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

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

DCE versions 7.9.x and newer do not support server appliances (AP9465, AP9470, and AP9475) manufactured before 2012.

Data Center Expert release notes

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 7.9.x and newer

AP9465

Dell PowerEdge R240 – Generation 14 – Released 2018

Dell PowerEdge R230 – Generation 13 – Released 2015

Dell PowerEdge R220 – Generation 12 – Released 2012

AP9470

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:

• Purchase and deploy a Data Center Expert VM.
  Data Center Expert virtual appliance is supported on VMware ESXi 7.0.3.
  See Data Center Expert Virtual Appliance

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