotiation                              ○ Off           ● On
  Auto Dedicated NIC                            ● Disabled      ○ Enabled
  Network Speed                                 ○ 10 Mbps       ○ 100 Mbps      ● 1000 Mbps
  Active NIC Interface                          Dedicated
  Duplex Mode                                   ○ Half Duplex   ● Full Duplex

OCP SLOT POWER DURING HOST OFF (S6 STATE)
  Slot 1 Power                                  ● Disabled      ○ Enabled

COMMON SETTINGS
  Register DRAC on DNS                          ● Disabled      ○ Enabled
  DNS DRAC Name                                 idrac-7HQV6R3
  Auto Config Domain Name                       ○ Disabled      ● Enabled
  Static DNS Domain Name

IPV4 SETTINGS
  Enable IPv4                                   ○ Disabled      ● Enabled
  Enable DHCP                                   ● Disabled      ○ Enabled
  Static IP Address                             10.10.1.204
  Static Gateway                                10.10.1.170
  Static Subnet Mask                            255.255.255.0
  Use DHCP to obtain DNS server address         ○ Disabled      ● Enabled
  Static Preferred DNS Server                   10.10.1.1
  Static Alternate DNS Server                   0.0.0.0

IPV6 SETTINGS
  Enable IPv6                                   ● Disabled      ○ Enabled
  Enable Auto-configuration                     ○ Disabled      ● Enabled
  Static IP Address 1                           ::
  Static Prefix Length                          64
  Static Gateway                                ::
  Link Local Adddress                           fe80::d940:71f8:3d5b:1d76
  Use DHCPv6 to obtain DNS server address       ○ Disabled      ● Enabled
  Static Preferred DNS Server                   ::
  Static Alternate DNS Server                   ::

IPMI SETTINGS
  Enable IPMI Over LAN                          ● Disabled      ○ Enabled
  Channel Privilege Level Limit                 ● Administrator ○ Operator      ○ User
  Encryption Key                                0000000000000000000000000000000000000000

VLAN SETTINGS
  Enable VLAN ID                                ● Disabled      ○ Enabled
  VLAN ID                                       1
  Priority                                      0

  • Click Back.

  • Click Finish.

  • Select Exit.

2.3. Time Zone and NTP Settings

  • Restart the server.

  • Browse to https://10.10.1.204 and log in with the root account.

  • Use the iDRAC-TBHF-HyperV01 password stored in the KeePass Password Manager.

    Username:       root
Password:       ********
Domain:         This iDRAC

  • Click Log In.

  • Optional: Choose Keep Default Password.

  • Optional: Check Do not show this warning again.

  • Optional: Click Continue.

  • Select iDRAC Settings > Settings > Time Zone and NTP Settings.

  • Select Asia/Bangkok for the Time Zone.

  • Click Apply.

  • Click Ok.

  • Select Enabled for the Enable Network Time Protocol (NTP).

  • Type 10.10.1.1 in the NTP Server 1 field.

  • Type [kbd]`` in the NTP Server 2 field.

  • Type [kbd]`` in the NTP Server 3 field.

  • Click Apply.

  • Click Ok.

2.4. Firmware Updates

  • Browse to https://10.10.1.204 and log in with the root account.

  • Use the iDRAC-TBHF-HyperV01 password stored in the KeePass Password Manager.

  • Select Maintenance > System Update > Manual Update.

  • Select HTTPS for the Location Type.

  • Check Use Default Address.

    Location Type                           HTTPS
Use Default Address                     ■
Catalog Location (optional)
Catalog Name (optional)
Additional Filter Options               ■ Apply Same Versions   □ Apply Downgrade Versions

HTTPS Address                           downloads.dell.com
User Name
Password
Expired or invalid certificate action   Ignore
Server Certificate                      A valid certificate is not loaded

Enable Proxy Server                     Disabled
Server
Port                                    80
User Name
Password
Type                                    HTTP

  • Click Check for Update.

