Inspur OS - User Manual

Inspur Server
OS Installation Guide
Document Version: V2.3
Release Date: January 19, 2022

Summary

Installation Introduction

Install Operating System Methods

Explains OS installation via BMC or USB/CD-ROM.

Server Login Procedures

Details methods for logging into the server via PC or KVM.

Server OS Installation Workflow

Choose OS Installation Method

Identify Compatible OS Versions

Steps to find compatible OS versions from the Inspur website.

Install OS via BMC (Purley Platform)

BMC Web GUI Login and Configuration

Procedure to configure IP and log into the BMC Web GUI.

Install Windows Server 2016

Detailed steps for installing Windows Server 2016 via CD-ROM or ISO.

Install OS via BMC (Whitley;Cedar Island)

BMC Web GUI Login and Configuration

Procedure to configure IP and log into the BMC Web GUI.

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3

Detailed steps for installing RHEL 8.3 via CD-ROM or ISO.

Install OS via USB;CD-ROM (Purley Platform)

Configure RAID Arrays (UEFI Mode)

Guide to configure RAID arrays using LSI SAS3108MR card in UEFI mode.

Install Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.4

Detailed steps for installing RHEL 7.4 via CD-ROM or ISO.

Server Drivers and Firmware Management

Check Driver and Firmware Versions

How to check current driver versions on Windows and Linux.

Install;Update Drivers on Windows

Detailed steps for installing chipset drivers on Windows Server 2019.

Update Server Firmware

Instructions for updating firmware of various server components.

OS Fault Diagnosis and Tools

Configure Memory Dump Tools

Guide to configure memory dump tools for OS crash analysis.

Configure Serial Port Redirection

How to redirect serial port output for log collection.

OS Installation Troubleshooting

Common issues encountered during OS installation and their solutions.

Obtain Technical Support

Preparations for Contacting Inspur Support

Information on necessary preparations before contacting support.

Available Technical Support Channels

Details on available technical support channels.

Inspur OS Specifications

General

Brand	Inspur
Model	OS
Category	Server
Language	English