Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell EMC PowerEdge FX2 Version 2.
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1 Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell EMC PowerEdge FX2 The Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for Dell EMC PowerEdge FX2 is a System Management hardware and software solution for managing the Dell EMC PowerEdge FX2 chassis. Version 2.20 Release Date August 2018 Previous Version 2.10 Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
2 Platforms Affected Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for Dell PowerEdge FX2 supports the following: Chassis: • Dell PowerEdge FX2 • Dell PowerEdge FX2s Sleds: • Dell PowerEdge FC640 • Dell PowerEdge FD332 • Dell PowerEdge FC430 • Dell PowerEdge FC630 • Dell PowerEdge FC830 • Dell PowerEdge FM120x4 IOMs: • Dell PowerEdge FN 410S I/O Aggregator • Dell PowerEdge FN 410T I/O Aggregator • Dell PowerEdge FN2210S I/O Aggregator • Dell PowerEdge FX2 1 Gb x8 RJ45 pass-through module
3 License Requirements CMC supports software licensing to use advanced systems management features. For more information, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell EMC PowerEdge FX2 User's Guide.
4 What is Supported Supported Web Browsers and Operating Systems • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 • Microsoft EDGE • Safari 10.1.2 • Safari 11.1.
5 What is New • Changing the iDRAC DNS name from CMC. • Enabling CLI prompt to display chassis name. • Supporting two new COMMs cards Intel 10Gb NICs—Dell P/N C4D5P and 4V7G2 Release 2.10 • Supporting PowerEdge FD332 HBA330 storage solution on PowerEdge FX2s chassis. • Updating the Linux kernel open source package to version 4.9.31. • Enabling windows file sharing protocol version SMBv2 and SMBv3. • Updating the OpenSSH open source package to version 7.6p1.
– Fan sensor speed – Temperature sensor for chassis and servers • Supporting 2400W PSU on CMC version >= 1.4x. Release 1.42 • Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certified. Certification Number: #2861. For details, see www.csrc.nist.gov/ groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm#2861 Release 1.41 • Updated the OpenSSL open source package to version 1.0.2j. Release 1.40 • Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 cryptography capability. • Disabling AC Power Recovery.
• Display iDRAC DNS name as the slot name. • Option to view iDRAC LCLog results directly in CMC after applying a Server Configuration Profile. • Support for Secure IOM mode. Secure IOM provides additional CMC security to support IOMs running in UC-APL secured environments. • Support for launching IOA GUI on the Homepage and I/O Module overview page.
6 Fixes • Fixed an issue causing the PLX switches to power off when any sled in the chassis is powered down when PCIe reassignment is enabled. Release 2.10 • Fixed an issue causing a control panel synchronization failure during CMC firmware update. • Fixed an issue causing the PCIe adapters to potentially not link at the correct width or speed during sled reset. Release 2.00 • Fixed an issue causing shutdown of servers in redundancy alert only (RAO) mode during power supply failure.
7 Important Notes • CMC network default setting is Static with IP address of "192.168.0.120". Complete the CMC network setup by directly connecting a client system on the same network. For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller for PowerEdge FX2 Version 2.20 User's Guide available at dell.com/cmcmanuals. • Connecting the STK/Gb2 port of the CMC, located at the back of the chassis, to the management network can cause network disruption if not properly cabled and configured in CMC.
8 Known Issues Different PCIe card device name displayed on the iDRAC and CMC GUIs Description PCIe card device name displayed on the iDRAC GUI and CMC GUI is not same for Broadcom/Qlogic 10G card. Resolution Refer to the iDRAC GUI, it is accurate and current. Versions/Systems affected None Error occurs while importing CMC configuration file Description An error occurs while importing CMC configuration file using local or remote RACADM.
Static IPv6 IP address can be assigned to iDRAC blades Description Static IPv6 IP address can be assigned to iDRAC blades using RACADM deploy command even when the IPv6 interface of iDRAC is disabled. Resolution None There is no functionality loss. Versions/Systems affected All CMC versions for PowerEdge FX2.
9 Limitations Issue 1: Description In the Microsoft Edge browser, the Boot Identity Profiles page in the CMC GUI is slow when 1500 or more MAC addresses are created from the MAC pool for the Boot Identity profile. Resolution Create less than 1500 MAC address in the Microsoft Edge browser. Use other supported browsers for more than 1500 MAC addresses. Versions/Systems affected CMC for PowerEdge FX2 1.
10 PSOC Read Me Release Version:13 • Added I2C master module to read temperature sensor as master. • Allocated space in the DPM for enable/disable temperature sensor reading as master and sensor reading configurations. Release Version:12 • Defined a bit in the Virtual Status Register for rereading XML data. • Defined an IOM to CMC Doorbell bit to alert the CMC to reread XML data. Release Version:11 • Allocated space in the DPM for Port On or Off feature.
11 Installation Prerequisites See the Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell EMC PowerEdge FX2 Version 2.20 User's Guide for the following information: • Prerequisites • Hardware and software requirements • Installation and configuration Check for latest CMC firmware at dell.com/support. Installation Instructions 1 Set up initial access to CMC. 2 Access CMC through a network. 3 Add and configure CMC users. 4 Update CMC firmware.
12 Accessing documents from Dell Support site Latest Release Notes To access the latest Release Notes for this version, follow these steps: 1 Go to www.dell.com/cmcmanuals. 2 Click the link for this version of CMC. 3 Click Manuals & documents. Using direct links You can directly access the documents using the following links: Table 1. Direct links for documents URL Product dell.com/cmcmanuals Chassis Management Controller (CMC) dell.com/idracmanuals iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller dell.
13 Contacting Dell EMC NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell EMC for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to www.dell.com/ contactdell.
