iDRAC9 Version 4.22.00.00 Release Notes July 2020 Rev.
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Contents Chapter 1: Release summary..........................................................................................................6 Priority and recommendations..........................................................................................................................................6 Chapter 2: Compatibility............................................................................................................... 7 License Requirements...........................................
Joining iDRAC to Group Manager fails on VLAN network...................................................................................... 22 CPU information not available in hardware inventory.............................................................................................. 22 Intel Coldstream NVMe drives appearing as cryptographic erase capable.........................................................22 Missing Qlogic NIC Partitions in iDRAC GUI..................................................
Firmware and driver update............................................................................................................................................34 Miscellaneous..................................................................................................................................................................... 35 Chapter 9: Updating iDRAC firmware..........................................................................................
1 Release summary The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make server administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell servers. This release adds multiple fixes and improves iDRAC stability. Version iDRAC9 4.22.00.00 Release date July 2020 To download this version of iDRAC, see Downloading iDRAC firmware installation file on page 36.
2 Compatibility Topics: • • • • • • License Requirements Supported systems Previous versions Supported managed server operating systems and hypervisors Supported web browsers Supported software License Requirements iDRAC features are available based on the purchased license. ● ● ● ● iDRAC Express—Available by default on all blade servers, and rack or tower servers of 600 or higher series iDRAC Enterprise—Available on all servers as an upgrade iDRAC Datacenter—Available on all servers as an upgrade.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● PowerEdge R940 PowerEdge R940xa PowerEdge T140 PowerEdge T340 PowerEdge T440 PowerEdge T640 Precision 7920 Rack Precision 7920 XL Rack DCS 9660 DCS 9690 DSS 9600 DSS 9620 DSS 9630 Previous versions ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 3.30.30.30 3.31.31.31 3.32.32.32 3.34.34.34 3.36.36.36 3.40.40.40 3.42.42.42 4.00.00.00 4.10.10.10 4.11.11.11 4.20.20.20 NOTE: Updating iDRAC firmware from a previous version such as 3.2x, 3.1x, 3.0x to the latest version is not supported.
○ ESXi 7.0 Supported web browsers ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Microsoft EDGE Safari 12.x Mozilla Firefox 64 Mozilla Firefox 65 Google Chrome 75 Google Chrome 76 Supported software Java ● Java - Oracle version OpenSource tools ● OpenJDK 8u202 ● Adopt Open JDK ● You may utilize an open source version of AdoptOpenJDK or OpenJDK (“Adopt Open JDK”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Adopt Open JDK community at the link below. ● You use Adopt Open JDK at your own risk.
3 New and enhanced features Topics: • • • iDRAC and LC firmware Hardware - Server or storage platform specific Scripting — All API and CLI related items iDRAC and LC firmware ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Added DIMM slot identifier in IPMI SEL logs. Added filter options for IP ranges. Added support for Simple Certificate Protocol. Updated iDRAC password policy for enhanced security. Enhanced LC SSM (Lifecycle Controller System Service Mode) Task Name display.
4 Fixes Topics: • • • iDRAC and LC firmware Hardware - Server or storage platform specific Scripting — All API and CLI related items iDRAC and LC firmware ● 162240: Fixed an issue that was enabling Redfish interface to function even though it is actually set to disabled. ● 162756: Fixed an issue where Configresults failed to display configured VAM-capable NIC attributes after an SCP import was performed with staged configuration, while IOID optimization was enabled.
5 Deprecated features The following table displays the features that are listed as Deprecated* or Removal**: Features iDRAC9 SM-CLP Removal VM CLI Removal VFlash Deprecated Backup and Restore Deprecated RBAP and Simple Identity profiles Removal WSman Deprecated DCIM_account profile Removal Deprecated*-No longer being updated or new features added. Removal**-Code has been removed, this feature is no longer functional.
6 Important notes 1. AD/LDAP diagnostic results will display Not Run or Not Applicable for Ping Directory Server Tests. ICMP ping tests are no longer performed while running AD/LDAP diagnostics. 2. While generating Server Configuration Profile templates using the Clone or Replace option, ensure that the template is updated using a password that complies with the restrictions set on the target iDRAC, or use the 'Include Password Hash' option. 3.
b. LC cannot involve CSIOR. However, if a server AC power cycle or iDRAC reboot is performed, the OEMDRV drive is automatically detached. 26. CPLD firmware update has no impact on Trusted Platform Module enablement. 27. Depending on the virtual storage device attached through iDRAC, that is, USB drive or CD/DVD .ISO file, LC displays Virtual Floppy or Virtual CD respectively. 28. If the network is not configured and you try to perform a network operation in LC, a warning message is displayed.
43. This note is applicable only to PowerEdge R540. While updating the BIOS firmware through local RACADM with local share, you may get an error "ERROR: RAC989: Unable to apply the BIOS_3P4XY_WN64_1.6.11.EXE firmware update." Use the direct DUP installation or installation through CIFS/NFS share to update the BIOS firmware. 44. If you get an error while performing SupportAssist collection through RACADM using HTTPS share, use the following commands to perform the collection: a. Racadm SupportAssist collect.
66. Due to a DMTF tool limitation, the URIs for some OEM actions that are extensions to the DMTF schemas may not appear in the OpenAPI.YAML file. 67. The iDRAC Virtual Keyboard labeling is changed to upper case to align it with the physical keyboard layout. 68. