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Data Center Expert 7.9.x and newer - server hardware requirements

Picard EcoStruxureIT
‎2022-04-11 04:38 AM

Last Updated: Sisko JLehr Sisko ‎2025-05-12 08:45 AM

Data Center Expert 7.9.0 updated the server operating system to Rocky Linux.

 

Starting in version 7.9.2, the DCE server appliance supports UEFI boot required by new Dell server appliances.

Data Center Expert release notes

 

DCE appliances released in 2024 do not support DCE versions prior to 7.9.2

 

The Dell PowerEdge R250 server now used for Data Center Expert Basic (AP9465) and Standard (AP9470) appliances supports UEFI boot only. It does not support the BIOS boot option.

 

To accommodate the change in the server appliance in 2024, DCE 7.9.2 and newer were updated to use both the BIOS and UEFI boot options when deploying on a new appliance.

 

DCE versions prior to 7.9.2 use only the BIOS boot option so cannot be deployed on the Dell PowerEdge R250 server. 

 

Schneider Electric recommends that you keep your Data Center Expert software up to date.

If you have an existing appliance running a DCE version prior to 7.9.2 and want to transfer your configuration to a new appliance, you cannot deploy directly on the Dell PowerEdge R250.

Contact support for assistance.

 

Note: The virtual machine deployment option of DCE is not affected.

 

Dell servers used for the DCE Enterprise server appliance (AP9475) in the future may also have similar limitations.

 

Use the Dell service tag number to verify your server model.

 

Dell service tag on DCE server appliances

 

The Dell service tag number is the unique identifier for your DCE server. It is on the bottom or side of the case.

 

Go to the Dell website and enter the service tag number from your DCE server to see the server model and other details.  https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us

 

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DCE server appliances supported in version 8.1.0 and newer

 

AP9465

Dell PowerEdge R250  - Released 2024

Dell PowerEdge R240 – Generation 14 – Released 2018

Dell PowerEdge R230 – Generation 13 – Released 2015

 

AP9470

Dell PowerEdge R250  - Released 2024

Dell PowerEdge R240 – Generation 14 – Released 2018

Dell PowerEdge R230 – Generation 13 – Released 2015

 

AP9475

Dell PowerEdge R740 – Generation 14 – Released 2017

Dell PowerEdge R730 – Generation 13 – Released 2014

 

DCE server appliances supported in version 7.9.x and 8.0.0

 

AP9465

Dell PowerEdge R250  - Released 2024 - Supported in DCE 7.9.2 and newer 

Dell PowerEdge R240 – Generation 14 – Released 2018

Dell PowerEdge R230 – Generation 13 – Released 2015

Dell PowerEdge R220 – Generation 12 – Released 2012

 

AP9470

Dell PowerEdge R250  - Released 2024 - Supported in DCE 7.9.2 and newer

Dell PowerEdge R240 – Generation 14 – Released 2018

Dell PowerEdge R230 – Generation 13 – Released 2015

Dell PowerEdge R220 – Generation 12 – Released 2012

 

AP9475

Dell PowerEdge R740 – Generation 14 – Released 2017

Dell PowerEdge R730 – Generation 13 – Released 2014

Dell PowerEdge R720 – Generation 12 – Released 2012

 

Note: The dimensions of the DCE server appliance are subject to change.

 

Options for unsupported DCE servers

 

Contact support to discuss your upgrade options if your DCE server is no longer supported.

 

Options include:

 

  • Purchase and deploy a Data Center Expert VM.
    Data Center Expert virtual appliance is supported on VMware ESXi 6.7 and Hyper-V under Windows Server 2019 and 2022.
    See Data Center Expert Virtual Appliance

     

  • Contact sales to assist in purchasing a new DCE server. 

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