    Contents                                                                Criticality     Prerequisites   Status          Current         Available
--------                                                                -----------     -------------   ---------       -------         ---------
Systems-Management_Application_YN8W5_WN64_5.4.0.0_A00.EXE               Recommended     None            Available       5.4.0.0         5.4.0.0
Drivers-for-OS-Deployment_Application_3NWPN_WN64_24.08.07_A00.EXE       Optional        None            Available       24.08.07        24.08.07
Diagnostics_Application_3GX21_WN64_4303A28_4303.28.EXE                  Optional        None            Available       4303A28         4303A28
Firmware_KW60H_WN64_7.10_A00_07.EXE                                     Recommended     None            Available       7.10            7.10
Serial-ATA_Firmware_9RF8X_WN64_DL7A_A00.EXE                             Critical        None            Available       DL7A            DL7A
Serial-ATA_Firmware_N01GW_WN64_DZ02_A00_01.EXE                          Recommended     None            Available       DZ02            DZ02
Serial-ATA_Firmware_7YCK2_WN64_HJ58_A00_06.EXE                          Recommended     None            Available       HJ58            HJ58
SAS-RAID_Firmware_R2N55_WN64_52.26.0-5179_A09_03.EXE                    Recommended     None            Available       52.26.0-5179    52.26.0-5179
BIOS_Y9M3Y_WN64_1.15.2.EXE                                              Critical        None            Available       1.15.2          1.15.2
Network_Firmware_MGPTR_WN64_23.11.4.EXE                                 Optional        None            Available       23.11.4         23.11.4
iDRAC-with-Lifecycle-Controller_Firmware_92MM7_WN64_7.10.90.00_A00.EXE  Recommended     None            Available       7.10.90.00      7.10.90.00

  • Check all available updates.

  • Click Install Next Reboot.

  • Click Job Queue to view the status of the update jobs.

  • Wait for downloads and updates to finish.

  • Restart the server.

2.5. Virtual Disks

  • Note: Make sure the server is not in System Setup or Lifecycle Controller.

  • Note: This is to prevent any pending job waiting indefinitely.

  • Restart the server.

  • Browse to https://10.10.1.204 and log in with the root account.

  • Use the iDRAC-TBHF-HyperV01 password stored in the KeePass Password Manager.

2.5.1. Virtual Disk 1

  • Select Storage > Virtual Disks.

  • Click Create Virtual Disk > Advanced Configuration.

    Setup Virtual Disk

Name                            vDisk1-RAID10
Controller                      PERC H755 Front (Embedded)
Layout                          RAID-10
Media Type                      SSD
Physical Disk Selection         New Group

Advanced Settings

Security                        Disabled
Stripe Element Size             256 KB
Read Policy                     Read Ahead
Write Policy                    Write Back
Disk Cache Policy               Default

  • Click Next.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:0.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:1.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:2.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:3.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:4.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:5.

            Status  Name                    Slot Number     Protocol        Media Type      Security Status Size
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:0  0               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:1  1               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:2  2               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:3  3               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:4  4               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:5  5               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:6  6               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:7  7               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:8  8               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:9  9               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:10 10              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:11 11              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:12 12              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:13 13              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:14 14              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:15 15              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB

  • Click Next.

    Maximum Capacity        1.31 TB
Layout                  RAID-10
Protocol                SATA
Media Type              SSD
Block Size              512 bytes
Capacity                1.31 TB

  • Click Next.

  • Click Add to Pending.

  • Click Apply Now.

  • Click Job Queue.

  • Wait until the job is completed.

2.5.2. Virtual Disk 2

  • Select Storage > Virtual Disks.

  • Click Create Virtual Disk > Advanced Configuration.

    Setup Virtual Disk

Name                            vDisk2-RAID10
Controller                      PERC H755 Front (Embedded)
Layout                          RAID-10
Media Type                      SSD
Physical Disk Selection         New Group

Advanced Settings

Security                        Disabled
Stripe Element Size             256 KB
Read Policy                     Read Ahead
Write Policy                    Write Back
Disk Cache Policy               Default

  • Click Next.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:7.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:8.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:9.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:10.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:11.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:12.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:13.

