Dell PowerEdge XR8620t

Resources to install operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, you can install a supported operating system by using one of the
resources provided in the table below. For information about how to install the operating system, see the documentation links
provided in the table below.
Table 35. Resources to install the operating system
Resource Documentation links
iDRAC Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guideor for system specific Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User's Guide, go to PowerEdge Manuals > Product Support page of your system >
Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest
documentation version, see KB article at KB78115.
Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at iDRAC Manualsor for system specific Dell Lifecycle Controller
User's Guide , go to PowerEdge Manuals > Product Support page of your system > Documentation.
Dell recommends using Lifecycle Controller to install the OS, since all required drivers are installed on
the system.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for your platform and for latest
documentation version, see KB article at KB78115.
OpenManage
Deployment Toolkit
OpenManage Manuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell certified VMware
ESXi
Virtualization solutions
NOTE: For more information about installation and how-to videos for operating systems supported on PowerEdge systems,
see Supported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge systems.
Topics:
• Options to download and install OS drivers
• Downloading drivers and firmware
Options to download and install OS drivers
You can choose any one of the following options to download and install OS drivers. For information about how to download or
install OS drivers, see the documentation links provided in the table below.
Table 36.
Options to download and install OS drivers
Option Documentation
Dell support site Downloading drivers and firmware section.
iDRAC virtual media Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide or
for system specific, go to Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller User's Guide > Product Support page of your
system > Documentation .
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release for
your platform and for latest documentation version, see
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller Release Notes.
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