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Dell CCC Solutions for VMware

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Dell CCC Solutions for VMware

Horizon, Test Results, vdi, PAAC, CCC, VMware


Dell Cloud Client-Computing (CCC) has tested and validated several end-to-end client virtualization solutions on Dell EMC infrastructure optimized for running VMware Horizon broker and vSphere/ESXi hypervisor. Horizon provides end users access to all of their virtual desktops, applications, and online services through a single digital workspace. Dell recommends select thin clients supporting the PCoIP and Blast Extreme display protocols, ideal for high-end graphics and a rich end user experience.
 
Access the Reference Architectures (RA):
 
True HCI VDI appliance powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on pre-built VxRail platforms and EMC software. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for a turn-key VDI appliance bringing ease of implementation and management, and including built-in deduplication, HA and disaster recovery.
 
HCI VDI solution powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on a variety of tested Dell EMC 13G server platforms, for you to build. It offers a high level of hardware flexibility, including the use of GPUs. Ideal for all organizations with some VDI expertise.
 
HCI VDI solution powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on a variety of tested Dell EMC 14G server platforms, for you to build. It offers a high level of hardware flexibility, including the use of GPUs. Ideal for all organizations with some VDI expertise.
 
HCI VDI solution powered by ScaleIO SDS software and VMware vSphere and Horizon on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers. It offers a high level of hardware flexibility, including the use of GPUs. Ideal for very large organizations.
 
HCI VDI solution powered by Nutanix and VMware ESXi hypervisor, on avarietyof Dell EMC 13G server platforms. It supports also certified GPUs. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for ease of implementation and management. A particular version, the Dell XC Xpress, has been optimized for SMB organizations wanting to virtualize 100-350 seats with 3 or 4 nodes.
 

DellEMCXCSeriesHyper-ConvergedApplianceforVMwareHorizon(withNutanix)RA14G   [directPDF]

HCIVDIsolutionpoweredbyNutanixonDellEMC14Gserverplatforms.Itoffersachoiceofhypervisors(ESXi,Hyper-V,AHV)andcertifiedGPUs.Idealfororganizationsofallsizelookingforeaseofimplementationandmanagement.

 

This RA is the recipe book for you to build a custom, flexible, on-premise VDI environment using VMware ESXi and Horizon. Based on Dell EMC 13G PowerEdge servers, this solutions allows you to use your existing networking and SAN infrastructure, or to use the Dell EMC ones recommended in the RA. The RA also supports high availability (HA), high-end graphics using Nvidia GRID GPUs, and recommends a series of compatible endpoints for an end-to-end solution. 
 
This RA is the recipe book for you to build a custom, flexible, on-premise VDI environment using VMware ESXi and Horizon. Based on Dell EMC PowerEdge 14G servers, this solutions allows you to use your existing networking and SAN infrastructure, or to use the Dell EMC ones recommended in the RA. The RA also supports high availability (HA), high-end graphics using Nvidia GRID GPUs, and recommends a series of compatible endpoints for an end-to-end solution. 
 
Horizon Cloud with On-Premises (HCOP) Infrastructure consists of a cloud service, Horizon Cloud, which pairs with an on-premises component called the Horizon Cloud Node.
 
Horizon Cloud with On-Premises (HCOP) Infrastructure consists of a cloud service, Horizon Cloud, which pairs with an on-premises component called the Horizon Cloud Node.
 
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OpenManage Essentials

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OpenManage Essentials

manage, OME, Essentials, openmanage, deploy, monitor

 

OpenManage Enterprise Tech Release is now available

OpenManage Enterprise is the next generation OpenManage Essentials.  It simplifies, centralizes and automates the full span of server lifecycle management activities – discovery, configuration, deployment, updates, and remediation – within a single console that unifies management of tower, rack and modular platforms.  OpenManage Enterprise assists in standardizing and supporting your IT management policies and practices.

Please visit the OpenManage Enterprise page for more information.

 

OpenManage Essentials information continues below

Contents: Download - Documentation - Whitepapers - Videos - Forum - Blogs - FAQ 

OpenManage Essentials (OME) is a systems management console that provides simple, basic Dell hardware management and is available as a free download.

The latest release is OME 2.3 and it launched on June 28, 2017.  It brings a lot of great new features to the product.

 

OME2.4iscomingsoon....

Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) version 2.32.4 is the latest release of our easy to install, intuitively simple to use, and customer-acclaimed, One-to-Many systems management console that is optimized to provide comprehensive lifecycle management of Dell PowerEdge modular, rack and tower servers.  OpenManage Essentials also delivers extensive infrastructure health monitoring, control, and support for Dell servers, storage, networking, business clients, firewall appliances, and 3rd party hardware.   

Key NEW features&Enhancements available with OpenManage Essentials v2.4:

  • Supportofstreamingfunctionalityfortheserverconfigurationdeploymentandconfigurationcompliancetasks.
  • Abilitytocreateandmanagemultiplefirmwarebaselinesfromrepositorymanagerfiles.
  • Supportforassociatingcustomdevicegroupswithafirmwarebaseline.
  • Supportforgeneratingfirmwarecompliancereportofcustomdevicegroupsandupdatingnon-compliantdevicesbasedoncompliancereport.
  • Supportforthelatestmodelsof14thgenerationPowerEdgeserversandnetworkingdevices.
  • RESTAPIenhancements:
    • Tolistandmanagediscoveryrangesforthediscovereddevices.
    • Tomanagedevicegroups,addanddeletedevicesfromthedevicegroups.
    • Togeneratefirmwarecompliancereportsofdevicegroups.
    • Togenerateconfigurationcompliancereportsofdevicegroups.
    • Toviewadditionalinventoryinformationsuchascontrollers,physicaldisks,powersupplies,switches,andvirtualdisksrelatedinformationdisplayedinOpenManageEssentialsGUI.

Enhancements:

  • Abilitytoviewconfigurationcompliancereportsofdevicegroups.
  • Abilitytoviewthenumberoftasksbeingexecuted.

KeyNEWfeatures&Enhancements availablewithOpenManageEssentials v2.3 andonward:

  • Support for simplified device configuration deployment and configuration compliance features by separating deployment templates and configuration baseline.
  • Enhancement in the chassis configuration baseline and deployment template with additional configuration settings for compliance, deployment, and export features.
  • Remediate configuration drift against the server and chassis baselines.
  • Backup and restore server profiles for existing operation without redeploying the servers.
  • Support for SNMPv3-based discovery and events.
  • Simplified modular infrastructure configuration management by combining chassis and IOA configurations.
  • Simplify template editing for boot configurations, network interface settings, and IOA VLAN attributes.
  • Enabling OpenManage Essentials to be used in data centers where ICMP ping is blocked.
  • Enabling the device type-based discovery in the guided wizard.
  • Enabling rediscovery of server or chassis by configuring the static IPv4 address during the configuration deployment task.
  • Support for the following devices:
    • Additional models of networking, storage, and Disk Backup devices:
      • Storage: Compellent SC7020 
      • Networking: S6010 - ON, S6100 - ON, S4048T – ON
      • Disk Backup: DR4300, DR4300e, DR6300
    • VxRail and XC series hyper-converged infrastructure

  • Enhancements:
    • Increase in the time interval of the Alert Ignore Action to receive ignore duplicate alerts to a maximum of 24 hours.
    • Ability to save the purged alerts after the maximum size of alerts log is reached.
    • More information in both inventory and hard drive information report to identify if a hard drive is self-encryption capable or Self-Encrypting Drive (SED).
    • Enabling support of Programmable MUX (PMUX) mode for VLAN configuration and VLAN deployment features on IOAs.
    • Capability to export the discovery ranges.
    • Ability to view the virtual I/O pool size of the I/O identity types during the creation of a virtual I/O pool.
    • New capabilities and enhancements in the REST interface. 
    • 45% increase in control and scalability across managed devices -  from 5500 to 8000

Existing OpenManage Essentials features also available now in OME v2.3v2.4:

  • Stateless computing with centralized management of server virtual I/O addresses within OME - Server Configuration Management
    • Simplify server provisioning through profile-based deployments
    • Enable elasticity of compute resources through definition of a stateless computing pool in a Boot-from-SAN environment
    • Enable simplified server migration for disaster recovery operations
  • Interconnects Management for PowerEdge Modular Infrastructure within OME – Server Configuration Management
    • Simplify M series blade I/O Aggregator and FN IO Module provisioning through template-based deployments
    • Simplified I/O connection and vLAN management for PowerEdge modular infrastructure through an easy tabular interface. It provides direct mapping between blade NIC ports and IOA/IOM server facing ports.  vLAN on the IOA/IOM server facing ports can be directly managed.
    • Automate vLAN provisioning as part of blade provisioning by extending server template to include definitions for vLANs on the corresponding IOA/IOM server facing ports.
  • Simplified discovery for Dell PowerEdge modular infrastructure (M1000e, FX2 and VRTX)
    • Elimination of multiple steps in establishing discovery ranges for various components (CMC, iDRACs, and IOAs)
    • Automated speedy discovery of Dell modular infrastructure through use of a single CMC credential 
  • Report enhancements include the availability of additional reports and categorizations
  • Alert enhancements provide root-cause sources and recommendations on how to resolve issues
  • Integration with Dell ProSupport SupportAssist for proactive remote support, automated support case creation and hardware failure notification sent securely to Dell technical support for intelligent issue analysis, diagnosis, and part-replacements upon customer request
  • Comprehensive, deep management visibility and control for Dell blades and Chassis Management Controller (CMC), Dell storage and networking devices, and Dell AppAssure through a context sensitive link and launch of the respective element management interface
  • Geographic View at-a-glance visibility of VRTX and FX2 systems’ physical locations geographically mapped
  • Agent-free OOB inventory and update of 11th, 12th ,13th and 14th generation PowerEdge servers
  • Agent-free monitoring of 12th ,13th and 14th generation PowerEdge servers
  • Traditional agent-based systems management functionality in all supported 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th generation PowerEdge servers
  • Monitoring of non-Dell HW devices through import of 3rd party HW SNMP MIBs
  • Reporting of Warranty expiration and comprehensive inventory reports
  • Hardware component-level monitoring and updates for PowerEdge servers, blade systems and internal storage arrays
  • Support and control of Dell hardware in Windows, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V and OpenSource  environments
  • Enhanced management functionality through integration with the following Dell solutions:
    • Dell KACE K1000 Appliance – comprehensive, economical and straightforward management of both clients and servers through a single interface
    • Dell Repository Manager – version control and scheduling of PowerEdge server updates 
    • Dell OpenManage Power Center – optimization of  PowerEdge power usage

 

Dell OpenManage Essentials Core Features:

Simple and effective

  • Modern UI and Faster responsiveness
  • Easy to install & low touch maintenance
  • Simple to use and learn

Basic Hardware Element Management

  • Discover, Inventory & Monitoring Dell EMC Servers, storage and networking switches.
  • Update Dell EMC Servers and Chassis.
  • Configure Dell EMC Servers, Chassis and IOA/IOM
  • Asset reporting (ServiceTag, FRU and Warranty, etc)

Agent-free Management

  • Discover and Correlate IDRAC / Server and Blades / Chassis
  • Agent Free Monitoring on 12th, and 13th generation PowerEdge servers.
  • Update 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th generation PowerEdge servers

OpenManage Essentials is available as a free download from the Dell Support Site. The OME console's inventory function integrates with the Dell Repository Manager to automatically facilitate the creation of custom repositories of new updates for your systems.  

If you are new to the product, Take the Quick Tour or watch the OME Overview Video below:

Download  

License Info:

Licensing OpenManage Essentials “Server Configuration Management”:  OpenManage Essentials (OME) is available as a free software download.  The download of OpenManage Essentials software also includes the opportunity to download and activate Dell SupportAssist services. In addition, Dell offers fee-based “Server Configuration Management” licenses that enable template–based deployment and configuration of bare-metal PowerEdge servers, detection of server configuration drift, virtual IO management. and state-less computing, among several additional management capabilities.  “Server Configuration Management” licenses are available at both POS (Point-Of-Sale) with a server purchase and APOS (After-Point-Of-Sale) for 12th and 13th generation PowerEdge servers.  License SKUS for OpenManage Essentials “Server Configuration Management” are as follows:   

  • POS:      634-BBWU (12th and 13th generation PowerEdge servers)
  • APOS:    634-BBWT (12th and 13th generation PowerEdge servers)
  • POS:      528-BBSC (14th generation PowerEdge servers)
  • APOS:    528-BBSB (14th generation PowerEdge servers)

For additional information, please contact a Dell Sales Representative. 

Discuss

Learn

Whitepapers and Best Practices

 
Setup / Settings

Discovery
 
Deploy / Configuration
Monitor
 
Manage
Firmware / Driver Update
Videos 
 
OME 2.3: Installing OpenManage Essentials 2.3
 
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBTyAidV_cI:550:0]
 
OME 2.3: Upgrading to the latest OpenManage Essentials
 
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgxc97OLKmk:550:0]
 
OME 2.3: Discover Devices based on Device Type (Enhanced Guided Discovery Wizard)
 
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfFb07NSCGw:550:0]
 
OME 2.3: Discovering and Monitoring Devices By Using SNMPv3 Protocol
 
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mpxMB-1Qkw:550:0]

 

OME 2.3 Editing boot and network configuration settings

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIs5FG_-1C0&feature=youtu.be:550:0]

OME 2.3 Creating chassis infrastructure template

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMj7jppERiI&feature=youtu.be:550:0]

OME 2.3 Deploying chassis infrastructure template

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbBrpNZ2ibY:550:0]

OME 2.3 - Creating & Associating a Device Baseline

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbmf_MbglZc:550:0]

OME 2.3: Remediating Non-compliant Devices by using OpenManage Essentials

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjWXIIZGFWE:550:0]

OME 2.3 - Replacing a Target Server by using Backup Profiles

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjFt7N0N2rg:550:0]

 

OME 2.2 Creating an IOA configuration template

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drd-_1cmkT4:550:0]

OME 2.2 Deploying an IOA configuration template

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YuUYMCEa_g:550:0]

OME 2.2 Server deployment with VLAN configuration

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f2tCUBEN3E:550:0]

OME 2.2 IOA VLAN configuration

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZaEavwPMI:550:0]

OME 2.1 Simplified discovery for Dell PowerEdge modular infrastructure


 
OME 2.1 Stateless Computing Tutorial Videos

 

[View:https://youtu.be/KA6oCk6209o:550:0]

Video 1: Creating a Template

  

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeK9nVOTzh8&feature=youtu.be:550:0]

Video 2: Creating a Virtual I/O Pool (OME 2.3)

  

[View:https://youtu.be/FGKEY_QcnfM:550:0]

Video 3: Creating a Compute Pool

  

[View:https://youtu.be/kolQ4EOX7jU:550:0]

Video 4: Deploying a Template (Stateless Deployment)

  

[View:https://youtu.be/O2tzm0leCb0:550:0]

Video 5: Replacing a Server

 
OME 2.0 Server Configuration Tutorial Videos
 
[View:https://youtu.be/SBYfXkpAm94:550:0]

Video 1: Adding Devices to the Bare Metal and Re-purpose Device Group

  

[View:https://youtu.be/CklO4JhAD60:550:0]

