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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
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
Options for unsupported DCE servers
Contact support to discuss your upgrade options if your DCE server is no longer supported.
Options include:
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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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