The CDROM image was a firmware upgrade image from Dell (based on Linux). Mounting the image with iDRAC, it worked nicely. As one of the Servers had a dying iDRAC (Dell R320), I needed an USB stick.

I switch between computers a lot, so I use a persistent Linux USB that keeps my workspace consistent anywhere.

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