Video 2: Configuring Credentials and Scheduling Inventory

 

[View:https://youtu.be/ekTPcBZBygQ:550:0]

Video 3: Configuring a Deployment Share

  

[View:https://youtu.be/VAfkpXvUh7s:550:0]

Video 4: Creating a Configuration Template

  

[View:https://youtu.be/kasqzI1LDnk:550:0]

Video 5: Deploying a Bare Metal Device

  

[View:https://youtu.be/u6ZwCqrJLwA:550:0]

Video 6: Detecting Configuration Drift

  

[View:https://youtu.be/5ym6cKin0QA:550:0]

Video 7: Auto Deploying Bare Metal Devices

 
General OME Tutorial Videos
 
[View:https://youtu.be/e45BQ3I6Fgg:550:0]
OpenManage Essentials 1.2 New Features 
[View:https://youtu.be/gQHKIMa_vsg:550:0]
OpenManage Essentials 1.2 Search Bar
 

 
 [View:https://youtu.be/YGolQNaVUKE:550:0]
OpenManage Essentials Overview Demo 
0:08 - Installing OpenManage Essentals 
0:56 - Discovery and Inventory 
2:03 - Monitoring Health of Devices 
2:43 - Using the Home Portal
5:58 - Deploying Updates
7:03 - KACE Integration + MonitoringOpenManage

OpenManage Essentials and Repository Manager Integration
Enable SNMP on OpenManage Server Administrator for ESXi4
Enable SNMP on OpenManage Server Administrator for Windows
Enable SNMP on OpenManage Server Administrator for Linux (RHEL)
Dell OpenManage Essentials with KACE Integration 
OpenManage Essentials Custom Alerts
OpenManage Essentials Apply System Updates
Installing Dell OpenManage Essentials
OpenManage Essentials Discovery and Inventory
Dell OpenManage Essentials Discovery

 

Archives / Historical downloads

Archives / Historical Documents

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News & Reviews -- Ubuntu-based Developer and Engineering systems (project Sputnik)

January 26, 2018, 8:44 pm
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News & Reviews -- Ubuntu-based Developer and Engineering systems (project Sputnik)

XPS 13 Developer Edition, 5720 all in one, news articles, 5520, Precision Workstation, 3520, 3800, reviews, 7710, 7520, 7720, 3510

Here is some of the project Sputnik coverage:

DellXPS13developer(9370)--USandEuropelaunch,January2018

AnnouncingtheDellXPS13DeveloperEdition9370withUbuntu–Ubuntuinsights

TheSecrettoFutureLinuxSuccess|LINUXUnplugged232  (9370conversationstartsat34min) 

 

Reviews: Dell Precision 5720 All-in-One

  • The ultimate Linux workstation: The Dell 5720 AIO - ZDnet
  • Hands-on review: Dell Precision 5720 All-In-One (Linux) -- consumeIT
  • Linux Powered iMac Pro Killer -  VLOG 46
  • Dell Precision 5720 All-in-One w/Linux Review - Lunduke Hour - June 20, 2017 
  • Dell Precision 5720 review by Linux Unplugged (review starts at 42:35) - LUP 203 
  • Dell Precision Workstation AIO 5720 – the first 4K all-in-one desktop running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu - Muktware
  • Open SUSE leap 42.3 review on XPS 13 developer edition and Precision AIO – enterpriseIT 

Reviews: Dell Precision 5520 and 7520 mobile workstations

  • Dell Precision 5520 review -- Ubuntu podcast, Season 10, Episode 20 
  • Dell Precision 5520 review -- Barren, Frozen Wasteland 
  • Dell Precision 5520 Mobile Workstation review: The Ubuntu Linux laptop for power developers - ZDnet
  • The beefy Dell Precision 7520 DE can out-muscle a growing Linux laptop field - arstechnica
  • The Dell Precision 5520 lets you get to work in Ubuntu 16.04 - PCworld 
  • Dell Precision 5520 is a beauty and a beast, This the best laptop for Linux power users -- CIO

General

  • Dell, Developers & Desktop Linux: the story of Dell's project Sputnik - Video interview
  • Project Sputnik: crazy idea to community driven developer systems - Ubuntu insights
  • How Dell’s Project Sputnik came to life - CIO.com
  • The 5 best Linux laptops of 2017 (Dell at #1 and 4) - TechRadar
  • Why Dell's gamble on Linux laptops has paid off -  TechRadar
  • Dell’s Has Sold ‘Tens of Millions’ Dollars’ Worth of Project Sputnik Laptops - OMG! Ubuntu!

Dell Precision next gen mobile workstations and new All-in-one -- Worldwide launch, January 2017

  • Dell Launches World’s Most Powerful 15" and 17" Laptops Powered by Ubuntu Linux - Softpedia
  • Dell lancia cinque nuovi sistemi Linux -- Techninja
  • Five new systems join Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition that come with Ubuntu pre-installed -- Linux Magazine
  • Dell doubles down on high-end Ubuntu Linux laptops - ZDnet
  • Welcome the new Ubuntu-based Precision line-up - Ubuntu insights
  • Dell’s new Precision mobile workstation PCs available with Ubuntu or Windows - Liliputing
  • Dell’s Latest Laptop is $100 Cheaper If You Buy It With Ubuntu - OMG! Ubuntu!
  • Dell lanza nuevo Precision con Ubuntu y no será el único - SYSGUR
  • Dell lanza nuevo Precision con Ubuntu y no será el único - muylinux

Dell XPS 13 developer (9360) -- US and Europe launch, October 2016

  • Dell XPS 13 9360 Review - Popey.com blog
  • Dell XPS 13 9360 Developer Edition review – 5 stars - TechRadar
  • VIDEO Review: XPS 13 developer edition (3:34 - 24:06) - The Linux Action Show
  • The new Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition is the little Linux laptop that can - PCWorld
  • 2017's best Linux laptop: The latest Dell XPS 13 - ZDNet
  • Dell now offers Ubuntu-based developer versions of new Precision workstations – Notebook Check
  • REVIEW: Dell XPS 13 Kaby Lake is the best laptop for Linux users - CIO
  • REVIEW: Dell’s new Kaby Lake XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop amazes - NetworkWorld
  • REVIEW: Dell’s latest XPS 13 DE still delivers Linux in a svelte package - Ars Technica
  • Dell XPS 13 mit Kaby Lake als Developer-Edition Golem
  • Laptops: Neue Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition mit Ubuntu - Heise
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition mit Kaby Lake - erhältlich - ZDNet
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition now available with Ubuntu Linux and Intel Kaby Lake CPU - Beta news
  • The new XPS 13 Developer Edition lands in Europe and United States - Ubuntu Insights
  • Dell Launches Its New Ubuntu-Powered XPS 13 Developer Edition Laptop in US - Softpedia
  • Dell refreshes the XPS 13 Developer Edition laptops with Kaby Lake processors - DigitalTrends
  • Dell XPS 13 laptops with Kaby Lake now available for $800 and up (Windows and Ubuntu options) - Liliputing
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition gets upgraded with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS - OpenSourceForU
  • Dell updates Torvalds' preferred XPS 13 laptop: New Intel chips, pricey rose-gold finish - ZDNet
  • Windows 10 haters: Try Linux on Kaby Lake chips with Dell’s new XPS 13 - PCWorld

Dell XPS 13 developer edition (9350) -- Reviews

  • Linus Torvalds picks Dell XPS 13 as his next laptop - CIO
  • Linus Torvalds reveals his favorite programming laptop - ZDNet
  • Linus Torvalds selects the XPS 13 developer edition - Linus's blog
  • Video: Dell XPS 13: the best Linux laptop? – Tech Pills
  • I SWITCHED FROM A MACBOOK (OS X) TO A DELL XPS (UBUNTU) – PAUL O’BRIEN
  • Hands-on: openSUSE Tumbleweed with Plasma on Dell XPS 13 (2016) - CIO
  • How to install Arch Linux on Dell XPS 13 (2016) in 7 steps - CIO
  • Hands-on with the Linux-ready Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition - opensource.com (US) 
  • Top 10 laptops for 2016: # 2 -- Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition – V3
  • The XPS 13 Developer Edition THE best Linux laptop. Dell's fifth-generation open-source developer laptop isn't just good, it's great -- ZDNet
  • XPS 13 Developer Edition, excellent review - Inquirer
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition review -- The ultra-thin XPS 13 ditches Windows in favour of Linux - V3
  • The XPS developer edition: Dell continues to build a reliable Linux lineage - Arstechnica (US)
  • Dell XPS 13 Skylake (2016) review: A lot for a Linux user to like - CIO (US)
  • Review: The Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop is nearly perfect - Network World (US)
  • XPS 13 Developer Edition, ‘Thumbs Up’ rating – TekThing Episode 75 (US) (starts @ 14:30 mark)
  • Endlich ein Top-Notebook mit Linux! - Golem (GER)
  • On a testé pour vous le DELL XPS Developper Edition Ubuntu - Toolinux (FR)
  • Revue de presse des tests publiés sur le Web (Dell XPS 13 9350 2016) - Laptop Spirit (FR)
  • Dell XPS 13 developer edition - Planète Linux (FR)

Dell XPS 13 developer edition (9350) -- European launch -- March, 2016

  • Dell launches the latest version of its Ubuntu powered developer edition XPS 13 - Distributique (France)
  • Dell launches Ubuntu powered professional range of product - Silicon (France)
  • Dell launches its new Linux powered developer edition XPS 13 - Ere Numérique (France)
  • Dell renews its Linux running range of laptops - Cnet France (France)
  • Dell extends it Ubuntu powered range of laptops - Comptoir Hardware (France)
  • Thunderbolt 3 makes an entrance on the Dell DE XPS 13 - Le Monde Informatique (France)
  • Dell launches powerful computer under Linux - Journal du Geek (France)
  • Dell laptops with Ubuntu - Toolinux (France)
  • Dell XPS 13: New Ubuntu-based Developer Edition now available (Update) - Notebookcheck (Germany)
  • Current XPS 13 available with Ubuntu - Golem (Germany)
  • Dell with new XPS 13 Developer Edition - Tom’s Hardware (Germany)
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - ComputerBase (Germany)
  • Dell XPS 13 now also available with Ubuntu - Hardwareluxx (Germany)
  • Dell XPS 13: New generation of Developer Edition available in Germany - HardwareInside (Germany)
  • Dell XPS 13: A new generation of Developer Edition devices now available in Germany - ITIKO (Germany)

Dell XPS 13 developer edition (9350) -- US launch and Ubuntu-based Precision line worldwide launch -- March, 2016

  • PODCAST: Dell has launched it’s 5th generation Project Sputnik laptops running Ubuntu (starts at 10:23)- Ubuntu Podcast!
  • PODCAST: Launch of XPS 13 developer edition and Ubuntu-base Precision workstations (starts at 19:15) - Linux Unplugged
  • Project Sputnik aims to woo Mac and Windows users to Linux - TechRepublic
  • Linux? Dude, you're getting a Dell - Dell's line of "Project Sputnik" laptops with Ubuntu Linux have secured a cult following - InfoWorld
  • Here's a look Inside Dell's strategy for Linux PCs - Dell wants more Mac and Windows users to move to Linux with its Project Sputnik effort. – PCWorld
  • Dell launches XPS 13 developer edition; packs Skylake i7 processor and Ubuntu 14.04 – International Business Times
  • Dell brings Linux to its latest XPS 13 laptop - Engadget
  • Skylake-based Dell XPS 13 with Linux arrives in the US - PCWorld
  • Dell’s new XPS 13 Precision laptops ship with Linux instead of Windows – Digital Trends
  • Dell’s Skylake XPS 13, Precision workstations now come with Ubuntu preinstalled – Ars Technica
  • Dell Brings Ubuntu Linux 14.04 To XPS 13 Developer Edition Laptop – Hot Hardware
  • Dell releases new Linux-powered laptops, including XPS 13 - SlashGear
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Laptop With Ubuntu Launched - NDTV
  • Dell's Ubuntu-powered Precision Sputnik now available worldwide - TheRegister
  • Dell Now Ships XPS 13 Developer Edition With Ubuntu 14.04 LTS – Tech Times
  • Dell is now offering its XPS 13 and Precision laptops with Ubuntu pre-installed - Neowin
  • Dell updates the XPS 13 Developer Edition Ubuntu laptop – NotebookCheck
  • Dell now sells XPS 13, Precision notebooks with Linux pre-installed - TechnoBuffalo
  • Microsoft slashes 31.4% off Dell’s XPS 13 laptop to celebrate Pi Day - TechnoBuffalo
  • Dell releases new XPS 13 Developer Edition, launches Linux-based Precision laptops worldwide - BetaNews
  • Ubuntu versions of Dell XPS 13, Precision laptops now available - Liliputing
  • Dell XPS 13 Precision Laptops Running Ubuntu Now Available – Geeky Gadgets
  • Dell's Precision Mobile Workstation Series Now Shipping with Ubuntu Preinstalled - Softpedia
  • Dell XPS 13 To Give Apple, Microsoft A Run For Their Money? - BitBag
  • PROJECT SPUTNIK: DELL ‘XPS 13’ DEVELOPER EDITION LAPTOPS POWERED WITH LINUX, USER REVIEWS AND RATINGS - MicroCapMagazine
  • New XPS 13 Linux-based developer laptops presented by Dell - PulseHeadlines
  • Dell Introduces New XPS 13 Developer Edition Ubuntu Laptop, Launches Precision Lineup Globally – NextPowerUp
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition With Skylake Now On Sale; Linux-Based Monster Arrives In U.S. - HNGN
  • Dell Laptops News & Updates: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Launched With Linux Operating System – Parent Herald
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition with Linux rolls out in US – Modern Readers
  • Dell XPS 13 now 25% off amid Linux version rollout in US – Modern Readers
  • Dell’s New XPS 13, Precision Laptops are Linux-based Instead of Windows - Mobipicker
  • Dell Offers Ubuntu Laptops - MustTechNews
  • Dell's Precision Mobile Workstation Series Now Shipping with Ubuntu Preinstalled - LinuxToday
  • Linux mobil: Dell bietet weltweit Precision-Laptops mit Ubuntu an – Heise online
  • Dell lance des ordinateurs puissants équipés Linux – Journaldugeek
  • Berbasis Skylake Dell XPS 13 dengan Linux tiba di AS - Ashora
  • Série Precision Mobile Workstation da Dell agora com Ubuntu pré-instalado de fábrica - SempraUpdate

