Dell version 3.0 manual Troubleshooting, Upgrade Scenario

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Troubleshooting

NOTE: Before you run the sample commands provided in the troubleshooting section, see the DTK documentation and if required recreate the commands based on machine configuration.

An error occurs while trying to apply RAID on a system using command line interface

When you try to apply RAID using Command Line Interface on a system where an earlier version of RAID is already configured, an error is displayed.

Resolution: Add one more Dell PowerEdge Server configuration Task Sequence step (RAID Command Line) to clear the existing RAID Level. For more information, see the Dell Deployment ToolKit User’s Guide.

Upgrade Scenario 1

If you are upgrading from DSDP version 2.1.0.2 to 3.0 by retaining DTK utilities, Windows PE drivers, and boot images created by DSDP, then do the following:

1.Edit the Task Sequence, in the left pane, from Add drop-down menu, click General, and then click Set Task Sequence Variable.

2.Add Set Site Server Address following Restart in Windows PE with the following details:

• In Name, type Set Site Server Address.

•In Task Sequence Variable, type SiteServer.

•In Value, type <Site server FQDN>. For example: ss1.abc.com

•Click Apply and then click OK.

3.Distribute and Update the PowerEdge Custom Reboot Script and PowerEdge Deployment Toolkit Integration packages.

NOTE: During upgrade, the drivers assigned to a boot image is removed, you must link the boot image to the task sequence and then inject the drivers into the boot image.

Upgrade Scenario 2

If you are upgrading from DSDP version 2.1.0.2 to 3.0 by removing DTK utilities, Windows PE drivers, and boot images created by DSDP, then do the following:

1.Edit the Task Sequence.

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Contents Page Page Contents Troubleshooting Command line options Other Dell documents you might needDell Server Deployment Pack features overview Whats new in this releaseSP1 Before using Configuration Manager Page Importing a Dell Driver Cab files Upgrading a Dell Driver Cab filesWAIK/ADK Creating a boot image for deploying Dell PowerEdge servers Enabling command prompt for debugging boot images Importing Dlci Dell Server Driver PackagesDistributing content and updating distribution points Configuring the hardware components of your serverCreating a task sequence Creating a Dell specific task sequenceCreating a custom task sequence Editing a task sequenceConfiguring task sequence actions Adding diskpart clean to task sequenceDeploying a task sequence on static IP networks Preparing the .CSV fileUsing the bootable media for OS deployment Configuring system BiosCreating the bootable media for OS deployment Configuring file or command line parameter options OptionsConfiguring system Bios using XML input Import configuration fileConfiguring iDRAC 7 and iDRAC 8 using XML input Configuring RAID by using RAID Config wizard Configuring Set Boot OrderRetrieving boot device IDs Sample.xml Create configuration fileImport configuration file Controllers Using the Array BuilderHow Array Builder works Deleting a controller Adding a controllerEditing a controller Variable conditions ArraysAdding a new variable condition Editing a variable conditionLogical drives also known as virtual disks Disks also known as array disks Deleting a logical driveAdding a new disk Changing a diskCreating task sequences for RAID, DRAC, and iDRAC Exporting to XMLImporting XML Saving to packageConfiguration file Variable Replacement Configuring Variable Replacement tab optionsAdding Dell driver packages Retrieving log files or capturing configuration filesApplying the operating system image Page Troubleshooting Upgrade ScenarioName, type Set Site Server Address Command line options String Other Dell documents you might need Contacting DellAccessing documents from Dell support site