and so Begins Project C2100

posted Dec 14, 2015, 7:22 PM by Eric Bucklin   [ updated Dec 14, 2015, 7:41 PM ]


2015-12-14
For a while I have wanted to upgrade/replace/make more manageable my Dell DCS C6005.

I eventually decided on a Dell C2100, after much debate with a coworker over a Dell R710/15.

I received the device this evening so here is what I have for data so far, the BMC refusing my connection...:( and so it begins.

Start by downloading esxi v6 update one from here: VMware vSphere Hypervisor 6
//If you don't have an account create one it's free and easy...
Download your ISO...
Install Instructions:
1. Download YUMI - Multiboot Tool
2. Put a thumb drive in your computer preferably 8-16GB variety; I used a Sandisk Tiny USB 3.0 16GB
3. Use Yumi to create a bootable ISO with: 
3.1 Try Unlisted ISO (via Syslinux)....... Fail can't find file .32
3.1 Try Unlisted ISO (Grub from RAM).. Fail PSOD(Purple Screen of Death, much more soothing than BSOD you know lavender and all that...)Hard Reboot Necessary
3.1 Try Unlisted ISO (Grub)................ Fail PSOD(Not so soothing this time, back to the old optical disk ages no me gusta...)Hard Reboot Necessary
*Side Note you might need to download Supermicro IMPIView
** Well I loaned a buddy of mine my optical drive so we will try again tomorrow.

Helpful Articles:

Default Username and Password: root
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/servers/f/177/t/19445236

more to follow

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