Dell Precision M3800 developer edition - Launch -- Feb, 2015

  • Review: Dell's Ubuntu-powered M3800 Mobile Workstation is a desktop destroyer - Network World
  • Product Review:  Dell’s Linux PC sequel still “just works”—but it adds 4K screen and rough edges - Ars Technica
  • Dell updates Linux-powered Developer Edition portables with M3800 monster - Ars Technica
  • Dell offers new Ubuntu Linux workstation laptop - ZDNet
  • Dell Unveils New High-End Ubuntu Linux Laptop - The Var Guy
  • Want a Dell XPS 13 or M3800 for less? Go for the Ubuntu edition - Digital Trends
  • Dell to offer Ubuntu Linux for XPS 13 and Precision M3800 laptops - Liliputing
  • Dell's line of Linux laptops expands to include new MacBook Pro competitor – PC World
  • Dell Precision M3800 – A Laptop for Linux Lovers and Developers – The Fuse Joplin
  • Dell to offer Ubuntu on Broadwell-powered XPS 13 – Tech Spot
  • Dell XPS 13 and Precision M3800 to offer Ubuntu Linux OS – Loopy Gadgets
  • Dell launches new Ubuntu workstation laptop Precision M3800 – The American Bazaar
  • Dell Offers Another New Ubuntu Laptop (Precision M3800) – LME Linu
  • Dell launches new Ubuntu workstation laptop Precision M3800 – West Texas News
  • Dell offers New Ubuntu Linux Workstation Laptop – IT Voice
  • Dell Announces Its M3800 Developer Edition Loaded with Ubuntu – Parts-People
  • Dell unveils Ubuntu-powered Precision M3800 Developer Edition 'beast' – The Inquirer
  • Dell Continues Shipping Fresh Linux Laptops - Slashdot
  • Ubuntu 14.04, Highly Recommended by the Engineers of Dell - Gadget Gestures
  • Dell's line of Linux laptops expands to include new MacBook Pro competitor - PC Advisor (UK)
  • Dell updates Linux-powered Developer Edition portables with M3800 monster - Cardiff Computer Rescue (UK)
  • Dell renews its Ubuntu laptop range with the Precision M3800 - La Mirada del Replicante (Spain)
  • 4K, Thunderbolt 2 and Ubuntu for the new Dell Precision M3800 - Cnet (France)
  • Dell launches 15-inch laptop Precision M3800 as developer edition with Ubuntu – linuxundich (Germany)
  • Dell: new workstation M3800 with pre-installed Ubuntu 14.04 . TweakPC.de (Germany)
  • Precision M3800: Dell presents workstation with Ubuntu 14.04 – Silicon.de (Germany)
  • Dell offers mobile workstation M3800 with Ubuntu 14.04. – ZDNet.de (Germany)
  • Dell Precision M3800, 4k laptop with Ubuntu - Muy Linux (Spain)
  • Dell Precision M3800, 4K and Ubuntu for creative professionals and directors – Socialmediamanager (syndicated) (Italy)
  • Dell Precision M3800, 4K and Ubuntu for creative professionals and directors – Dday (Italy)
  • A laptop for linux developers from Dell – Elektroniikkauutiset (Finland)
  • Precision M3800 Ubuntu - ZDNet.ja (Japan)
  • Dell Precision M3800, workstation móvil 4K con Linux - Omicrono (Spain)
  • Dell lanza el Precision M3800 - boliviasiglo21 (Spain)
  • Dell Precision M3800 Mobile Workstation gains 4K, Thunderbolt 2 and Ubuntu Linux options – Beta News
  • Dell Precision M3800 Develop Edition Ubuntu Laptop - Ubergizmo
  • Should you use Windows 10 or Ubuntu? - IT World
  • Dell Precision M3800 Mobile Workstation gains 4K, Thunderbolt 2 and Ubuntu Linux options - Demanjo
  • Dell updates Linux-powered Developer Edition portables with M3800 monster - Cardiff Computer Rescue
  • Dell Precision M3800, the 4k mobile workstation with Linux – Muy Computer (Spain)
  • Dell announces workstation laptop with UHD screen and Ubuntu 14.04 as functions – Tweakers (Netherlands)
  • Dell announces workstation laptop with UHD screen and Ubuntu 14.04 as functions – Tweakers (Netherlands)
  • Dell Precision M3800, the 4k mobile workstation with Linux – Muy Computer (Spain) 

Sputnik 4 (Broadwell-based XPS-13 developer edition)

  • CES 2015: Dell refreshes high-end XPS business laptop line - ZDNet

Press/Blogger Coverage

XPS 15

Sputnik 3 (Haswell-based XPS-13 developer edition) Reviews

Sputnik 3  Launch - November 2013

  • Dell’s Sputnik 3 might be the best Linux laptop yet - Geek.com
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition ultrabook with Ubuntu gets Haswell, touchscreen - Liliputing
  • The Dell ‘Sputnik 3’ is a 13.3 touchscreen Ubuntu laptop- Gearburn
  • Dell refreshes XPS 13 Developer Edition as Sputnik 3, dumps Ubuntu on Precision M3800 - TechShout
  • Dell, Ubuntu Linux OS, Haswell processor, touchscreen unite in Sputnik 3 laptop - Slash Gear
  • Dell Expands Project Sputnik, Open Source Linux Laptop - The VAR Guy
  • Dell’s Sputnik 3 touchscreen laptop has Ubuntu Linux, Intel’s Haswell - PC World
  • Dell orbits Linux a third time with revamped Sputnik notebooks - The Register
  • Dell Reaffirms Commitment to Project Sputnik Launches a New Ubuntu Laptop for Developers - Maximum PC
  • Dell spiffs up Project Sputnik laptop for open-source devs - GigaOM
  • Ubuntu on the Precision M3800 - Dell Tech Center Blogs
  • Dell aims for cloudy orbit with Sputnik Ubuntu developer project – The Register
  • Review – Sputnik2 -  Professional OpenStack

Sputnik 2 Post-launch News and Reviews

  • Video: Shuttleworth raves about Dell XPS 13 developer edition - Barton's Blog
  • Review: Dell XPS 13 FHD Developer Edition - GoSaBe
  • Review:  Laptop Week Review: The Dell XPS 13 Developers Edition With Ubuntu - TechCrunch
  • Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition review - Linux laptop an Ultrabook in all but name - PC Advisor
  • Review: Dell's Linux laptop has good hardware, decent toolkit - PC World
  • Review: It just works: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Linux Ultrabook review - Ars Technica
  • Review: Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu Edition – first impressions - Seravo
  • Sputnik Laptop and Why Dell Supports OpenStack - SiliconANGLE
  • Review: Shaky liftoff for Sputnik: Dell's Linux lappie runs its own cloud, ish - The Register
  • Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition: windows-free --  Webnews (Italian)
  • Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition con Ubuntu – prova su strada - HTML.it (Italian)
  • Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition con Ubuntu: recensione - OneOpenSource (Italian) 
  • Review:Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook im Test -  Heise Open Source (German)
  • Review:Putting Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook to the test -- The H Online

Sputnik 2 Product Launch, Europe availability - February 2013

  • Dell’s thin, high-res XPS 13 laptop does Linux - CNET
  • Dell's 'Sputnik' Ubuntu Linux laptop gets a key upgrade - PCWorld
  • Dell upgrades its developer edition Ubuntu Linux laptop - ZDNet
  • Dell’s Linux Ultrabook gets more pixels, European availability - Ars Technica
  • Sputnik 2 is here: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition goes 1080p and lands in Europe - Barton's Blog
  • Dell bringing improved Sputnik to Europe - The H
  • Dell Expands Ubuntu Developer Laptop to Europe - The VAR Guy
  • Dell’s Ubuntu based Developer laptop just got better - Canonical Blog
  • Dell Puts Out Updated Ubuntu Linux Laptop - Phoronix
  • Dell's Ubuntu dev laptop gets much-needed display boost – The Register (UK)
  • Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook lands in UK – PC Pro (UK)
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Notebook updated – pro-linux.de (Germany)
  • Dell’s Ubuntu-Ultrabook available shortly – Heise Open (Germany)
  • Full high definition and Ubuntu preinstalled: Dell has updated Developer Notebook XPS 13 – BITblokes (Germany)
  • The Ubuntu Dell Ultrabook available in France – Journal Du Net (France)
  • The Ubuntu Dell XPS goes Full HD and lands in Europe – PC Impact (France)
  • The Dell XPS 13 running Ubuntu is available in Europe – Macg (France)
  • The XPS Dell Ubuntu Developer Edition arrives in Europe  – PC Info Pratique (France)
  • Sputnik 2: the Ubuntu Ultrabook from Dell (+ pictures) – Webwereld (Netherlands)
  • Dell brings Ultrabook with Ubuntu and Full HD screen to the Netherlands – Tweakers (Netherlands)
  • Dell issues XPS with Ubuntu in the Netherlands – BN De Stem (Netherlands)
  • Dell introduces XPS with Ubuntu in the Netherlands – PZC (Netherlands)
  • Dell issues ultrabook with Ubuntu and Full HD display in the Netherlands – Linux Magazine (Netherlands)
  • Dell brings XPS met Ubuntu to the Netherlands – Dutch IT-channel (Netherlands)
  • Dell brings Linux Ultrabook to the Netherlands – NUjij (Netherlands)
  • Dell pre-install Ubuntu in Sweden – Computer Sweden (Sweden)
  • Sputnik has landed – Linux-Community (Germany)
  • Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook on the market – Linux Magazin Online (Germany)
  • Dells Ubuntu Ultrabook on the market – admin-magazin.de (Germany)
  • Review Open-Source and Linux: Dell updates the Ubuntu-driven XPS 13 – Computerwoche (Germany)
  • Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available - Heise Open (Germany)
  • Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available - c’t (Germany)
  • Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition - DellManiac (Germany)
  • Dell Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available in Germany - Dimido (Germany)
  • Dell updates its notebook with Ubuntu – Oneopensource (Italy)
  • Dell arrives in Italy with Sputnik project – Oneopensource (Italy)
  • Dell XPS 13 “Developer Edition” in Italy – Notebookitalia (Italy)
  • XPS 13 for developers in Italy with Ubuntu – Tom’s hardware (Italy)
  • Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu becomes Full HD – Netbooknews (Italy)
  • Dell updates the XPS 13 “developer edition” – HWJournal (Italy)
  • Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook with Ubuntu available in Italy – Pianetatech (Italy)
  • Dell Ultrabook with Ubuntu available in Italy - Webnews (Italy)
  • Dell Sputnik now being sold in Europe – H-Online (UK – updated with pricing)

Product Launch - November 2012

  • Dell launches Sputnik Linux Ultrabook – The Register
  • Dell releases powerful, well-supported Linux Ultrabook – Ars Technica
  • Dell ships lightweight XPS 13 laptop with Ubuntu Linux – IDG
  • Dell XPS 13 laptop: The Ubuntu developer edition arrives – ZDNet
  • Dell’s ‘Sputnik’ Ubuntu Linux ultrabook: First in a new line? – PC World
  • Dell launches Ubuntu-powered Sputnik for developers – The H-Online
  • Dell’s Ubuntu Ultrabook goes on sale in the US – PC Pro
  • Dell Ships High-End Ubuntu Laptop for Cloud Developers  – The Var Guy
  • Dell Unveils Powerful Linux Ultrabook for $1,449 – Mobile Magazine
  • Dell Launches XPS 13 Ultrabook Developed Edition, Comes With Ubuntu Linux – StudentNews.ie
  • Dell’s $1,549 Ubuntu-based XPS 13 goes on sale, $50 more than Windows variant (update: $100 price drop)– Engadget
  • Dell is selling a nicely configured version of its XPS 13 ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux – CNET
  • Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook With Linux Ubuntu Almost Ready For Launch – iTech Post

Project Sputnik to become a product - July 2012

  • Project Sputnik–A Beachhead to Dell’s Brave new World - Diversity Limited
  • Dell's Sputnik - Git what you want -- O'Reilly Radar
  • Slideshow: Linux, Open Source & Ubuntu: OSCON 2012: The Open-Source Creative Engine Drives the Economy – eWeek
  • Dell announces Ubuntu developer laptop – ITWeb
  • Dell Launching Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop After Successful Pilot Program Dubbed ‘Project Sputnik’ – International Digital Times
  • Dell set to launch their Ubuntu developer laptop, Sputnik, later this year – TweakTown
  • Dell’s Sputnik project is a go – Technoholik
  • Dell expands open source initiatives – ITWeb
  • Linux fans rejoice: Dell XPS 13 will come with Ubuntu – BetaNews
  • Dell Takes Another Crack at Linux Boxes with Project Sputnik, Launching This Fall – HotHardware
  • Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook For Developers Will Launch In 2012 – The Droid Guy
  • Dell launching Sputnik, the Ubuntu developer laptop, this year – Ars Technica
  • Dell to launch Ubuntu-based XPS 13 laptop this fall – Hardware.Info (UK)
  • Open-Source Goes Ultraportable With Dell Pre-Installed Ubuntu XPS 13 Offering – Mobile Magazine
  • Dell to ship XPS 13 with Ubuntu Linux in some areas, Precise Pangolin goes ultraportable – Engadget
  • Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux Installed Launches This Fall – Geeky Gadgets
  • Linux comes to ultrabooks: Dell to preload OS on XPS 13 – CNET
  • Dell to launch Linux ultrabook in Fall – Fierce CIO
  • 4 Ways Dell Is Becoming An Open Source Company – TechCrunch
  • Shuttleworth talks up Ubuntu 12.10, growing acceptance of Linux on desktop and Ubuntu Unity – ZDNET
  • Dell’s Developer Laptop – i-Programmer
  • Dell announces expansion of three open source initiatives – eChannelLine
  • Dell’s Development Computer, Project Sputnik, Coming this Fall – LAPTOP Magazine
  • Dell Opens Up To Open Source Again – RedOrbit
  • As Windows 8 looms, Dell readies Ubuntu laptop for fall release – ExtremeTech
  • Dell adds to OpenStack and creates cloud notebook – DatacenterDynamics
  • Dell’s Project Sputnik is go for launch – Bit-tech.net
  • Dell Solidifies Commitment to Open Source, Developers at OSCON – eWeek
  • Dell Linux-Based Laptop Goes On Sale This Fall – The Inquisitr
  • Dell Expands OpenStack Cloud Efforts, and Other Open Source Programs – OStatic
  • The Ultrabooks Dell Ubuntu developers arrive later this year – Xataka (Spain)
  • Dell ready to sell laptops with Ubuntu – hwjournal.net (Italy)
  • Dell puts Linux ultrabook – PuntoInformatico (Italy)
  • Dell brings XPS 13 laptop from Ubuntu – Hardware.info (Dutch)
  • Dell’s New Ubuntu Linux Laptop Is Coming This Fall– PC World
  • A first look at Dell’s “Sputnik” Ubuntu Linux developer laptop – ZDNet
  • A first look at Ubuntu 12.04 (Photo Gallery) – ZDNet
  • Dell Gives Linux Laptops Another Chance – TechCrunch
  • Dell launching Project Sputnik developer laptops in fall – Ubergizmo
  • Dell to release Project Sputnik developer laptop this fall – The Verge
  • Dell to launch Project Sputnik developer laptops this fall – SlashGear
  • Pentaho, Datameer Join Dell’s Project Sputnik – The VAR Guy
  • Dell to offer Ubuntu XPS 13 laptops this Autumn – Inquirer
  • Dell introduced based on OpenStack cloud solutions – Servers.PCOnline (China)
  • Dell’s to sell Ubuntu ultrabooks this fall, Project Sputnik graduates from beta – Liliputing
  • New Ubuntu Laptop, from Dell, to Head for Developers – OStatic
  • Dell confirms Linux laptop and expands OpenStack cloud solutions – V3.co.uk
  • Dell’s Ubuntu Ultrabook arrives this autumn – PC Pro
  • Dell readies Linux Ultrabook for autumn release – Reg Hardware
  • Coming: Dell Ultrabook with Ubuntu 12.04 for Developers – The H
  • Dell Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop Launches this Fall: Project Sputnik FTW – Mobile & Apps
  • Project Sputnik Versus Microsoft – PC Magazine
  • Dell’s Ubuntu Laptop Program Enters Beta, ‘Blows Away’ Expectations – PC World
  • Dell’s Project Sputnik Set To Build The Ultimate Developer Laptop – Crazy Engineers
  • Dell release a Linux laptop in autumn‎ – TICbeat (Spain)
  • Project Sputnik: The Ubuntu laptop from Dell in approach – Blogeee.net, CNET (France)
  • Project Sputnik: the laptop to cloud developers – Tom’s Hardware (France)
  • Dell puts a foot in the Linux market – Mac Generation (France)
  • Soon an XPS 13 from Dell with Ubuntu 4.12 – Revioo.com (France)
  • Sputnik is concretely: Dell Ultra with Ubuntu Book 12:04 in Autumn – Pro-Linux (Germany)
  • Officially launched the project “Sputnik” notebook PC development to developers only with Dell, the Ubuntu – SourceForge.JP Magazine (Japan)
  • Dell XPS 13 starts this autumn sale with Ubuntu – Tweakers.net (Netherlands)
  • New Linux PC from Dell – Computerworld (Norway)
  • Dell materializes its Linux project – Silicon News (Spain)
  • Dell is preparing a new laptop with GNU / Linux – Somos Libres (Peru)
  • Dell will begin selling computers with Linux preinstalled at the factory – FayerWayer (Spanish)
  • Laptop Dell Launches Special Project Developer Sputnik This September – Chip Online Portal (Indonesia)
  • Dell returns to the market for Linux-Laptop– CyberSecurity (Russia)
  • Dell offers Linux-laptops a second chance – DailyComm (Russia)
  • Dell revives project for Linux laptops – Tech News (Bulgaria)
  • Dell Returned to the Market for Linux Laptops – siteua.org (Russia)
  • 4 Intriguing Desktop Linux Options Coming Soon to Retail Stores – Linux.com

