* * * July 20, 2009: Dell Server Deployment Pack 1.1 Is Now Available – Direct Download * * *

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What is the Dell Server Deployment Pack?

The Dell Server Deployment Pack (DSDP) is an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI)-based tool that integrates directly into the Microsoft® System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007 (ConfigMgr) console. It eliminates the need for command-line tools and scripts normally used in the Dell™ OpenMange™ Deployment Toolkit (DTK) software. To configure and deploy your Dell systems, you need to select configuration options and commands on the GUI using drop-down lists and check boxes (see "Using The Dell Deployment Pack"). These selections make your system deployment an easy, automated task.

What's new in 1.1:

The 1.1 release extends the capability of the DSDP 1.0 to allow for deployments into 11g platforms, using the recently released OpenManage 6.1. Please refer to DSDP 1.0 documents for usage instructions.

Overview of Dell Server Deployment Pack Features

Using the ConfigMgr Task Sequence Editor, you can do the following with the Dell Deployment Pack:

• Configure your system's Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID), and BIOS. You can configure BIOS and RAID using .ini files. You can configure your system settings using the GUI or command-line interface (CLI) options. You can also configure RAID using the Array Builder wizard.
• Create a Dell-specific boot image that will be used in the OS deployment.
• Create and apply driver installation packages for specific Dell systems.

System Requirements:

• Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager with Service Pack 1 or R2
• At least 1 GB of free disk space on the same drive that contains the ConfigMgr installation files
• A configured Network Access Account for ConfigMgr site(s).

Supported Hardware Systems

The Dell Server Deployment Pack 1.1 supports the following Dell PowerEdge™ systems:
PowerEdge 800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1850, 1855, 2800, 2850, 6800, 6850, 1900, 1950, 1955, 2900, 2970, 6950, SC1435, 2950, T105, R200, R900, R805, M600, M605, T605, R300, T300, M805, M905, R905, R610, R710, T610,R410, T410, T710, M610, T710 and M710.
The Dell Server Deployment Pack 1.1 also supports the following Dell PowerVault(TM) systems: 0100, 0500, 0600, NX1950 and DL2000.

The Dell Deployment Pack 1.0 supports the following Dell PowerEdge™ systems:
PowerEdge 800, 830, 840, 850, 860, 1850, 1855, 2800, 2850, 6800, 6850, 1900, 1950, 1955, 2900, 2970, 6950, SC1435, 2950, T105, R200, R900, R805, M600, M605, T605, R300, T300, R805, PV0100, PV0500, PV0600, NX1950, M805, M905, and R905.

Supported Operating Systems

• Microsoft Windows Server® 2003, Small Business Server (SP2, R2)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x86, x86_64 Edition SP2 and SP2 R2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard and Enterprise Editions (x86) and (x86_64)
• Microsoft Windows® Small Business Server 2008 x64 (64 bit Edition)
• Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008 x64 (64 bit Edition)

Note: This release is not supported on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2.

Additional Detailed Topic Links

Dell Deployment Pack Online Documents

Dell Deployment Pack Installation Instructions

Using the Dell Deployment Pack for ConfigMgr

Troubleshooting the Dell Deployment Pack for ConfigMgr