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Operating System & Firmware Setup
Chapter 6
The VSSEP1EC Server Module is a compact, full-function compute node for the
VSS2249RQ Storage Server and is designed to run an operating system from
the two type M.M2 SSDs, an optional Pre-boot Execution Environment (PXE)
server, or a USB device. This chapter explores the recommended methods for
the operating system and firmware set up for each server module.
Supported Operating Systems
The server module utilizes a single AMD EPYC™ Rome or Milan CPU and
supports the following Linux and Windows® operating systems. Contact a
Viking Enterprise Solutions support representative for information on other
operating systems.
Establishing Server Console Access
The VSSEP1EC Server Module uses the ASPEED® AST2500 (video over IP)
iBMC. Connecting a PC (either a desktop or laptop) to the server's serial or
video functionality is necessary to obtain and define various settings in the
BIOS, and to install an operating system.
This section provides the procedures necessary to establish a serial connection
in order to obtain the BMC IP address from the BIOS, and then to establish a
virtual video connection over the BMC controller to prepare for operating system
installation. Also included are instructions for using an optional, alternative
method for establishing a serial connection using IPMI SOL.
CTC-DOC-002293, Rev A.2
CAUTION: The M.2 SSDs are NOT hot-swappable or field-serviceable. Opening any
of the canister covers might void the warranty. Contact a Viking Enterprise Solutions™
support representative for assistance.
Linux, e.g. CentOS®, Ubuntu®, or Fedora®
Windows Server® 2012
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