Initial project announcement - May 2012

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Dell CCC Solutions for Citrix

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Dell CCC Solutions for Citrix

XenDesktop, Test Results, vdi, PAAC, CCC, Citrix

Dell Cloud Client-Computing (CCC) has tested and validated end-to-end client virtualization solutions on Dell EMC infrastructure optimized for running Citrix XenDesktop and Citrix XenApp. They allow you to deliver Windows, Linux, web applications or full virtual desktops to workers on any device, anywhere. Some of these solutions can support different hypervisors, such as Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV and VMware ESXi. Dell recommends select thin clients supporting Citrix HDX and HDX 3D Pro display protocols, ideal for high-end graphics and a rich end user experience.

 

Access the Reference Architectures (RA):

 

Dell EMC VxRail with Citrix XenDesktop RA   [direct PDF]

True HCI VDI appliance powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on pre-built VxRail platforms and EMC software. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for a turn-key VDI appliance bringing ease of implementation and management, and including built-in deduplication, HA and disaster recovery.

 

Dell VMware vSAN Ready Nodes for Citrix XenDesktop 13G RA  [direct PDF]

HCI VDI solution powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on a variety of tested Dell EMC 13G server platforms, for you to build. It offers a high level of hardware flexibility, including the use of GPUs. Ideal for all organizations with some VDI expertise.

 

Dell VMware vSAN Ready Nodes for Citrix XenDesktop 14G RA  [direct PDF]

HCI VDI solution powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on a variety of tested Dell EMC 14G server platforms, for you to build. It offers a high level of hardware flexibility, including the use of GPUs. Ideal for all organizations with some VDI expertise.

 

Dell EMC XC Series Hyper-Converged Appliance for Citrix XenDesktop (with Nutanix) RA 13G   [direct PDF]

HCI VDI solution powered by Nutanix on a variety of Dell EMC server platforms. It offers a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, AHV) and certified GPUs. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for ease of implementation and management. A particular version, the Dell XC Xpress, has been optimized for SMB organizations wanting to virtualize 100-350 seats with 3 or 4 nodes.

 

Dell EMC ReadySystemforVDIon XC Series Hyper-ConvergedAppliance-14GReferenceArchitecture for CitrixXenDesktop(withNutanix)RA14G   [direct PDF]

HCI VDI solution powered by Nutanix on Dell EMC 14G server platforms. It offers a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, AHV) and certified GPUs. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for ease of implementation and management.

 

Dell Wyse Datacenter for Citrix XenDesktop 13G RA   [direct PDF]

This RA is the recipe book for you to build a custom, flexible, on-premise VDI environment using XenDesktop/XenApp, with a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, XenServer). Based on Dell EMC PowerEdge 13G servers, this solution allows you to use your existing networking and SAN infrastructure, or to use the Dell EMC ones recommended in the RA.

 

Dell Wyse Datacenter for Citrix XenDesktop 14G RA   [direct PDF]

This RA is the recipe book for you to build a custom, flexible, on-premise VDI environment using XenDesktop/XenApp, with a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, XenServer). Based on Dell EMC PowerEdge 14G servers, this solution allows you to use your existing networking and SAN infrastructure, or to use the Dell EMC ones recommended in the RA. The RA also supports high availability (HA), high-end graphics using Nvidia GRID GPUs, and recommends a series of compatible thin clients for an end-to-end solution.

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Dell Client Command Suite Webcast

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Dell Client Command Suite Webcast

Join our weekly webcast to discuss the Dell Client Command Suite and other systems management topics of interest to Dell customers.  

When: Thursdays at 10am US Central Time (see schedule below for details) Download a calendar invite (.ics) here

Where: http://delltechcenter.adobeconnect.com/command/

Upcoming Webcast Topics

DateTopic
January25th,2018WarrantyTool-usagescenarios
February 1st, 2018Overview and Open Discussion

Previously Recorded Webcasts

DateTopic (Click the link below to view the recording)

January25th,2018

WarrantyTool-UsageScenarios

January 18th, 2018

Options for Installing Dell Updates

January 4th, 2018

Overview and Open Discussion

December 14th, 2017

Dell Client Command Suite Overview

November 9th, 2017

Dell Client Command Suite Overview

October 26th, 2017

Remote vPro Provisioning with Dell Command | Integration Suite for System Center - 5.0

October 12th, 2017

Open Discussion
October 5th, 2017Dell Client Command Suite Overview
September 21st, 2017BIOS Configuration Strategies
September 7th, 2017Dell Client Command Suite Overview
Aug 31st, 2017Dell Updates with SCUP 2017 Preview
Aug 17th, 2017Troubleshooting the Command Suite tools
Aug 10th, 2017Explore new versions of Dell Command | Configure, Dell Command | Monitor, Dell Command | PowerShell Provider
Aug 3rd, 2017Dell Client Command Suite Overview
July 27th, 2017Management for Windows 10
July 6th, 2017Dell Client Command Suite Overview
April 6th, 2017Dell Client Command Suite Overview
March 16th, 2017Dell Docking Solution - Update options
March 9th, 2017Dell Client Command Suite Overview
February 23rd, 2017Open Discussion
February 16th, 2017Driver Management Strategies
February 2nd, 2017Dell Client Command Suite Overview
January 12th, 2017Managing UEFI settings for Windows 10
January 5th, 2017Command Suite Overview
December 8th, 2016OS Deployment Basics
December 1st, 2016Command Suite Overview
November 17th, 2016Installation Demo - Part 2
November 10th, 2016Installation Demo - SCCM integration
November 3rd, 2016Command Suite Overview
October 27th, 2016BIOS Configuration Deep Dive
October 20th, 2016Command Suite Overview
October 13th, 2016vPro Discussion
September 29th, 2016Open Discussion
September 22nd, 2016Dell Client Command Suite Overview and Demo
September 15th, 2016Dell Command | Update and Dell Command | Power Manager - Deep Dive
September 8th, 2016Dell Client Command Suite Demo
September 1st, 2016Dell Client Command Suite Demo and Discussion
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Dell Command | Deploy - Driver Packs for Enterprise Client OS Deployment

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Dell Command | Deploy - Driver Packs for Enterprise Client OS Deployment

Windows 10, Dell Command, windows 7, Precision, driver, deploy, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, latitude, Deployment, optiplex, cabs, sccm

Below you will find Driver CABs for Dell Enterprise class systems (Latitude, Optiplex, Precision) to be used to simplify OS deployments on those systems with deployment tools like Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr/SCCM) or Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT).

System CABs for Venue, XPS, Latitude, Optiplex, and Precision Workstations - are designed for deployment to a single model and are developed and supported by Dell

WinPE CABs are designed to provide required drivers for WinPE to boot a Dell Latitude, Optiplex, or Precision Workstation for the purpose of OS Deployment.

Family Driver Packs are designed for deployment to multiple models and are developed and supported by the Dell Configuration Services.

The links below will provide additional details on the CABs and a link to download.

If you are new to Dell Driver CABs, please check out the .CAB File Documentation and Walk-Throughs or the Win 7 Deployment video

You can also access the System CABs from http://support.dell.com -- Select Drivers & Downloads, and enter the system model. You will find the supported driver .cab file in the "Systems Management" section under "Driver Pack".

Automate your driver management by leveraging the Driver Pack Catalog.

Driver CAB's are grouped by product family and are listed with the most recent products at the top.

The Driver CABs are updated based on a release schedule which updates newer systems more frequently.  New CAB download pages will include Delta Reports on what has changed in the CAB.

If you still have questions, check out the Deployment FAQ page or our discussion forums.

NOTE: Windows 8 CABs for older systems will be reviewed periodically to see if there are new drivers required.  It is currently expected that Windows 8 will contain the drivers required for those systems.

WinPE - CAB Availability (follow the links for CAB details and to download)

WinPE versionCurrent CAB
WinPE 10A07 (01/09/2018)
WinPE 5.xA10 (11/28/2017)
WinPE 4.x A06 (06/02/2015)
WinPE 3.xA22 (11/28/2017)
WinPE 2.xA00 (05/26/2009)

XPS Systems - CAB Availability (follow the links for CAB details and to download)

SystemWindows 10 System CABWindows 8.1 System CABWindows 8 System CABWindows 7 System CAB
XPS 11 (9P33)A00 (08/19/2015)A00 (11/14/2013)
XPS 12 (9250)A10 (11/14/2017)
XPS 12 (9Q33)

A01 (02/09/2016)

A00 (10/23/2013)A00 (07/19/2013)
XPS 12 (L221x and 9Q23)A01 (03/38/2016)A01 (12/10/2012)
XPS 13 (9370)A00 (01/10/2018)
XPS 13 (9365)A06 (01/09/2018)
XPS 13 (9360)A07 (01/09/2018)
XPS 13 (9350)A10 (01/09/2018)A04 (07/26/2016)A09 (01/09/2018)
XPS 13 (9343)A04 (05/09/2017)A04 (02/09/2016)A05 (11/08/2016)
XPS 13 (9333)A01 (03/08/2016)A00 (11/22/2013)A00 (11/22/2013)
XPS 13 (L321x and L322x)A01 (03/08/2016)A02 (07/31/2013)A04 (08/29/2013)
XPS 14 (L421x)A01 (03/08/2016)A01 (02/25/2013)A01 (02/25/2013)
XPS 15 (9560)A06 (01/09/2018)
XPS 15 (9550)A11 (11/14/2017)A06 (09/13/2016)
XPS 15 (9530)A01 (01/12/2016)A00 (10/23/2013)
XPS 15 (L521x)A01 (03/08/2016)A01 (02/25/2013)A03 (02/25/2013)

Internet Of Things - CAB Availability (follow the links for CAB details and to download)

SystemWindows 10 System CABWindows 7 System CAB
Embedded Box PC 3000A01 (01/09/2018)A06 (01/09/2018)
Embedded Box PC 5000A02 (01/09/2018)A06 (01/09/2018)

Venue Systems - CAB Availability (follow the links for CAB details and to download)

NOTE: Detail on deploying Venue tablets can be found HERE

SystemWindows 10 System CABWindows 8.1 System CAB
Venue 11 Pro (7140)A05 (04/11/2017)A03 (01/12/2016)
Venue 11 Pro (7130 MS/ 7130 vPro/7139 vPro)A03 (11/08/2016)A07 (02/09/2016)
Venue 11 Pro (5130)A02 (06/14/2016)A08 (02/09/2016)
Venue 10 Pro (5056)A09 (11/14/2017)A03 (06/14/2016)
Venue 8 Pro (5855)A08 (08/08/2017)A03 (06/14/2016)
Venue 8 Pro (5830)A02 (06/14/2016)A07 (02/09/2016)

Latitude Systems - CAB Availability (follow the links for CAB details and to download)

SystemWindows 10 System CABWindows 8.1 System CABWindows 8 System CABWindows 7 System CABVista System CABXP System CAB
33902in1A00(01/18/2018)
3490A00(01/18/2018)
3590A00(01/18/2018)
5290A00 (01/10/2018)
5290 2 in 1A00 (01/10/2018)
5490A00 (01/10/2018)
5590A00 (01/10/2018)
7290A00 (01/10/2018)
7390A00 (01/10/2018)
7390 2 in 1A00 (01/10/2018)
7490A00 (01/10/2018)
7212A02 (01/09/2018)A02 (01/09/2018)
7380A02 (12/12/2017)A02 (12/12/2017)A02 (12/12/2017)
7389A02 (12/12/2017)
7285A03 (01/09/2018)
3180A05 (01/09/2018)
3189A05 (01/09/2018)
3380A05 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)
3480A05 (01/09/2018)A03 (01/09/2018)A05 (01/09/2018)
3580A05 (01/09/2018)A03 (01/09/2018)A05 (01/09/2018)
5280A05 (01/09/2018)
5285A05 (01/09/2018)
5289A04 (01/09/2018)
5480A05 (12/12/2017)A02 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)
5580A05 (12/12/2017)A02 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)
7280A05 (12/12/2017)A01 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)
7480A05 (12/12/2017)A01 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)
5414A06 (11/14/2017)A02 (08/08/2017)A06 (11/14/2017)
7214A05 (11/14/2017)A02 (08/08/2017)A05 (11/14/2017
7414A06 (11/14/2017)A02 (08/08/2017)A06 (11/14/2017)
3379

A04  (01/09/2018)

