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Dell iDRAC - User Manual

Dell iDRAC
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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7)
and iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for Dell
PowerEdge Servers Version 2.40.40.40
Release Notes
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Summary

Notes, cautions, and warnings

Release Notes

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)

Defines iDRAC as a systems management hardware and software solution for remote management and recovery.

Lifecycle Controller GUI

Describes LC-GUI as an out-of-band mechanism for platform configuration and firmware updates.

Lifecycle Controller Remote Services

Explains LC-RS provides advanced embedded systems management via WS-Management protocol.

Version Information

Specifies the release version for iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller.

Platforms Affected

What is Supported?

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the operating systems compatible with iDRAC7 and iDRAC8.

Supported Web Browsers

Lists the web browsers that are compatible with iDRAC7 and iDRAC8.

Whats New

Hardware (server;storage platform specific)

Highlights new hardware support or platform-specific changes.

iDRAC;LC Firmware Enhancements

Covers new features or updates specific to iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller firmware.

Security Enhancements

Highlights new security features or changes.

Fixes

Resolved Hardware Issues

Details fixes for hardware or platform-specific issues.

Resolved iDRAC;LC Firmware Issues

Lists resolved issues specific to iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller firmware.

Resolved Security Issues

Lists resolved issues related to security.

Important Notes

Job Execution Order Note

Guidance on job execution order for components and iDRAC DUP.

TLS Protocol Update Note

Instructions to enable TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.1 on older Windows versions.

Known Issues

Limitations

Virtual Disk Cloning Limitation

Issue with cloning 64 virtual disks on 13th Gen PowerEdge servers.

OS Deployment Scratch Space Limitation

OS deployment failure due to full scratch space on Lifecycle Controller.

PCIe SSD Reporting Limitation

PCIe SSDs not reported on Enclosure Summary page for PowerEdge T630.

Installation

Installation Instructions

Steps for installing firmware via Windows, Linux, and iDRAC web interface.

Upgrade Process

Information regarding firmware upgrade process.

Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Client Tools

OpenWSMAN CLI Usage

Details on using the OpenWSMAN CLI tool for WS-MAN commands.

Contacting Dell Support

Accessing Dell Support Documentation

Summary

Notes, cautions, and warnings

Release Notes

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)

Defines iDRAC as a systems management hardware and software solution for remote management and recovery.

Lifecycle Controller GUI

Describes LC-GUI as an out-of-band mechanism for platform configuration and firmware updates.

Lifecycle Controller Remote Services

Explains LC-RS provides advanced embedded systems management via WS-Management protocol.

Version Information

Specifies the release version for iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller.

Platforms Affected

What is Supported?

Supported Operating Systems

Lists the operating systems compatible with iDRAC7 and iDRAC8.

Supported Web Browsers

Lists the web browsers that are compatible with iDRAC7 and iDRAC8.

Whats New

Hardware (server;storage platform specific)

Highlights new hardware support or platform-specific changes.

iDRAC;LC Firmware Enhancements

Covers new features or updates specific to iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller firmware.

Security Enhancements

Highlights new security features or changes.

Fixes

Resolved Hardware Issues

Details fixes for hardware or platform-specific issues.

Resolved iDRAC;LC Firmware Issues

Lists resolved issues specific to iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller firmware.

Resolved Security Issues

Lists resolved issues related to security.

Important Notes

Job Execution Order Note

Guidance on job execution order for components and iDRAC DUP.

TLS Protocol Update Note

Instructions to enable TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.1 on older Windows versions.

Known Issues

Limitations

Virtual Disk Cloning Limitation

Issue with cloning 64 virtual disks on 13th Gen PowerEdge servers.

OS Deployment Scratch Space Limitation

OS deployment failure due to full scratch space on Lifecycle Controller.

PCIe SSD Reporting Limitation

PCIe SSDs not reported on Enclosure Summary page for PowerEdge T630.

Installation

Installation Instructions

Steps for installing firmware via Windows, Linux, and iDRAC web interface.

Upgrade Process

Information regarding firmware upgrade process.

Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Client Tools

OpenWSMAN CLI Usage

Details on using the OpenWSMAN CLI tool for WS-MAN commands.

Contacting Dell Support

Accessing Dell Support Documentation

Dell iDRAC Specifications

General IconGeneral
Remote ManagementYes
TypeRemote Access Controller
InterfaceWeb GUI, Command-Line Interface (CLI), IPMI, Redfish
Management InterfaceDedicated or shared network port
Virtual MediaYes
Remote ConsoleYes
Power ManagementYes
Firmware UpdatesYes
Alerts and MonitoringYes
AlertingSNMP, email, syslog
Supported ProtocolsIPMI, SNMP, Redfish, WS-Man
SecuritySSL/TLS encryption, role-based access control
AuthenticationLocal user accounts, Active Directory, LDAP
VersioniDRAC9 (latest generation)

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