DSDP 2.0 is now available here.

Dell Server Deployment Pack (DSDP) configures your server's Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), RAID, and BIOS using INI files and Command Line Interface (CLI) options. You can also configure RAID using the Array Builder Wizard. Dell Server Deployment Pack eliminates the need for command-line tools and scripts normally used in conjunction with the Dell Deployment Toolkit (DTK).

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What is the Dell Server Deployment Pack?

Dell Server Deployment pack configures your server's Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), RAID, and BIOS using INI files and Command Line Interface (CLI) options. You can also configure RAID using the Array Builder Wizard. It also creates a Dell specific boot image that will be used in the operating system deployment.


What's new in 2.0:

  • Support for Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager

  • Support for PowerEdge™ 12th generation servers

  • Support for Dell Deployment Tool Kit (DTK) v3.5 to v4.0

  • Task sequence optimized in Configuration Manager 2007 SP2 and later

  • Support to extract Dell driver packages directly from ISO images stored locally or on the network

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.

Supported Hardware and Software Requirements for Dell Server Deployment Pack

For information on hardware and software requirements, installing,uninstalling, or upgrading the Dell Server Deployment Pack 2.0 for Configuration Manager, refer the Installation Guide.

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Dell Deployment Pack Online Documents

Dell Deployment Pack Installation Instructions

Using the Dell Deployment Pack for ConfigMgr

Troubleshooting the Dell Deployment Pack for ConfigMgr