3460A09 (01/09/2018)A02 (08/09/2016)A08 (01/09/2018)
3560A09 (01/09/2018)A02 (08/09/2016)A08 (01/09/2018)
3470A09 (01/09/2018)A02 (08/09/2016)A08 (01/09/2018)
3570A09 (01/09/2018)A02 (08/09/2016)
A08 (01/09/2018)
5175A06 (08/08/2017)A02 (06/14/2016)
5179A07 (11/14/2017)A02 (06/14/2016)
7275A09 (01/09/2018)A03 (07/26/2016)
7370A11 (01/09/2018)A05 (09/13/2016)A09 (01/09/2018)
E5270A08 (11/14/2017)A02 (08/09/2016)A07 (11/14/2017)
E5470A10 (01/09/2018)A03 (08/09/2016)A08 (01/09/2018)
E5570A14 (01/09/2018)A06 (10/11/2016)A12 (01/09/2018)
E7270A08 (12/12/2017)A02 (08/09/2016)A07 (12/12/2017)
E7470A08 (12/12/2017)A02 (08/09/2016)A07 (12/12/2017)
3350A09 (01/09/2018)A02 (09/13/2016)A08 (01/09/2018)
7202A05 (11/14/2017)A01 (02/09/2016)A07 (11/14/2017)
3160A05 (05/09/2017)A02 (02/09/2016)A07 (11/14/2017)
3150A04 (05/09/2017)A03 (02/09/2016)A08 (05/09/2017)
E7250/7250A06 (11/14/2017)A04 (01/12/2016)A09 (11/14/2017)
E7450/7450A06 (11/14/2017)A05 (01/12/2016)A10 (11/14/2017)
7350A06 (11/14/2017)A07 (05/09/2017)
3450A06 (11/14/2017)A04 (01/12/2016)A08 (05/09/2017)
3550A06 (11/14/2017)A04 (01/12/2016)A08 (05/09/2017)
E5250/5250A07 (11/14/2017)A05 (01/12/2016)A10 (11/14/2017)
E5450/5450A07 (11/14/2017)A05 (01/12/2016)A10 (11/14/2017)
E5550/5550A07 (11/28/2017)A05 (01/12/2016)A10 (11/14/2017)
7204A04 (11/08/2016)A06 (03/08/2016)A07 (11/08/2016)
7404A04 (11/08/2016)A06 (03/08/2016)A07 (11/08/2016)
5404A05 (11/14/2017)A05 (01/12/2016)A09 (11/14/2017)
3340A04 (11/08/2016)A06 (02/09/2016) A08 (11/08/2016)
3440A02 (06/14/2016)A04 (04/14/2015)A03 (09/30/2014)A07 (04/14/2015)
3540A01 (01/12/2016)A06 (03/08/2016)A03 (09/30/2014)A10 (12/08/2015)
E5440A03 (01/10/2017)A07 (02/09/2016)A03 (09/30/2014)A11 (01/10/2017)
E5540A02 (06/14/2016)A07 (02/09/2016)A03 (09/30/2014)A10 (06/14/2016)
E6440A03 (11/08/2016)A07 (02/09/2016)N/AA12 (11/08/2016)
E6540A03 (11/08/2016)A07 (02/09/2016)N/AA13 (11/08/2016)
E7240A03 (01/10/2017)A06 (02/09/2016)A05 (09/30/2014)A12 (11/08/2016)
E7440A03 (01/10/2017)A06 (02/09/2016)A05 (09/30/2014)A11 (11/08/2016)
3330A03 (11/08/2016)A04 (02/09/2016)A04 (09/30/2014)A12 (11/08/2016)
10 TabletN/AA04 (05/12/2015)A06 (08/28/2014)
ST2E TabletN/AA02 (06/30/2014)A06 (01/24/2014)
6430UA01 (04/12/2016)A04 (04/10/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A12 (01/12/2016)N/AA04 (04/30/2014)
E5430A01 (04/12/2016)A03 (12/09/2014)A05 (12/09/2014)A12 (01/12/2016)N/AA06 (04/30/2014)
E5530A01 (04/12/2016)A03 (12/09/2014)A05 (12/09/2014)A12 (01/12/2016)N/AA06 (04/30/2014)
E6230A01 (04/12/2016)A03 (03/10/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A11 (01/12/2016)N/AA05 (04/30/2014)
E6330A01 (04/12/2016)A04 (03/10/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A11 (01/12/2016)N/AA05 (04/30/2014)

E6430

E6430 ATG

A01 (04/12/2016)A03 (03/10/2015)A06 (12/09/2014)A13 (01/12/2016)N/A

A05 (04/30/2014)

E6430SA01 (04/12/2016)A04 (03/10/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A11 (01/12/2016)N/AA05 (04/30/2014)
E6530A01 (04/12/2016)A04 (03/10/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A14 (01/12/2016)N/AA05 (04/30/2014)
 ST TabletN/AN/AN/AA05 (05/27/2013) N/A N/A
2120N/AN/AN/AA08 (06/17/2014)A01 (01/09/2011)A09 (06/17/2014)
E5420N/AN/AA03 (05/30/2014)A10 (11/30/2013)A00 (03/16/2011)A09 (05/30/2014)
E5520N/AN/AA03 (06/17/2014)A10 (11/30/2013)A00 (03/16/2011)A09 (06/17/2014)
E6220N/AN/AA03 (05/05/2014)A09 (11/30/2013)A00 (05/24/2011)A08 (11/30/2013)
E6320N/AN/AA03 (05/05/2014)A12 (05/30/2014)A00 (03/16/2011)A07 (05/30/2014)

E6420

E6420ATG

N/AN/AA03 (05/05/2014)A12 (05/30/2014)A01 (10/30/2013)A10 (05/30/2014)
E6420XFRN/AN/AA01 (09/26/2013)A00 (05/31/2011)A00 (05/31/2011)A00 (05/31/2011)
E6520N/AN/AA03 (05/05/2014)A11 (05/30/2014)A00 (03/16/2011)A11 (05/30/2014)
XT3A00 (07/30/2015)N/AN/AA09 (05/30/2014)N/AA08 (05/30/2014)
13N/AN/AN/AA08 (04/29/2013)N/AA07 (04/29/2013)
2110N/AN/AN/AA04 (04/25/2013)A00 (12/11/2009)A04 (04/25/2013)
E4310N/AN/AN/AA08 (04/29/2013)A01 (08/13/2010)A06 (04/29/2013)
E5410N/AN/AN/AA07 (04/29/2013)A00 (05/13/2010)A08 (04/29/2013)
E5510N/AN/AN/AA06 (04/29/2013)A00 (05/13/2010)A06 (04/29/2013)

E6410

E6410ATG

N/AN/AN/AA11 (04/25/2013)A03 (08/13/2010)A14 (10/30/2013)
E6510N/AN/AN/AA11 (04/25/2013)A03 (08/13/2010)A15 (04/25/2013)
2100N/AN/AN/AA00 (12/11/2009)A00 (12/11/2009)A00 (12/11/2009)
E4200N/AN/AN/AA03 (08/10/2012)A02 (09/04/2009)A03 (08/10/2012)
E4300N/AN/AN/AA05 (04/26/2013)A02 (09/04/2009)A05 (08/10/2012)
E5400N/AN/AN/AA04 (06/05/2012)A02 (09/04/2009)A05 (06/12/2012)
E5500N/AN/AN/AA02 (06/05/2012)A02 (09/04/2009)A06 (08/10/2012)
E6400 E6400ATGN/AN/AN/AA03 (07/16/2012)A02 (09/04/2009)A08 (10/30/2013)
E6500N/AN/AN/AA04 (06/05/2012)A02 (09/04/2009)A05 (06/05/2012)
XT2N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/03/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)
Z600N/AN/AN/AA00 (12/11/2009)A00 (12/11/2009)N/A

Optiplex Systems - CAB Availability (follow the links for CAB details and to download)

SystemWindows 10 System CABWindows 8.1 System CABWindows 8 System CABWindows 7 System CABVista System CABXP System CAB
5055A00 (01/10/2018)
3050A05 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)
5050A05 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)
7050A05 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)
3050 AIOA05 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)
5250 AIOA05 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)
7450 AIOA05 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)A05 (12/12/2017)
3046A06 (01/09/2018)A06 (01/09/2018)
3040A10 (01/09/2018)A02 (07/12/2016)A09 (01/09/2018)
3240 AIOA08 (01/09/2018)A02 (07/12/2016)A08 (01/09/2018)
7440 AIOA10 (01/09/2018)A03 (07/12/2016)A10 (01/09/2018)
7040A10 (01/09/2018)A03 (07/12/2016)A08 (01/09/2018)
5040A10 (01/09/2018)A03 (07/12/2016)A09 (01/09/2018)
9020MA03 (01/10/2017)A06 (03/08/2016)A08 (01/10/2017)
3020MA03 (01/10/2017)A05 (03/08/2016)A07 (01/10/2017)
3030 AIOA03 (01/10/2017)A07 (03/08/2016)A09 (01/10/2017)
9030 AIOA03 (01/10/2017)A05 (03/08/2016)A07 (01/10/2017)
7020A03 (01/10/2017)A05 (03/08/2016)A07 (01/10/2017)
3020A02 (07/26/2016)A04 (03/08/2016)A03 (11/11/2014)A08 (07/12/2016)
9020A04 (01/10/2017)A06 (03/08/2016)A05 (11/11/2014)A12 (01/10/2017)
9020 AIOA03 (01/10/2017)A06 (03/08/2016)A05 (11/11/2014)A11 (01/10/2017)
3011 AIOA01 (02/09/2016)A04 (04/14/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A06 (04/14/2015)
XE2A03 (01/10/2017)A05 (03/08/2016)A05 (11/11/2014)A10 (01/10/2017)
3010A01 (04/12/2016)A04 (04/14/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A11 (04/14/2015)N/AA05 (04/30/2014)
7010A01 (04/12/2016)A05 (04/14/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A09 (04/14/2015)N/AA05 (04/30/2014)
9010A02 (04/12/2016)A04 (04/14/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A11 (04/14/2015)N/AA05 (04/30/2014)
9010 All-in-OneA01 (04/12/2016)A04 (04/14/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A08 (04/14/2015)N/AA04 (05/15/2014)
390N/AN/AN/AA01 (11/12/2013)A00 (05/26/2011)A01 (11/22/2013)
790N/AN/AN/AA07 (06/26/2013)A00 (04/19/2011)A11 (06/17/2014)
990N/AN/AN/AA10 (06/17/2014)A00 (03/24/2011)A11 (06/17/2014)
380N/AN/AN/AA04 (04/25/2013)N/AA07 (04/25/2013)
580N/AN/AN/AA04 (10/17/2012)A01 (03/01/2010)A04 (10/17/2012)
780N/AN/AN/AA06 (04/25/2013)A00 (12/10/2009)A10 (04/25/2013)
980N/AN/AN/AA08 (04/25/2013)A01 (08/04/2010)A08 (04/25/2013)
XEN/AN/AN/AA00 (02/04/2010)A00 (02/04/2010)A00 (02/04/2010)
160N/AN/AN/AN/AA00 (02/24/2010)A00 (02/24/2010)
FX160N/AN/AN/AN/AA00 (02/24/2010)A00 (02/24/2010)
360N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/03/2009)A01 (09/04/2009)A01 (09/04/2009)
760N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/03/2009)A01 (09/04/2009)A01 (09/04/2009)
960N/AN/AN/AA05 (08/10/2012)A01 (09/04/2009)A06 (06/05/2012)

Precision Systems - CAB Availability (follow the links for CAB details and to download)

SystemWindows 10 System CABWindows 8.1 System CABWindows 8 System CABWindows 7 System CABVista System CABXP System CAB
5820 TowerA00 (10/04/2017)A00 (10/04/2017)
7820 TowerA01 (12/12/2017)A01 (12/12/2017)
7920 TowerA01 (12/12/2017)A01 (12/12/2017)
7920 RackA01 (12/12/2017)A01 (12/12/2017)
5720 AIOA04 (01/09/2018)A04 (01/09/2018)
3520A05 (12/12/2017)A02 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)
5520A05 (01/09/2018)A00 (05/26/2017)A03 (01/09/2018)
7520A04 (12/12/2017)A01 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)
7720A04 (12/12/2017)A01 (12/12/2017)A03 (12/12/2017)
3420A10 (12/12/2017)A03 (07/12/2016)A09 (12/12/2017)
3620A10 (12/12/2017)A03 (07/12/2016)A09 (12/12/2017)
3510A11 (11/14/2017)A05 (07/26/2016)A08 (11/14/2017)
5510A12 (11/14/2017)A06 (05/19/2017)A09 (11/14/2017)
7510A11 (12/12/2017)A05 (09/13/2016)A09 (12/12/2017)
7710A09 (12/12/2017)A05 (09/13/2016)A08 (12/12/2017)
T5810A04 (10/10/2017)A04 (02/09/2016)A08 (10/10/2017)
T7810A05 (10/10/2017)A04 (02/09/2016)A08 (10/10/2017)
T7910A05 (10/10/2017)A04 (02/09/2016)A09 (10/10/2017)
R7910A05 (10/10/2017)A04 (02/09/2016)A08 (10/10/2017)
M2800A03 (01/10/2017)A03 (02/09/2016)N/AA07 (01/10/2017)
M3800A01 (06/14/2016)A06 (02/09/2016)N/AA07 (12/08/2015)
M4800A03 (11/22/2016)A06 (02/09/2016)A04 (11/11/2014)A11 (11/22/2016)
M6800A03 (01/10/2017)A06 (02/09/2016)A04 (11/11/2014)A11 (01/10/2017)
T1700A03 (01/10/2017)A06 (02/09/2016)A05 (11/11/2014)A10 (01/10/2017)
T3610A02 (01/10/2017)A05 (02/09/2016)A04 (11/11/2014)A08 (01/10/2017)
T5610A03 (01/10/2017)A05 (02/09/2016)A04 (11/11/2014)A08 (01/10/2017)
T7610A01 (02/09/2016)A05 (02/09/2016)A04 (11/11/2014)A08 (12/22/2015)
R7610A01 (02/09/2016)A04 (05/12/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A06 (05/12/2015)
T1650A01 (04/12/2016)A04 (05/12/2015)A05 (12/09/2014)A13 (05/12/2015)
N/AA06 (04/30/2014)
T3600A01 (03/08/2016)A08 (12/09/2014)A00 (07/04/2012)
T5600A01 (03/08/2016)A07 (12/09/2014)A00 (07/04/2012)
T7600A01 (03/08/2016)A06 (12/09/2014)A00 (07/04/2012)
M4700A02 (04/12/2016)A02 (06/28/2014)A05 (12/09/2014)A11 (05/12/2015)N/AA07 (04//30/2014)
M6700A02 (04/12/2016)A02 (07/25/2014)A05 (12/09/2014)A11 (05/12/2015)N/AA07 (04/30/2014)
M4600N/AN/AN/AA10 (06/27/2013)A00 (05/13/2011)A12 (06/17/2014)
M6600N/AN/AN/AA12 (12/29/2013)A00 (05/13/2011)A12 (06/17/2014)
T1600N/AN/AN/AA11 (06/26/2013)A01 (04/05/2011)A09 (06/26/2013)
M4500N/AN/AN/AA08 (04/25/2013)A02 (06/15/2010)A08 (04/25/2013)
M6500N/AN/AN/AA07 (04/25/2013)A04 (12/10/2009)A07 (04/25/2013)
T1500N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
T3500N/AN/AN/AA03 (10/17/2012)A00 (01/04/2010)A05 (10/17/2012)
R5500A00 (07/30/2015)N/AN/AA06 (06/17/2014)A00 (04/26/2011)A08 (07/17/2014)
T5500N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/05/2010)N/AN/A
T7500N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/01/2010)A00 (03/08/2010)A00 (03/08/2010)
M2400N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/05/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)
M4400N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/03/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)
M6400N/AN/AN/AA00 (11/03/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)A02 (09/04/2009)
R5400N/AN/AN/AA00 (12/15/2009)A00 (12/15/2009)N/A

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Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module

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DellEMC iDRAC Service Module

#OpenManage, #In-band SNMP_traps, #iSM, #iDRAC_hard_reset, #Access_iDRAC via host_os, #iDRAC Service Module

The iDRAC Service Module (iSM) is a small OS-resident process that expands iDRAC management into supported host operating systems. Specifically, iSM adds the following services:

We have built iSM for those customers want more OS integration with iDRAC. They want to know what OS type, version, and host name is being used on the server. In place of having to create tools to import OS event logs to gather hardware health to custom tools, iSM has been built as a very lightweight service that can be used to expand iDRAC's management capabilities. For Dell's 13th generation of PowerEdge servers, iSM has been enhanced with these new features:

These new features provide easier troubleshooting of servers by adding key OS information, and add context to SNMP traps for more intelligent alert processing. With comprehensive WMI support for Windows Server customers and seamless remote support and servicing via TSR, less effort is needed to resolve technical/health issues.

