Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) Version 1.65.65 and Lifecycle Controller 2 Remote Services Version 1.4.
Release Type and Definition Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) iDRAC7 is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for Dell PowerEdge systems. Lifecycle Controller 2 Remote Services (LC2-RS) LC2-RS provides advanced embedded systems management and is delivered as part of iDRAC7. LC2-RS enables remote systems management in a one-to-many method.
• Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Hypervisor 5.9 • Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Hypervisor 6.4 • Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Hypervisor 6.5 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) version 10 SP4 (64-bit) • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) version 11 SP2 • VMware vSphere version 5.0 U2 • VMware vSphere version 5.1 U2 • VMware vSphere version 5.5 • Citrix XenServer version 6.1 • Citrix XenServer version 6.
• Unable to update the MD1420 external enclosure firmware DUP. • PERC9: Multiple LCLog export to local share makes the iDRAC unresponsive. • 12th generation PERC9: Foreign configuration is imported automatically when auto-import feature is disabled. iDRAC7 - Important Notes • After an iDRAC7 firmware update, a few of the iDRAC7 Web interface panels or navigation menu items may contain incorrect or invalid entries. To resolve this, clear the browser cache(s) after updating the iDRAC7 firmware.
− When CSIOR is running − While entering SSM The connectivity lost is variable. In typical cases, it is approximately: − 40 seconds at system reboot and varies per NIC or link speed − 20 seconds when CSIOR is running − 40-60 seconds while entering SSM The reason is that when spanning tree is enabled, the switch does not allow the link to re-establish the connection after a reset until it completes checking for network loops. Server reboots reset the NIC and disconnects the link.
• When IVYBRIDGE CPU is installed on PowerEdge R720, R720xD, R620, T620, or M620 systems, the iDRAC7 firmware update from 1.45.45 to an earlier version is not allowed (example, from 1.45.45 to 1.40.40 or to 1.37.35, and so on). • When creating a Virtual Media image from a folder, the output image file size is at least 512 MB. • To launch Virtual Console using Java plug-in, only JavaWebStart versions 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7 from Sun (Oracle) is supported.
3. 4. Enable IPv6 and disable IPv4. Log in to iDRAC7 using the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN). For launching Virtual Console with IPv6 in Firefox 4.0 or later versions, from Windows management system, run ipconfig /flushdns in the command prompt. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC7 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 3: Description The Learn More pop-up on the License page does not appear using IE. Resolution Add *.dell.com to the trusted sites in the Security settings.
Resolution You must manually enable or disable the vFlash functionality after the firmware update as required. To do this, select or clear the vFlash Enabled option in the iDRAC7 Web interface, or use RACADM or WinRM remote service commands. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC7 supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7. Issue 11: Description On Microsoft Windows7 operating system, while launching Virtual Console in native mode using Internet Explorer, the iDRAC7 Login page is displayed. Virtual Console uses plug-ins and due to insufficient privileges plug-in does not load and iDRAC7 Login page is displayed. Resolution Reboot operating system and log in to iDRAC7 Web interface. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
as RACADM or the Web interface. Remote RACADM can be used in a script to batch-enable Active Directory. If a local iDRAC7 user is not enabled or is not configured for remote access, the administrative user must use local RACADM or OpenManage Server Administrator to configure a local user. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
Issue 19: Description In the iDRAC7 Web interface -> Overview -> Server -> Power/Thermal -> Power Monitoring tab -> Power section, the Power Unit selector only changes the unit of measure. Due to the oscillating nature of power, the Present Reading cannot be displayed as units for Current (Amps). Resolution None. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
Resolution To view the correct storage inventory data, perform a server power cycle (cold boot). Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7 and out-of-band enabled PERC storage controllers. Issue 24: Description If a NIC card, with partitioning enabled, is replaced with a similar type of card, without partitioning enabled, the configurations from the previous card are not applied to the new card.
Issue 28: Description: When running the Virtual Media client on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the Virtual Media client may not be able to access a floppy disk in read-write mode because of a problem with the client workstation operating system. Resolution: Apply the operating system update to the Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 client workstation operating system as specified in the following link: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2496290.
Resolution Upload a valid PKCS#12 format certificate file. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7. Issue 33: Description: On applying Delete Custom SSL Certificate when no certificate (CSC) is available, GUI displays the message: RAC0507 Unable to find the requested resource. Do one of the following and retry the operation: o Turn on the system. o Make the resource available. Resolution: No impact as such, the request to delete non-existent CSC results in this message.
Issue 37: After an iDRAC7 firmware update, some of the iDRAC7 Web interface panels or navigation menu items may contain incorrect or invalid entries. Resolution Clear your browser cache(s) after updating the iDRAC7 firmware. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7. Issue 38: Description Credential vault contents may be erased when upgrading to or downgrading from iDRAC7 firmware version 1.40.40, resulting in different symptoms.
Resolution Run local racadm from the racadm installation directory. Issue 42: Description In the iDRAC7 Web interface, the System Inventory or Network Device page for Fibre Channel devices does not display the current firmware version or vendor name details for Emulex FC16 card. Resolution Update the FC16 firmware twice from the operating system (not using the iDRAC update method). For more information, see Emulex documentation. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
Issue 46: Description In some scenarios, typically when a PCIe SSD is removed from a server slot and a different PCIe SSD is inserted within a span of 5-10 seconds into the same slot, the server fan speeds may not get optimally configured to accommodate the thermal profile or tier of the inserted PCIe SSD. Resolution Power cycle the server. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7 and PCIe SSDs.
