Verizon Far Edge are using Red Hats solution for RAN site deployments using Image based install (operator) via gitops.  Verizons flow is as follows:

Flow:

• Pre install at factory
• ISO is generated
• Server is pre-installed using the ISO 
• Server shuts down on successful pre-install

• Server is either:
• Shipped to site
• Placed on a shelf until needed in the field

• Production site:
• IBI of the CaaS
• Prior to installation:
• Validations run by Verizon’s automation system using a “skinny OS”
• Check for BIOS settings, network reachability 
• Check for successful IBI factory pre-install

• • • • • • • OCP Version

• • • • • • • ISO pre-install was “successful”

• Complete installation

Given the servers are pre-installed and shelved, it is pertinent to validate that prior to IBI at the production site that the server has the correct OCP version being pre-installed and that the factory pre-install had been successful.