Supported Platforms:

The following is the list of supported platforms for iDRACServiceModuleiSM.

Dell13th

14th generation PowerEdge servers

Dell12th

R740,R740XD,R640,R940,andC6420

13th generation PowerEdge serversR530, R530 XD, R730, R730 XD, R630, T630, R230, R330, R430, R930, T130, T330, T430, M630, M830, FC430, FC630, FC830, C4130, C6320, and R7910
12th generationPowerEdgeserversM820, M620, M520, M420, R220, R320, R420, R520, R620, R720, R720 XD, R820, R920, T320, T420, T620, and FM120

Operating system information

Server Administrator currently shares operating system information and host name with iDRAC. TheiDRACServiceModule iSM provides similar information such as host OS name, server host IP address information, OS version, Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) with iDRAC. The network interfaces on the host OS are also displayed. By default, this monitoring feature is enabled. This feature is available even if Server Administrator is installed on the host OS.

Lifecycle Controller log replication into operating system

Replicates the Lifecycle Controller (LC) logs to the OS logs. All events that have the OS Log option as the target (in the Alerts page or in the equivalent RACADM or WSMAN interfaces) are replicated in the OS log using theiDRACServiceModuleiSM. This process is similar to the System Event Log (SEL) replication performed by Server Administrator.

The default set of logs to be included in the OS logs are the same as the logs configured for SNMP traps/alerts. Only the events logged in the LC log aftertheiDRACServiceModule iSM was installed are replicated to the OS Log. If Server Administrator is installed, the monitoring feature is disabled to avoid duplicate SEL entries in the OS log.

IniDRACServiceModule

StartingiSM 2.1, you can customize the location to replicate the LC logs. By default, the LC logs are replicated in the Systemgroup of the Windows logs folder in the Windows Event Viewer. You can replicate the LC logs to an existing group or create a new folder in the Application and Services Logs folder in the Windows Event Viewer.

NOTE: You can choose the location to replicate the LC logs only during iDRAC Service Module custom installation oriDRACServiceModule iSM modification.
NOTE: The source name of the iDRAC Service Module LCL logs has been changed from iDRAC Service Module to Lifecycle Controller Log.

Automatic system recovery feature

Automatic System Recovery feature is a hardware-based timer, which is used to reset the server in the event of a hardware failure. You can perform automatic system recovery operations such as reboot, power cycle, or power off after a specified time interval. This feature is enabled only when the operating system watchdog timer is disabled. If Server Administrator is installed, the monitoring feature is disabled to avoid duplicate watchdog timers.

Windows Management Instrumentation Providers

Windows Management Instrumentation Providers available withiDRACServiceModule iSM exposes hardware data through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). WMI is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model that provides an operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification. WMI is Microsoft's implementation of the Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) and Common Information Model (CIM) standards from the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) to manage Server hardware, operating systems and applications. WMI Providers helps to integrate with Systems Management Consoles such as Microsoft System Center and enables scripting to manage Microsoft Windows Servers.

Support Assist collection

The SupportAssist collection feature in iDRAC collects information about the hardware, OS and relevant application data and compresses this information. Currently, you have to manually run the OS Collector tool to generate the TSR. UsingiDRACServiceModule iSM 2.0 or later versions, the OS Collector tool automatically collects relevant OS and hardware information. Automatic Support Log collection including OS and Application Information Collection with TSR.

By usingiDRACServiceModule iSM you reduce the number of manual steps to collect the Technical Support Report as the collection process is automated.

NOTE: This feature is available by default when you install iDRAC Service Module 2.0 or later versions on systems running supported Microsoft or Linux operating systems. You cannot disable the feature.
NOTE: The OS log collection feature of Automatic Technical Support Report is not supported on CentOS.

NVMe PCIe SSD device removal support

You can remove a Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIE) Solid State Device (SSD) without shutting down or rebooting the system. When you are removing a device, all the activities associated with the device must be stopped to prevent data loss. To prevent loss of data use the Prepare to Remove option, which stops all the device-associated background activities, after which you can remove the NVMe PCIe SSD physically.

Remote iDRAC hard reset

Using iDRAC, you can monitor the supported servers for critical system hardware, firmware, or software issues. Very infrequently, an iDRAC may become unresponsive. Previously, a customer would have to turn off the server by unplugging the power from the server. Now, by using the Remote iDRAC hard reset feature, if an iDRAC becomes unresponsive, you can perform a remote iDRAC reset operation without the need to shut down the server. To use this feature, you must first have administrative privileges on the host OS. By default, the remote iDRAC hard reset feature is enabled.

iDRAC access via Host OS 

Using Dell’s PowerEdge Servers, you can manage the hardware or the firmware of a device through iDRAC by configuring an iDRAC dedicated network. Through the dedicated network port, you can access the iDRAC interfaces such as GUI, WSMAN, RACADM, and Redfish client.

The prerequisite to manage the hardware or the firmware is to have a dedicated connection between a device and the supported iDRAC interface. Using the iDRAC access via Host OS feature, you can connect to an iDRAC interface from an OS IP or host irrespective of the connection between a device and an iDRAC dedicated network. This feature allows you to monitor the hardware or firmware even if the iDRAC is not connected to the servers.

In-band support for iDRAC SNMP alerts

Using iDRAC, an out-of-band server management and monitoring tool, the SNMP traps/alerts can be recorded in the log. However, from a host OS systems management using in-band agent perspective, the preference is more on the SNMP alert received from the host OS than the traps received from iDRAC. When an SNMP alert is received from iDRAC, it would be challenging to determine the source of the alert as it is from an iDRAC IP and not the system IP.

StartingiDRACServiceModule iSM 2.3, you can receive SNMP alerts from the host OS which is similar to the alerts that are generated by iDRAC.

Enable WSMAN remotely

Currently, with the WMI information feature, you can connect to the host Microsoft Windows WMI namespace to monitor the system hardware. The WMI interface on the host is enabled by default and you can access it remotely. However, if you wish to access the WMI interfaces using WINRM’s WMI adapter, you have to enable it manually as it is not enabled by default. Using this feature, you can access the WINRM WMI namespaces remotely by enabling it during installation.

Links:

Linux download v2.5

Windows download v2.5

For other supported OSs, please visit support.dell.com.

Documents
DellEMC iDRAC Service Module InstallationUser's Guide
White Papers
iDRAC Service Module 2.1 or later on Ubuntu & Debian Linux Operating Systems
iDRAC Service Module - Windows Management Instrumentation
iDRAC Service Module - iDRAC CPU Hard Reset
iDRAC Service Module - iDRAC Access via Host OS
iDRAC Service Module - iDRAC SNMP Alerts
iDRAC Service Module - In-band iDRAC SNMP Alerts
iDRAC Service Module - iDRAC Access via Host Operating System
Videos
Installing iDRAC Service Module on Windows Operating Systems
Installing iDRAC Service Module on Linux Operating Systems
Configuring iDRAC Service Module on Windows Operating Systems
Accessing iDRAC via host OS
iDRAC Hard Reset
In-Band SNMP Traps
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DELL EMC Repository Manager (DRM)

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DELL EMC Repository Manager (DRM)

FileStore, Bootable iso, OpenManage integration, drm, DRM Search Support, Dell Repository Manager Updates, Search support site, VMware vCenter, Dell Modular chassis inventory, Lifecycle Controller Integration, Generic Inventory, Search DUP updates, Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) inventory, Dell Repository, Methods of searching DRM updates, adding components using DRM

    

 

Welcome to Dell Repository Manager

Dell Repository Manager (DRM) is an application that allows IT Administrators to easily manage system updates. Dell Repository Manager provides a searchable interface used to create custom software collections known as bundles and repositories of Dell Update Packages (DUPs).

These bundles and repositories allow for the deployment of multiple firmware updates at once. 

A Dell Update Package (DUP) is a self-contained executable in a standard package format that updates a software element on a Dell server such as the BIOS, a device driver, firmware, and other similar software updates.

Additionally, Dell Repository Manager makes it easier to locate specific updates for a particular platform, which saves time.

See a screenshot of the Data Center Version GUI

 How does Dell Repository Manager Work?

DRM connects to Dell's online catalog of updates that contains information on the available Dell Update Packages (DUPs). Once you have selected your updates, Dell Repository Manager downloads the specific file(s) you have requested.

Repository Manager can also compare differences between two repositories at both the bundle and component level. It allows you to create deployment tools using your custom repository. Repository Manager is available for Dell Data Center (Server, Storage, Networking) and Dell Enterprise client products. The Data Center version can create and manage repositories for Dell PowerEdge servers, select EquaLogic, PowerVault & Compellent storage as well as select PowerConnect and Force10 networking switches.  The Dell Client version manages updates for Dell Latitude, Precision Workstation and OptiPlex client systems.

Dell Repository Manager integrates with Dell systems management products such as Dell OpenManage Essentials console and the Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter. Dell Repository Manager automates creation of custom repositories by reading inventory information from these consoles and creating of a set of updates that is newer than what is currently installed.  

What's New + Downloads

Release Summary

v 3.0

What'snew:

•NewHTML5-basedinterface
•BothLinuxandWindowsversionswithsamefeatures,functionality,andappearance
•CommandLineinterface(CLI)options–allowingforcustomizedautomationofroutineprocesses
•Newworkflowsforcreatingrepositories
oEasytoselectjusttheplatforms,OS,anddesireddevices
•Repositoryversioningforeasyrollback(orforward)
•WebServiceAPIforsupportoffutureDellEMCconsoles
•MigrationofrepositoriesalreadycreatedwithDRM2.2duringinstallationofDRM3.0
•AbletodeleteMultipleRepositoriesatonce
•CreateDeploymenttoolsformultipleRepositoriesatonce.
•SmartBootableISOandSmartScriptedDeploymentPacks--featuringDellSystemUpdate(DSU)fororchestrationofupdateprocess.
•AutomatediscoverandloadingofnewCatalogs.

29Jan2018

(download)

v 2.2

What's new:

  • Repository Manager integration with Dell Lifecycle Controller Integration for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager
  • Flexibility to do tasks at Repository Bundle level
  • Easy Access to Previous Catalogs
  • Quicker Deployment Tool creation with Concurrent Downloads

20 April 2016(download)

v2.1

What's new:

1. Performance:  Building deployment tools such as a Bootable ISO and Customized Server Update Utility has always been time consuming.  Internal testing shows 30-40% improvement in build times.
2. Web download Protocols:  DRM has been enhanced to better support HTTP and HTTPS protocols.  Additionally, DRM has implemented a Network Settings option to allow customers to selectively enable or disable web protocols
3. Managing Tasks:  DRM can now create a number of scheduled tasks, including notification of new updates and notification when new catalogs are available.  DRM then assists in managing these tasks by allowing for viewing and editing the scheduled tasks.
4. Context Sensitive Help:  DRM now has context sensitive help.
5. Prerequisite Installer:  DRM relies on Microsoft Windows .NET framework, and will assist in installing the required version without leaving the DRM installer.

20 Aug 2015 (download)

v2.0

New Features:

  • iDRAC Inventory integration:  DRM can extract an inventory file from a given system(s) and compare that to currently available updates.
  • Scheduled Repository Search will notify an administrator when a given repository has new updates. This search happens on a scheduled defined by the customer. If configured, DRM will also send an alert via email.
  • Email notification has been extended to include notification when a new catalog is available.
  • M1000e Inventory feature has been renamed Dell Modular Chassis Inventory, and this feature now also supports PowerEdge VRTX and FX2 systems.

 17Dec2014 (download)

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Manuals & Documents (home)
 v2.1 Installation Guide v2.1 User's Guide - Business Client Version
 v2.1 Release Notes v2.1 User's Guide - Data Center Version
 v2.1 Troubleshooting Guide

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Useful Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Repository Manager for Clients
OpenManage Essentials Home
OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter Home
iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller Home

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OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

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OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter

Dell Management Plug-In, OpenManage integration, openmanage, VMware vCenter, plug in, VMware, Virtualization

What'snew?

LatestUpdates Videos
FeaturesWhitepapers
ManualsDownloads
Other Resources

What is the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter?

The OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV) is designed to streamline the management processes in your data center environment by allowing you to use VMware vCenter to manage your entire server infrastructure - both physical and virtual. From monitoring system level information, bubbling up system alerts for action in vCenter, rolling out firmware updates tofor an ESXi cluster, to bare metal deployment, the OpenManage Integration will expand and enrich your data center management experience with Dell EMC PowerEdge servers.

InadditiontotheintegrationforvCenter,OMIVVincludesrightsforaservermanagementpackforvRealizeOperationsManager.ThisleveragesthevCenterintegrationtoprovidehardwarealertsandnewdashboards,givinghardwarerelationshipmappingintothevRealizeOperationsdataforbettertroubleshootingandcombinedreporting.

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter - Value proposition

This video gives an overview of what the integration can do for you as an administrator.

Getting started

To download a free 5 host, 90 day evaluation appliance for version 3.04.1, please click here. The following video steps through the installation process:

[View:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNgiY-3RExY:550:0]

What'snew?

