Server Configuration Best Practices For Dell PowerEdge Servers

By Jeff Pieta |

2 minute read

Standard VMware vHost with Local Storage
- Operating System -gtVMware ESXi X.X Embedded Image on Flash Media (License Not Included)
- IDSDM and VFlash Card Reader -gt ISDM and Combo Card Reader
- Internal SD Module -gt 2x 16GB microSDHC/SDXC Card
- Embedded Systems Management -gt iDracX, Enterprise
- Additional Software -gt OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter - 1 host increment, 5 year license digitally fulfilled
- Dell Services: Extended Service -gt 3 Years -gt ProSupport and Next Business Day Onsite Service, 36 Month(s)
- Deployment Services -gt No Installation
- BIOS Settings - Standard -gt A/C Power Recovery On
- Trusted Platform Module -gt Trusted Platform Module 2.0
- Rack Rails -gt ReadyRails™ Sliding Rails Without Cable Management Arm


No HDD - Using iSCSI SAN or other Central Storage
- Chassis Configuration -gt No Hard Drive, No Backplane chassis
- Boot Optimized Storage Cards -gt BOSS controller card + with 2 M.2 Sticks XXXG (RAID 1)
- Operating System -gt VMware ESXi X.X Embedded Image on BOSS (License Not Included)
- Embedded Systems Management -gt iDracX, Enterprise
- Additional Software -gt OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter - 1 host increment, 5 year license digitally fulfilled
- Dell Services: Extended Service -gt 3 Years -gt ProSupport and Next Business Day Onsite Service, 36 Month(s)
- Deployment Services -gt No Installation
- BIOS Settings - Standard -gt A/C Power Recovery On
- Trusted Platform Module -gt Trusted Platform Module 2.0


Standard HyperV Host with Local Storage

- Boot Optimized Storage Cards -gt BOSS controller card + with 2 M.2 Sticks XXXG (RAID 1)
- Operating System -gt No Operating System
- Embedded Systems Management -gt iDracX, Enterprise
- Additional Software -gt OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter - 1 host increment, 5 year license digitally fulfilled
- Dell Services: Extended Service -gt 3 Years -gt ProSupport and Next Business Day Onsite Service, 36 Month(s)
- Deployment Services -gt No Installation
- BIOS Settings - Standard -gt A/C Power Recovery On
- Trusted Platform Module -gt Trusted Platform Module 2.0
Last modified April 7, 2021
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