Setup Guide

Topics:
• Setting Up Your Dell PowerEdge Server Using Dell Lifecycle Controller
Setting Up Your Dell PowerEdge Server Using Dell
Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller is an advanced embedded systems management technology that enables remote server management
using integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). Using Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware using a local or
Dell-based firmware repository. The OS Deployment wizard available in Lifecycle Controller enables you to deploy an operating
system.
This document provides a quick overview of the steps to set up your PowerEdge server using Lifecycle Controller.
NOTE: Before you begin, ensure that you set up your server using the Getting Started Guide document that shipped with
your server.
To set up your PowerEdge server using Lifecycle Controller:
1. Connect the video cable to the video port and the network cables to the iDRAC and LOM port.
Figure 1. Video port, iDRAC port, and Lights Out Management (LOM) port
2. Turn on or restart the server and press F10 to start Lifecycle Controller.
Figure 2. Starting Lifecycle Controller
NOTE: If you miss pressing F10, restart the server and press F10.
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