August17th,2017-v4.1

LatestUpdates

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter v4.1
•    vSphere 6.5 U1 and 6.0 U3 support
•    Support for 14th generation PowerEdge servers
•    Support for iDRAC9 Lockdown mode
•    Support for Server Configuration Profiles with iDRAC9 in the new System Profile
•    Enhanced SNMP support (v1/v2)

OpenManageManagementPackforvRealizeOperationsv1.1
•   vRealizeOperationsv6.6support(stillincludesv6.3,v6.4,v6.5support)
•   DashboardreportingtoseparateHDDandSSDmonitoring/management
•   SupportedforOMIVVv4.0andhigher(4.0.1,4.1)

OMIVV Features

FeaturesDescription
Inventory Detail Complete PowerEdge Server Details
• Memory - quantity and type
• NIC
• PSU
• Processors
• RAC
• Warranty info
• Server and cluster-level view

M1000e, FX, and VRTX Chassis Details
• Chassis Management Controller information
• Chassis power supply
• KVM status
• Fan / thermal details
• Warranty Info
• View of empty switch / server slots

With the OpenManage Management Pack for vRealize Operations (requires 4.0 or higher), inventory objects also shown in vRealize Operations
BIOS and Firmware Update Deployment Cluster level BIOS and firmware updates inside vCenter
• Hardware templates and customized firmware repositories
• Updates staged from VMware vCenter, up to 15 clusters in parallel
Built-in Deployment Wizard Dell Servers Show up as a Bare Metal Server
• Set configs of BIOS and Firmware updates

Profile Settings and Template
• RAID
• Server Name
• IP Address

Hypervisor Templates for ESXi 5.0 and higher releases
Alerts Control the level of alert remediation
• Set notification and manual approval requirements
• Allow the tool to automatically remediate
• Support with vCenter 6.5 and ProActive HA (requires 4.0 or higher)
• With the OpenManage Management Pack for vRealize Operations (requires 4.0 or higher), top alerts and health status in vRealize Operations
Online warranty info Server Warranty Info via VMware vCenter
• Service Provider
• Warranty Type
• Service Dates on Server or Cluster Level
Cluster Level Awareness Overview of Dell Servers
• High Level Summary
• Expanded View
• Firmware
• Warranty
• Power
Reporting • Sortable, filterable, and exportable to CSV as host and cluster level from vCenter
• With the OpenManage Management Pack for vRealize Operations (requires 4.0 or higher), reporting also from vRealize Operations

OMIVV VersionvSphere SupportvCenter SupportvSphere Client SupportOMvROpsmanagementpacksupport
4.15.0 - 6.5 U15.1 U2 - 6.5 U1Flex1.0,1.1
4.0.15.0 - 6.55.1 U2 - 6.5Flex1.0,1.1
4.05.0 - 6.0 U2, 6.55.1 U2 - 6.0 U2, 6.5Flex1.0,1.1
3.25.0 - 6.0 U35.1 U2 - 6.0 U3Desktop, FlexNotsupported
3.1.15.0 - 6.0 U25.1 U2 - 6.0 U2Desktop, FlexNotsupported
3.15.0 - 6.0 U25.1 U2 - 6.0 U2Desktop, FlexNotsupported
3.05.0 - 6.05.1 U2 - 6.0Desktop, FlexNotsupported

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter - Downloads

4.1 Latest
4.0.1
4.0
3.2
3.1 (please also download the additional 3.1.1 patch; see 3.1 Install guide for instructions)
3.0
2.3.1
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0

OpenManage Management Pack for vRealize Operations - Downloads

1.1(RequiresOMIVVv4.0orhigher)
1.0 (Requires OMIVV v4.0 or higher)

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter - Manuals

4.1
4.0.1
4.0
3.2
3.1
3.0
2.3.1
2.3
2.2
2.1
2.0

OpenManage Management pack for vRealize Operations - Manuals

1.1
1.0

Whitepapers

UpdatingBIOSandfirmwareon11thgenwithOMIVV
Proactive HA with OMIVV
Technical overview
How licensing works
How to connect servers
Generating reports
How to use bare-metal server discovery
Hypervisor deployment
Using Dell Repository Manager with OMIVV
How to do firmware updates
How to update using a local update directory

Other Resources

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter on Dell.com

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Dell Repository Manager: Videos

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Dell Repository Manager: Videos

OME, drm, Dell Repository Manager, iDRAC, Schedule Repository Search

DellEMCRepositoryManagerv3Videos.

InstallingDRMv3forthefirsttime
SettingApplicationPreferenceswithDRMv3
UpdatingthecatalogwithDRMv3
CreatingaManualRepositoryusingDRMv3
UsingCMCInventorytoCreateCustomRepositoriesandDRMv3
UsingiDRACInventorytocreateacustomRepositoryandDRMv3
CreatingacustomRepositoryusingOMISCVMMandDRMv3
CreatingacustomRepositoryusingOMIVVandDRMv3
CreatingaCustomRepositoryusingOMEssentialsandDRMv3
OverviewofDeploymentToolsoptionwithDRMv3
CreatingaCustomBootableISOwithDRMv3
CreatingaCustomCataloganddownloadingupdatewithDRMv3
CreatingacustomSmartDeploymentScriptPackwithDRMv3
CreatingaCustomServerUpdateUtilitywithDRMv3
SchedulingasearchfornewupdateswithDRMv3
ImportingDellUpdatePackageswithDRMv3
AddingnewBundlesusingDRMv3

 

Repository Manager Videos:

 

Overview and Setup
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UEfMRiFtKg&index=1&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdbMfgJluGL_gmDTcGO8QVX:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXhbp7pomGc&index=2&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdbMfgJluGL_gmDTcGO8QVX:250:0]
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq-ZPGlYE7c&index=3&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdbMfgJluGL_gmDTcGO8QVX:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLjTTbyXeYE&index=4&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdbMfgJluGL_gmDTcGO8QVX:250:0]
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix8FCFyTT-8&index=5&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdbMfgJluGL_gmDTcGO8QVX:250:0]
Repository Creation
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sHVBBWi8zQ&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPf7SWmsF2G6J2kOWEEX_N2-&index=1:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGZEickX2EE&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPf7SWmsF2G6J2kOWEEX_N2-&index=2:250:0]
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3NRrXj19vI&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPf7SWmsF2G6J2kOWEEX_N2-&index=3:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5bloh_G52g&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPf7SWmsF2G6J2kOWEEX_N2-&index=4:250:0]
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIqXHAtMLCA&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPf7SWmsF2G6J2kOWEEX_N2-&index=5:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umbib630hrM&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPf7SWmsF2G6J2kOWEEX_N2-&index=6:250:0]
Create Deployment Tools
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPP73G_8oLE&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfC9fEnv2fsinHKGh82d3WP&index=1:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xKqX4d7U60&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfC9fEnv2fsinHKGh82d3WP&index=2:250:0]
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipyRfhQ9KbM&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfC9fEnv2fsinHKGh82d3WP&index=3:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m96xopPMAIo&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfC9fEnv2fsinHKGh82d3WP&index=4:250:0]
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MQscyJ-il8&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfC9fEnv2fsinHKGh82d3WP&index=5:250:0]
Advanced Features
[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohv_Sx620lI&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdSO1ketoH_CbtjAjsESVdw&index=1:250:0][View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAHv7940LIY&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdSO1ketoH_CbtjAjsESVdw&index=2:250:0]

[View:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asmtUlY9Ca8&list=PLe5xhhyFjDPdSO1ketoH_CbtjAjsESVdw&index=3:250:0]

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Optiplex 3046 Windows 8.1 Driver Pack

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Current Driver CAB Summary

ModelPlatformIDVersionRelease DateSizeLink
Optiplex 3046Windows81Y4VMTA0006/21/2016550 MBDownload Now

Driver CABs Homepage | Understanding Delta Report

This is the initial Driver Pack release. A delta report will be available with the next release

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Dell Repository Manager: White Papers

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Dell Repository Manager: White Papers

OME, drm, Dell Repository Manager, iDRAC

Repository Manager Papers v2.0 & Newer

Dell Repository Home

 

Dell EMCRepositoryManager3.0WhitePapersandBestPracticeswillbepostedshortly.

Dell Repository Manager v2.0 & Newer
Using Dell Repository Manager to Schedule Updates for Bundles
Creating and updating iDRAC repository using DRM 2.0

Updating OME repository using schedule support site option in DRM 2.0

Best Practice Guide to updating PowerEdge servers with Dell Repository Manager
Using Dell Repository Manager with Dell OpenManage Essentials
Using Dell Repository Manager to create a Generic Inventory
Lifecycle Controller with Dell Repository Manager
Using Dell Repository Manager to create a Bootable iso and perform system updates
Using Dell Repository Manager with OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
Using Dell Repository Manager to Search for the Latest Updates on the Dell Support Site
Getting started making and managing your own custom repository of Dell updates

Using DUPs to Update Broadcom devices that have Implemented Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) 

Searching for the latest updates available from  support.dell.com for Dell supported platforms 

Using Dell™ Repository Manager with Dell™ OpenManage™ Essentials 

Using Repository Manager with Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter 

Keeping Managed Systems up-to-date Using Local Repository

Simplifying Blade Server Update with Repository Manager 1.8 and CMC 4.5

 

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Dell Wyse Datacenter VDI solutions

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Dell Wyse Datacenter VDI solutions

Desktop Virtualization, vdi, CCC, DVS, Cloud Client Computing

Choose from a variety of flexible deployment options to create a VDI solution that integrates datacenter and endpoint systems with virtualization software and management, to deliver secure and predictable virtual desktops or server-based sessions. Users can access rich media and graphic applications from any location and on virtually any device, while providing IT departments with the ability to centrally host and manage sensitive user data and resources.

 

Because Dell EMC recognizes that not all organizations have the same VDI needs or expertise, nor the same size, you have the choice between different VDI infrastructure solutions:

 

Dell EMC VDI Complete Solutions

Deploy an easy, flexible, fully validated and supported hyper-converged virtual infrastructure (HCI) powered by VMware ESXi, vSAN and Horizon on turn-key Dell EMC VxRail or validated Dell EMC vSANReadyNode solutions for VDI. Dell’s Flexible Consumption Model, provided by Dell Financial Services, makes it easier than ever to get started. These solutions provide our customers with a single company, end-to-end support model.

 

Hyper-Converged Cloud client-computing Appliances 

Dell recommends hyper-converged infrastructures optimized for VDI which are easy to deploy and have predictable scaling and management costs. The Dell XC is powered by Nutanix and offers a choice of hypervisor (ESXi, Hyper-V, AHV) and broker software (Citrix XenDesktop, VMware Horizon). Our newest offering, the Dell EMC VxRail appliance is powered exclusively by VMware vSAN, ESXi and Horizon, bringing the first Dell Technologies appliance designed specifically for VDI. Access the reference architectures:

·        Dell EMC XC Series 13th Generation Appliance for Citrix XenDesktop (with Nutanix)   [direct PDF]

·        Dell EMC XC Series 14th Generation Appliance for Citrix XenDesktop (with Nutanix)   [direct PDF]

·        Dell EMC XC Series Appliance for VMware Horizon (with Nutanix)   [direct PDF]

·        Dell EMC VxRail with Citrix XenDesktop on13thGenerationServers   [directPDF]

·        DellEMCVxRailwithCitrixXenDesktopon14thGenerationServers   [direct PDF]

·        Dell EMC VxRail with VMware Horizon on13thGenerationServers   [directPDF]

·        DellEMCVxRailwithVMwareHorizonon14thGenerationServers   [direct PDF]

 

Cloud client-computing Ready Nodes 

Build your solution with proven Dell EMC vSANReadyNodes for maximum hardware choice. These hyper-converged nodes, certified on Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, deliver a validated solution tailored to your desktop and application virtualization workload and one-stop Dell EMC Pro Support. Access the reference architectures:

·        Dell VMware vSAN Ready Node for Horizon on 13th Generation Servers   [direct PDF]  

·        Dell VMware vSAN Ready Node for Horizon on 14th Generation Servers   [direct PDF]  

·        Dell VMware vSAN Ready Node for Citrix XenDesktop on 13th Generation Servers    [direct PDF]

·        Dell VMware vSAN Ready Node for Citrix XenDesktop on 14th Generation Servers   [direct PDF]

·        Dell EMC S2D Ready Nodes for Microsoft RDS   [direct PDF]

·        Dell EMC S2D Ready Nodes for Citrix XenDesktop   [direct PDF]

·        Dell EMC ScaleIO Ready Node for VMware VDI   [direct PDF]

 

Reference Architectures for Cloud Client-Computing Engineering Datacenter

Access all Dell Cloud client-computing end-to-end reference architectures for appliances and Wyse Datacenter infrastructure stacks for Citrix, Microsoft and VMware. Wyse Datacenter solutions are optimized for your preferred IT environment, and designed to integrate with your existing infrastructure/SAN. They provide the maximum flexibility to build your own VDI infrastructure on tested and certified Dell EMC servers, including the use of high-end graphics GPUs and Unified Communication.

 

Archived Solutions

Access technical documentation related to previously available Dell Cloud Client-Computing datacenter platforms.

 

Desktop Virtualization and Cloud Client-Computing main web page

High-level marketing information about overall cloud client-computing solutions, thin clients and infrastructure.

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CloudClient-ComputingDatacenterReadySolutionsforVDI-ReferenceArchitectures

Horizon, XenDesktop, microsoft, Test Results, vdi, PAAC, CCC, VMware, rds, Citrix

The Dell Cloud Client-Computing (CCC) Engineering team is responsible for the creation of optimized solutions and appliances for the data center EUC space. Cloud Client-Computing work products include reference and product architectures across a number of Dell platforms and partner software stacks including design, optimization, performance analysis and publication.

 

This page includes links to the latest solution architecture documents for Cloud Client-Computing solutions and appliances.

·        Dell CCC solutions for Citrix

·        Dell CCC solutions for Microsoft RDS

·        Dell CCC solutions for VMware

 

Note: Performance analysis and characterization (PAAC) testing results and user density numbers are included in each of the architecture documents.

 

Visit the Desktop Virtualization and Cloud Client-Computing main web page for high-level marketing information.

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Lifecycle Controller

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Lifecycle Controller

iDRAC White Papers, openmanage, DRAC, LC Videos, Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC, lc

Manuals

iDRAC/Lifecycle Controller Current Release

“How To” Videos

iDRAC Home

White Papers

CMC Home

API Integration Guides 

 

API Reference Specs 

 

Attribute Registries

Event / Error Message Reference

Introduction to the Lifecycle Controller

iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller provides PowerEdge servers with advanced embedded systems management, enabling key server management tasks including deploy, configure, update, maintain, diagnose, repurpose and retire. Lifecycle Controller supports these functions in the customer’s preferred mode – at the server, pre-boot with an UEFI graphical interface, at remote consoles using standards-based APIs and via scripting.

Prior to the development of Lifecycle Controller, an administrator used tools such as Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA), Dell Systems Build Update Utility (SBUU), and Dell Deployment Toolkit (DTK) shipped on multiple CDs or DVD in order to perform Dell EMC PowerEdge server provisioning and update. Maintaining and using multiple DVDs/images for these operations was a time-consuming and error-prone effort.

To simplify these operations, Lifecycle Controller allows IT administrators to do away with media altogether, enabling operating system deployment with locally embedded driver repositories, firmware updates from local and network sources, hardware configuration, and platform-specific diagnostic routines. Because Lifecycle Controller is available even when the operating system is not functional or not installed, it provides added flexibility in provisioning and customizing the server to suit changing requirements.

 

If you are new to using iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller, check out the "how-to" videos on youtube.com. 

