NIC usually ship with latest firmware, but may need to be updated for new features/better performance.Hard disks usually ship with recent firmware when new, but update may be needed if drives are replaced.Other component firmware may also be required:.Failsafe firmware ROM automatically stores backup copy of firmware. BIOS new firmware is uploaded to iDRAC and applied by lifecycle manager on the next reboot.iDRAC firmware can be upgraded from Linux without restarting node.Firmware must be applied in the following order: Two primary firmware payloads are required which must be compatible with each other.iDRAC serial console is connected to ttyS1 (COM2) speed 115,200 parity 8n1.password for user must be at least 8 characters, contain capital letters and numbers Configure user/password network information via ipmitool using the following parameters.Configure iDRAC in BIOS as per iDRAC options in the BIOS configuration (above).Note configuration details on asset record sheet.exit this screen by pressing ENTER, not ESC (which cancels changes) Enter System BIOS and configure the following:.Power on and press F2 to enter 'System Setup'.Profile 'Cluster Slave' BIOS configuration Ships with iDRAC8 express (shared IPMI LAN port, no KVM-over-IP) or iDRAC enterprise with dedicated port.24 DIMM slots requires 1 DIMM to boot max of 1.5TB RAM (24 x 64GB) slots 8-16 require CPU2 to be installed DIMM slot enumeration printed on chassis lid underside and matches PCB printing.GPU kit available (factory fit only) which can support 2 x passive 335W GPUs, leaving 3 x low-profile slots available.Ships with 3 x std-profile, 3 x low-profile and 2 x full-width PCI slots as standard.Many chassis versions including 8 x 3.5' disks, 12 x 3.5', 8 x 2.5', 24 x 2.5', also available with dual 2.5' and three 3.5' rear drive options.Can support two workstation-class CPUs (160W), but restrictions on drive and GPU type.Nodes are dual-socket Xeon E5-2600v3 or v4 supports 1 or 2 CPUs (max 145W).Ships with one or two 750W or 1100W PSU.

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