Options To Install The Operating System; Methods To Download Firmware And Drivers - Dell DR4300 System Owner's Manual

The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.

Options to install the operating system

If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 27. Resources to install the operating system
Resources
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell certified VMware ESXi
Supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on
Dell PowerEdge systems

Methods to download firmware and drivers

You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 28. Firmware and drivers
Methods
From the Dell Support site
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM)
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME)
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU)
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK)
Downloading the drivers and firmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
Steps
1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.
2. Under the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express Service Code box.
NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Detect My Product to allow the system to automatically detect your
Service Tag, or under General support, navigate to your product.
3. Click Drivers & Downloads.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4. Download the drivers you need to a USB drive, CD, or DVD.
Location
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Dell.com/ossupport
Supported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge Systems
Location
Dell.com/support/home
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
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