Setting up the Dell PowerEdge R750 server and the Dell PowerEdge R760 server covers several stages, starting with the physical installation of the hardware and ending with the configuration of the operating system and services. Here is the general procedure:
1. Physical installation and preparation
- Unpacking and Installation: Unpack the server, install it in the rack using the mounting kits.
- Connect cables: Connect power, network cables, and peripherals such as keyboard and monitor (if using KVM).
- Hardware Check: Make sure all components (processors, RAM, drives) are installed correctly.
2. First boot and BIOS/UEFI setup
- Power on the server and enter the BIOS/UEFI setup by pressing F2 during boot.
- Check and, if necessary, adjust settings such as boot sequence, disk controller operation mode (RAID/SATA/NVMe), CPU performance, and power management.
3 RAID controller settings (if used)
- Enter the RAID controller interface (usually by pressing Ctrl+R or Ctrl+E depending on the model).
- Build RAID arrays according to your performance and fault tolerance requirements.
4. Setting up iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller)
- Enter the iDRAC interface by pressing F10 during boot to enter the Lifecycle Controller.
- Configure iDRAC network settings such as IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS.
- If necessary, configure authentication and messaging (SMTP, SNMP).
5. Installation of the operating system
- Use the Lifecycle Controller (press F10 during boot) for simplified operating system installation.
- Follow the installation instructions to select the operating system and provide the required drivers.
6. Setting up the operating system
- After installing the OS, install all necessary updates and patches.
- Configure network interfaces, hostname, time zone and other system parameters.
- Install and configure additional services and roles, such as database server, virtualization, etc.
7. Monitoring and control settings
- Configure Dell OpenManage to monitor server health.
- Configure backup and disaster recovery.
8. Testing and Verification
- Perform server testing, including testing performance, fault tolerance, and network connectivity.
- Make sure that all services are working correctly and the server is ready for operation.
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