Lifecycle Controller Features

  • New for PowerEdge 14th generation servers
    • Enhanced System Erase – supports erasure of HDDs, SSDs, and NVMe devices
    • Support for DMTF Redfish 2016 standard
    • Support HTTP for network share-based features

  • Interfaces— pre-boot graphical interface accessible from BIOS for at-the-server operations; standards-based APIs including WS-Man and Redfish, supporting complete server lifecycle for remote consoles and scripts
  • Core standards— IPMI, WS-Man, Redfish, HTTP/S, NFS, and SMB/CIFS
  • Deploying— configure system and storage devices; view and export hardware and firmware inventory; wizard-guided operating system installation with OS Driver Packs. Unattended installation for Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Zero-touch auto configuration— enabling complete server configuration without human touch
  • Updating— agent-free firmware maintenance with reduced maintenance downtime. Firmware updates from your compliant repositories built with Dell Repository Manager or access updates from downloads.dell.com. Recovery of prior versions with firmware rollback
  • Servicing— continuous availability of logs and diagnostics without depending on server storage. Easy Restore automatically flashes firmware and restores saved state when replacing server components or mother board
  • System erase— supports repurposing and retirement of severs by deleting data on selected server components. Enables removal of information from BIOS, Lifecycle Controller, internal configuration databases, rollback firmware versions, and iDRAC settings
  • Backing up and restoring the server — back up the server configuration; restore the server to a previously saved state; import server licenses.
  • Server inventory—current and factory system hardware inventory; current firmware inventory

 

API Integration Guides

WS-Man Guides

Best Practices Guide

Best Practices Scripts

Interface Guide for Microsoft Windows

WinRM Scripts

Interface Guide for Linux

openWSMAN Scripts

 

 

Redfish Guides

iDRAC REST API with Redfish Reference Guide version 2.40.40.40

iDRAC REST API with Redfish Reference Guide version 3.00.00.00

 

API Reference Specs

WS-Man Profiles

Describes the behavior for each iDRAC /LC feature and necessary classes, properties and methods as well as configurable management attributes that represent the feature

WS-Man MOFs

Files that contain the normative description for DCIM classes, properties and method in the MOF format

WS-Man Licenses and Privileges

Lists all licensing and privilege requirements for WS-Man operations

Lifecycle Controller XML Schema Guide

Contains various schema descriptions including: Lifecycle Controller log, hardware inventory, message registry, attribute registry, and dependency XML

Lifecycle Controller XML Schema XSD File

XSD files described in the XML Schema Guide

 

Attribute Registries

These registries list all of the attributes and properties for server components in XML format, covering BIOS, iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller, PERC RAID, NICs, FC HBAs, and PCIe SSDs. Following are the registries by release.

iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller Attribute Registries

2.00.00.00

2.10.10.10

2.20.20.20

2.30.30.30

2.40.40.40

2.50.50.50

3.00.00.00

3.15.15.15

Dell Event / Error Message Reference

Dell Test Event Notification Message Reference

Contains the notification message content generated by the Dell iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller using the Test Event Generation feature for the following event action notification types:

  1. Email
  2. SNMP
  3. Remote Syslog

iDRAC8 with LC

Version 2.00.00.00

Version 3.00.00.00

Dell Event Message Reference (3.0)

(2.4) (2.3) (2.2) (2.1) (2.0)

Describes all event and error message content from all DCIM Profiles in one document.

iDRAC8 with LC

Version 2.40.40.40, 2.30.30.30, 2.20.20.20, 2.10.10.10, 2.00.00.00

Dell Message Registry - English (3.0) (2.4) (2.3) (2.2) (2.1) (2.0)

iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller event / error message data in XML with Dell XSL for viewing.

iDRAC8 with LC

Version 2.40.40.40, 2.30.30.30, 2.20.20.20, 2.10.10.10, 2.00.00.00

  

 

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OpenManage Enterprise

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OpenManage Enterprise

OME, openmanage, OpenManage Enterprise

Dell EMC OpenManage™ Enterprise Tech Release

OpenManage Enterprise Tech Release is a new hardware management and monitoring console that provides a comprehensive view of the Dell EMC servers, chassis, network switches, and other third-party devices on the enterprise network. It is designed for the next generation of IT Professionals with a focus on simplicity, automation, and unification of data center management.

What is new in this release

  • New architecture that is delivered as a virtual appliance (ESXi, HyperV, KVM)
  • Completely redesigned architecture and engineered on CentOS with PostgreSQL database.  No more OS and DB license required.
  • End-to-end server lifecycle management covering inventory, monitoring, reporting, configuration and deployment
  • Northbound API to enable customer automation and solution integration
  • Simplified discovery processes that enable devices to automatically register themselves with the console
  • Intuitively designed interface that minimizes management steps
  • Modernized dashboard providing a clear view of alerts and remediation options
  • Access to warranty status
  • Customized reporting capabilities

Downloads

  • Download OpenManage Enterprise Tech Release here

Discuss

  • OpenManage Enterprise Discussion Forum
  • General Systems Management Discussion Forum page

Documentation

  • OpenManage Enterprise FAQ document is here
  • OpenManage Enterprise Tech Release documentation here
  • OpenManage Enterprise REST API Guide here

Learn

Videos

Quick How To: Device Discovery

Quick How To: View Device Details

Quick How To: Create Email Alert Policy

Quick How To: Create Firmware Update Baseline

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DELL EMC System Update (DSU)

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DELL EMC System Update (DSU)

What is DELL EMC System Update (DSU)


DELL EMC System Update (DSU) is a CLI optimized tool that ensures that the Dell PowerEdge systems are up-to-date with the latest BIOS, firmware, and software. DSU contains

  • BIOS and firmware updates for server platforms

Getting DSU

DSU is available as a Dell Update Package (DUP). DSU DUP

  • Windows DUP supports Windows OS's listed below
  • Linux DUP supports RHEL/SLES/Ubuntu OS's listed below

DSU RPM for RHEL/SLES is also available.  DSU RPM

 

Documentation:

DSU User Guide (HTML Format)

DSU User Guide (PDF Format)

Supported Operating Systems

Linux (RHEL and SUSE)

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 (x86_64)
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3 (x86_64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11SP4 (x86_64)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12SP2 (x86_64)

Microsoft Windows

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 (x86_64)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012(x86_64)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (x86_64)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (x86_64)

Support for Ubuntu operating systems

Starting with DSU 1.4, support for Ubuntu operating systems is pre-enabled  and the support is limited. All the DSU commands may function as usual without any issues. For more information
on the catalog that has the updates for Ubuntu operating system, refer Ubuntu Catalog

  • Ubuntu LTS 14.04
  • Ubuntu LTS 16.04

Note:  Support for Ubuntu is pre-enabled only on 12th and 13th generation of PowerEdge systems.

 

Supported Platforms: PowerEdge Servers

Updates Change Log:  A list of what has changed between the previous Repository and the most current.  Change Log

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DELL EMC Catalogs

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DELL EMC Catalogs

What is Catalog ?
What's New + Downloads

 

What is Catalog?

DELL EMC PowerEdge Server Catalogs

DELL EMC PowerEdge Server Catalogs are an aggregation of all Bundles and Dell Update Packages’ metadata carried for Dell EMC PowerEdge 11G, 12G and 13G servers, as well as select Dell PowerVault and Dell EqualLogic Servers

 

DELL EMC PowerEdge Server Catalogs are refreshed every month on the 2nd and 4th Friday.

DELL EMC Online Catalog:  General catalog that is used by many DELL EMC tools such as DELL EMC Repository Manager, OpenManage Essentials, ASM and other tools.

DELL EMC LC Catalog:  Same content as the DELL EMC Online Catalog, but saved in .gz format for use with DELL EMC Lifecycle Controller

DELL EMC SDP Catalog:  Same content as the DELL EMC Online Catalog, but saved in the format required my Microsoft SCUP.

**Note:  Dell PowerEdge 9G and 10G servers have reached end of support life, new catalogs do not carry content for these platforms.

What's New + Downloads

Online Catalog

DatePDK Catalog (cab format)PDK Catalog (gz format)sign file (for gz format)
02/09/2018FOLDER04806147MFOLDER04806148MFOLDER04806149M
01/26/2018FOLDER04786957MFOLDER04786960MFOLDER04786961M
12/22/2017FOLDER04727585MFOLDER04727586MFOLDER04727587M
12/08/2017FOLDER04697458MFOLDER04697459MFOLDER04697460M
11/24/2017FOLDER04682647MFOLDER04682648MFOLDER04682649M
11/10/2017FOLDER04642470MFOLDER04642471MFOLDER04642472M
10/27/2017FOLDER04621530MFOLDER04621532MFOLDER04621534M
10/13/2017FOLDER04592908MFOLDER04592910MFOLDER04592912M
09/22/2017FOLDER04565919MFOLDER04565920MFOLDER04565924M
09/08/2017FOLDER04523371MFOLDER04523374MFOLDER04523375M
08/25/2017FOLDER04499434MFOLDER04499436MFOLDER04499437M
08/11/2017FOLDER04473298MFOLDER04473299MFOLDER04473300M
07/25/2017FOLDER04450198MFOLDER04450199MFOLDER04450200M
07/14/2017FOLDER04424673MFOLDER04424674MFOLDER04424675M
06/23/2017FOLDER04392367MFOLDER04392368MFOLDER04392369M
06/09/2017FOLDER04365326MFOLDER04365327MFOLDER04365328M
05/12/2017FOLDER04312615MFOLDER04312617MFOLDER04312618M
04/28/2017FOLDER04298363MFOLDER04298364MFOLDER04298365M
04/14/2017FOLDER04276961MFOLDER04270941MFOLDER04270942M
03/24/2017FOLDER04241318MFOLDER04241320MFOLDER04241321M
03/09/2017FOLDER04220535MFOLDER04220536MFOLDER04220537M
02/24/2017FOLDER04193711MFOLDER04193712MFOLDER04193713M
02/10/2017FOLDER04172238MFOLDER04172277MFOLDER04172278M
01/27/2017FOLDER04156674M
01/13/2017FOLDER04129458M
12/23/2016FOLDER04158860M (10G)
12/12/2014FOLDER02730016M (9G)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date            LC Catalog         LC Catalog sign file  
02/09/2018FOLDER04806158MFOLDER04806159M
01/26/2018FOLDER04787001MFOLDER04787003M
12/22/2017FOLDER04727592MFOLDER04727593M
12/08/2017FOLDER04697465MFOLDER04697466M
11/24/2017FOLDER04682662MFOLDER04682663M
11/10/2017FOLDER04651727MFOLDER04651728M
10/27/2017FOLDER04621547MFOLDER04621548M
10/13/2017FOLDER04598500MFOLDER04598501M
09/22/2017FOLDER04562987MFOLDER04562988M
09/08/2017FOLDER04523380MFOLDER04523381M
08/25/2017FOLDER04498956MFOLDER04498957M
08/11/2017FOLDER04473303MFOLDER04473305M
07/25/2017FOLDER04450208MFOLDER04450210M
07/14/2017FOLDER04443713MFOLDER04443714M
06/23/2017FOLDER04392381MFOLDER04392382M
06/09/2017FOLDER04376070MFOLDER04376071M
05/12/2017FOLDER04312628MFOLDER04312630M
04/28/2017FOLDER04298367MFOLDER04298368M
04/14/2017FOLDER04276962MFOLDER04276963M
03/24/2017FOLDER04240280MFOLDER04240281M
03/09/2017FOLDER04220531MFOLDER04220532M
02/24/2017FOLDER04181267MFOLDER04181268M
02/10/2017FOLDER04172246MFOLDER04172247M
01/27/2017FOLDER04156681MFOLDER04156682M
01/13/2017FOLDER04129459MFOLDER04129460M
12/23/2016FOLDER04102567MFOLDER04102568M

DateSDP Catalog
12/22/2017FOLDER04727664M
12/08/2017FOLDER04697469M
11/24/2017FOLDER04682870M
11/10/2017FOLDER04642487M
10/27/2017FOLDER04621561M
10/13/2017FOLDER04589307M
09/22/2017FOLDER04557799M
09/08/2017FOLDER04524504M
08/25/2017FOLDER04498965M
08/11/2017FOLDER04473312M
07/25/2017FOLDER04450237M
07/19/2017FOLDER04424680M
06/23/2017FOLDER04393383M
06/09/2017FOLDER04365434M
05/12/2017FOLDER04312644M
04/28/2017FOLDER04298371M
04/14/2017FOLDER04276957M
03/24/2017FOLDER04240299M
03/09/2017FOLDER04220526M
02/24/2017FOLDER04181258M
02/10/2017FOLDER04172260M
01/27/2017FOLDER04157163M
01/13/2017FOLDER04129542M
12/23/2016FOLDER04158866M (10G)
12/12/2014FOLDER02729544M (9G)
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PCIe Bus Allocation in Dell Precision 5820 | 7820 | 7920 Tower

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Related Systems

Dell Precision 7920 Tower

Dell Precision 7820 Tower

Dell Precision 5820 Tower

Summary

This post provides information about a new feature provided as a BIOS setup option on the above generation of Precision Workstations. 

Background

All PCIe devices (including root ports, switches, and endpoints) must be assigned bus numbers during system POST (before the operating system starts). The purpose is to provide system software (operating system, device drivers, applications, etc.) an enumerated way to address PCIe devices. The current system architecture provides a maximum of 256 bus numbers and requires them to be allocated among PCIe SLOTs.

Typical PCIe add-in cards with a single endpoint device will consume just one bus number. However, some cards can consume many more. These include cards with multiple functions or bridge cards that attach to external PCIe expansion chassis. Also, cards that support hot-plugging devices (such as Thunderbolt) require bus numbers to be reserved for devices that may be attached to the system later, after POST is complete and the operating system is running.

Implementation

To provide flexibility to accommodate many different end customer configurations, a BIOS setup option is provided to allow customers to select a preferred PCIe bus number allocation scheme. The option is in the “Advanced Configurations” menu and is entitled “PCIe Bus Allocation”. There are five options, detailed below.

  • Default
    • Bus numbers are evenly distributed among PCIe SLOTs for balanced resources.
    • This setting is used for all shipping configurations except those containing Thunderbolt add-in cards.
    • It is expected to be the best setting for customers using typical PCIe add-in cards.
    • Optimize for Thunderbolt
      • Additional bus numbers are allocated to SLOT1, SLOT4, and SLOT5 for Thunderbolt support.
      • Thunderbolt configurations require at least 65 buses for each SLOT that supports Thunderbolt.
      • This setting is automatically selected when Thunderbolt support is enabled.
      • Option 1
        • Provides increased bus numbers to SLOT2 and SLOT4.
        • Useful to support two external expansion cards.
        • Maintains a moderate number of buses for other SLOTs.
        • Option 2
          • Provides even more bus numbers for SLOT4
          • Maintains a moderate number of buses for other SLOTs.
          • Option 3
            • Maximizes the number of buses available for SLOT4.
            • Maintains a minimum number of buses for other SLOTs.
            • Useful to support maximum daisy-chained external expansion from one system card.

Note that bus number allocation is for software enumeration and does not relate to the physical number of PCIe lanes provided to each SLOT. Bus number allocation does not affect performance.

Allocation Details

The below tables show

 

Default

TBT

Option1

Option2

Option3

SLOT1

44

66

18

18

10

SLOT2

46

12

42

20

12

SLOT3

10

12

10

10

10

SLOT4

46

66

75

129

177

SLOT5

11

65

11

11

11

SLOT6_CPU1

44

12

46

36

12

SLOT7_CPU1

44

12

42

20

12

Table 1: Precision 7920 Tower with dual CPU’s

 

 

Default

TBT

Option1

Option2

Option3

SLOT1

65

66

18

18

10

SLOT2

67

12

90

20

12

SLOT3

11

12

11

11

11

SLOT4

67

66

91

161

177

SLOT5

11

65

11

11

11

Table 2: Precision 7820 Tower with dual CPU’s

 

 

Default

TBT

Option1

Option2

Option3

SLOT1

76

66

18

18

10

SLOT2

78

44

86

20

12

SLOT3

10

12

10

10

10

SLOT4

78

66

128

194

210

SLOT5

11

65

10

10

10

Table 3: Precision 7920, 7820, and 5820 Tower with single CPU

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