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This is a provisional page about the Dell R710 machines.
Hardware
- CPU: 2x2.66GHz
- Memory: 12x4GB DIMM@1333MHz, 18slots each available
- Remote Control: iDRAC6 Enterprise
- Drives Control: Model LSI 9211-8i (IT mode)
- Interactive LCD with fault report
Software
- UEFI/BIOS: version 6.6.0 (latest)
- Lifecycle controller: 1.7.5.4/1.6.0
- iDRAC firmware: 2.92
- under VLAN1 (mgmt)
to use the virtual console, need Javaws (iced-tea works), and change of Java security configuration.
Alternative (may work): Supermicro IPMI Utilities or dockerized iDRAC console
- Or use SOL for text console
- IPMI v2
- Serial-Over-Lan
In BIOS setting change Serial Communication to On with Console Redirection via COM2 and External Serial Connector to Serial Device 2, leave else as default
- (To Be Completed, grub and systemd's agetty service)
Machine tasks
- They will be deployed as our new backup servers
- One will stay on-site, sync with production servers in real-time
- The other one will be deployed off-site (Thank you [TRS] for negotiation), synced at night
- The twin Dells will be constructed as identical for easier debug/recovery
Additional information
- SAS3082E-R (IT mode): no support for SATA drives larger than 2TB (SAS should work, not verified)