  • Check Solid State Disk 0:1:14.

            Status  Name                    Slot Number     Protocol        Media Type      Security Status Size
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:6  6               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     446.63 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:7  7               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:8  8               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:9  9               SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:10 10              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:11 11              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:12 12              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:13 13              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
■       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:14 14              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB
□       ■       Solid State Disk 0:1:15 15              SATA            SSD             Not Capable     893.75 GB

  • Click Next.

    Maximum Capacity        3.49 TB
Layout                  RAID-10
Protocol                SATA
Media Type              SSD
Block Size              512 bytes
Capacity                3.49 TB

  • Click Next.

  • Click Add to Pending.

  • Click Apply Now.

  • Click Job Queue.

  • Wait until the job is completed.

2.5.3. Hotspares

  • Select Storage > Virtual Disks.

  • Select vDisk1-RAID10 | Actions: Assign Dedicated Hotspare Solid Sate Disk 0:1:6.

  • Click Ok.

  • Click Apply Now.

  • Click Job Queue.

  • Wait until the job is completed.

  • Select Storage > Virtual Disks.

  • Select vDisk2-RAID10 | Actions: Assign Dedicated Hotspare Solid Sate Disk 0:1:15.

  • Click Ok.

  • Click Apply Now.

  • Click Job Queue.

  • Wait until the job is completed.

3. RACADM

  • Log in as root at 10.10.1.204 using PuTTY.

  • Use the iDRAC-TBHF-HyperV01 password stored in the KeePass Password Manager.

3.1. General

  • Enter the following commands at a Command Line.

    help
getsysinfo
serveraction <action>
exit

3.2. Delete stuck job

  • Enter the following commands at a Command Line.

    racadm jobqueue view
racadm jobqueue delete -i JID_385740165578
racadm jobqueue delete -i JID_CLEARALL_FORCE
racadm jobqueue view
    -------------------------JOB QUEUE------------------------
[Job ID=JID_385740165578]
Job Name=Configure: RAID.SL.3-1
Status=Running
Scheduled Start Time=[Now]
Expiration Time=[Not Applicable]
Actual Start Time=[Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:24:04]
Actual Completion Time=[Not Applicable]
Message=[PR20: Job in progress.]
Percent Complete=[1]
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RAC1007: The job JID_385740165578 cannot be deleted.
       Wait until the specified job is completed, or reboot the system
       to move the job to Completed state. To view the job status, use
       "racadm jobqueue view -i <Job ID>".


RAC1032: JID_CLEARALL_FORCE job(s) was cancelled by the user.

4. Windows Server 2025

4.1. Installation

4.1.1. ISO File

  • Restart the server.

  • Press F10 to enter the Lifecycle Controller.

  • Select OS Deployment > Deploy OS.

  • Choose Go Directly to OS Deployment.

  • Click Next.

    Boot Mode                       ○ BIOS          ● UEFI
Secure Boot                     ○ Disabled      ● Enabled
Secure Boot Policy              ● Standard      ○ Custom
Secure Boot Mode:               Deployed Mode

Available Operating Systems     Microsoft Windows Server 2025

  • Click Next.

    □ Unattended Install
■ Manual Install

  • Connect the Virtual Media.

    • Click Virtual Media.

    • Click Connect Virtual Media.

    • Click Map CD/DVD | Browse.

    • Select the W:\Images\Windows\Windows Server 2025\en-us_windows_server_2025_updated_jan_2025_x64_dvd_7a8e5a29.iso file.

    • Click Open.

    • Click Map Device.

    • Click Close.

  • Click Next.

  • Select SSS_X64FRE_EN-US_DV (Virtual CD) for the Select Media.

    Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Select Media                    □ SSS_X64FRE_EN-US_DV (Virtual CD)

  • Click Next.

  • Click Finish to start the installation.

  • Press any key to boot to the operating system media and start the installation.

  • Install Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

4.1.2. USB Key

  • Attach the boot media.

  • Restart the server.

  • Press F12 for the Boot Menu.