Issue 49: Description When logging into iDRAC console, occasionally log in fails with PKCS security error. Resolution Run the racadm sslresetcfg command to clear this issue and log in successfully. This installs the default certificates and any self-signed or customer SSL certificates are replaced with the default certificate. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge Systems with iDRAC7. Issue 50: Description In iDRAC7 version 1.45.
Resolution: Set the allow_execmod policy to 'on' by running the following command: setsebool -P allow_execmod on Versions/Systems Affected All versions of iDRAC on 12th generation Dell PowerEdge Servers. Issue 54: Description After upgrading to Java 1.7.0, a login failure is observed when launching Virtual Media or Virtual Console using the Java plugins. By default, Java 1.7.
Resolution Use OS to iDRAC Pass-through channel in USB NIC mode. Versions/Systems Affected: Full Height PowerEdge M820 server with Emulex bNDC ((which supports OS to iDRAC Pass-through but does not support hardware arbitration). Issue 57: Description: If you have configured the OS to iDRAC Pass-through channel to LOM PT mode and if the iDRAC firmware is upgraded from 1.45.45 or lower versions to 1.50.
Issue 61: Description If Attach Mode is set to Detach on iDRAC Web interface (on the Attached Media page), then Map CD/DVD and Map Remove Disk does not appear in the Virtual Media drop-down menu after Virtual Media is connected from Virtual Console. Resolution No impact and can be ignored. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC7 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 62: Description While executing a remote diagnostics from RACADM CLI, the diagnostic mode type of “2-Both” reports as an invalid input.
Issue 65: Description On the Firmware Update page, after uploading a .img file, any subsequent request may be redirected to the Login page. This may be due to a session timeout. Resolution Make sure that the session time out is set to a value that is required for the upload process to complete (at least 2-3 minutes), depending on the file size. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7 1.55.
Resolution If the Rollback page is opened using Mac or Safari browser and if you click Refresh, the RAC0505 error message is displayed. Versions/Systems Affected: All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7. Issue 70: Description After deleting the iDRAC Enterprise license and if you log in to the iDRAC Web interface and navigate to the Network page, a pop up message “Invalid VLAN iD” appears. Resolution 1. Go to the iDRAC Settings Utility and reset iDRAC to default settings. 2.
Resolution If the system is still powered on, ignore this message. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge Rack and Tower servers. Issue 74: Description If the iDRAC has a large number of records in the Lifecycle Log and from remote RACADM, if you run the racadm lclog view, an error message is displayed. Resolution To view the logs, use local racadm, firmware racadm, iDRAC Web interface or WSMAN. To view the latest logs using remote racadm, use the -n option.
Issue 78: Description When accessing the iDRAC Help from FM120x4 server, the Help pages for Backup and Export Server Profile and Import Server Profile shows content for vFlash option. Resolution The vFlash option is not applicable for FM120x4. Versions/Systems Affected Dell PowerEdge FM120x4. Issue 79: Description Help page entry for Node ID is not present under System Details page. Resolution Node ID is displayed only for FM120x4 server in the - format.
Issue 83: Description Performing a racadm racresetcfg does not clear any previously set Automatic Update settings as expected. Resolution To reset the settings, use a command to manually clear the settings or use the iDRAC Web interface. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7 firmware versions 1.51.51, 1.55.55, and 1.57.57.
• For SLES 11 SP2: A prompt appears for the Super user password in the operating system console. Provide the root password and proceed with the graceful shutdown or firmware/BIOS update. • For Windows OS in screen lock state: Graceful shutdown does not happen because, Windows operating system has a policy setting to disable shutdown while in locked state. Make sure that this policy is enabled. If it is not enabled, then it proceeds with ungraceful shutdown. This is equivalent to losing power.
LC2-RS - Important Notes If the iDRAC7 version is 1.50.50, Lifecycle Controller version must to be updated to 1.3.0.x. LC2-RS - Known Issues Issue 1: Description Lifecycle Controller may not perform the required operation correctly if incompatible iDRAC firmware is used. Resolution Update the Lifecycle Controller version to 1.3.0.x if the iDRAC7 version is 1.50.50. Versions/Systems Affected All LC2-RS supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
• In the iDRAC Configuration Wizard, there is no a selection for auto-attached on the Virtual Media Configuration page. • During an UEFI based SLES 10 and SLES 11 installation, make sure that no additional USB or block storage devices are connected to the system. If there are one or more USB or block storage devices plugged into the system, the auto loading of drivers from the embedded storage fails.
7. 8. Select the firmware file and click Install or Install and Reboot. If it is a DUP, Install dynamically changes to Install and Reboot and at the same time the Install Next Reboot is activated. When you click Install and Reboot or Install Next Reboot, the message “Updating Job Queue” is displayed. Click OK. The Job Queue page is displayed, where you can view and manage the firmware update. After the update is completed, iDRAC7 restarts automatically.
-a:basic -SkipCNcheck -SkipCAcheck -format:Pretty Note: Lifecycle Controller uses a self-signed certificate for HTTPS (SSL) communication. Self-signed certificates are not accepted by the WinRM client and WinRM commands do not work without these options: -SkipCNcheck and –SkipCAcheck OpenWSMAN CLI OpenWSMAN CLI is an open source Linux WS-MAN client. OpenWSMAN CLI source code and installation details are available at: http://sourceforge.
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