Onboard Dell XR12 Using HTTPs-Assisted Boot#

Note

This HTTPS option is mutually exclusive with the USB assisted approach.

Note

Before reading this guide, make sure you meet Dell Prerequisites.

Identify NIC#

  1. On the edge node, open iDRAC GUI.

  2. Go to System > Overview > Network Devices.

  3. Identify the device with a Link Status of Up. Note the details of this device for the next steps.

Configure UEFI for HTTPS boot#

HTTPS boot is required to securely onboard devices.

  1. In iDRAC, go to Configuration > BIOS Settings > Network Settings.

  2. Set HTTP Device1 to Enabled.

  3. Go to HTTP Device1 Settings > Interface and choose the NIC identified previously.

  4. Set the URI to https://tinkerbell-haproxy.CLUSTER_FQDN/tink-stack/signed_ipxe.efi path. This value is defined during installation of Edge Manageability Framework.

    Note

    Replace CLUSTER_FQDN with the name of the domain of the Edge Orchestrator.

  5. In TLS Authentication Configuration, set TLS Authentication Mode to One Way.

  6. Click Apply and then Reboot.

Set UEFI HTTPS boot through iDRAC#

  1. Launch iDRAC Virtual Console.

  2. Select Boot menu.

  3. Select UEFI HTTP boot.

  4. Go to Power > Reset System (warm boot).

The machine will reboot and start OS provisioning. To monitor the host status go to Verify Onboarding.