Dell ThinOS 10.x Migration Guide

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Convert IGEL OS to ThinOS 10.x

ThinOS 10.x 2508 provides a seamless conversion path for IGEL OS versions 11 and 12, allowing these endpoints to be converted to ThinOS 10.x clients. To convert an IGEL 11.x device to ThinOS 10.x, begin by registering the device with the Universal Management Suite (UMS). Use the Scan for Devices feature, which automatically detects IGEL devices that are located within the same subnet as the UMS server or within a specified IP range. It is recommended to run the ThinOS 10.x Compatibility Checker before converting an IGEL device. Intel x86 or x64 configurations are supported for conversion.

Prerequisites

  • Ensure that the device has a minimum of 4 GB RAM and 32 GB storage before initiating the IGEL to ThinOS 10.x conversion.
  • Ensure that you register an IGEL device with the Universal Management Suite (UMS) using the Scan for Devices feature or you can register the device using a One-Time Password (OTP) generated from the UMS console. For more information, see Registering IGEL OS devices on the UMS server.
  • To obtain the IGEL OS to ThinOS 10.x conversion image, contact your Dell Sales Engineer or Dell Support.

Steps

  1. Launch the UMS console and go to Server > Files.
  2. Right-click Files and select New Directory to create a folder for conversion files, or choose New File to upload the conversion package directly.
  3. Browse and upload both conversion files:
    • IGEL_UMS_To_ThinOS10_conversion.tar.bz2
    • IGEL_UMS_To_ThinOS10_conversion.inf
  4. After uploading, verify that both files IGEL_UMS_To_ThinOS10_conversion.tar.bz2 and IGEL_UMS_To_ThinOS10_conversion.inf are listed under the UMS file server.
  5. To configure the custom partition, go to UMS Web App, and register the device.
  6. In the UMS Web App, click Edit Configuration for the target IGEL device.
  7. Go to System > System Customization > Custom Partition > Partition to configure custom partitions that are required for deploying the IGEL conversion package.
  8. Enable the Partition option.
  9. Specify the Size in GB using the G suffix. For example: 2G for 2 GB.
  10. Enter a Name for the custom partition, which acts as in Mount Point Name for the custom part.
  11. Enable Automatic Update.
  12. Enter the URL as the UMS File Server URL followed by the .inf file name. For example: Enter the complete path of the .inf file saved on the device.
  13. Enter the Username and Password credentials.
  14. In the Initial Action field, specify the script path as: /bin/sh /<mountpoint name configured in partition section>/custompart-dtos10.sh.
  15. Click Save and Close.
    After closing, a prompt appears asking whether to apply the configuration now or on reboot.
  16. Select Now to apply the changes immediately.
    This applies the configuration and reboots the device automatically to install ThinOS 10.x.
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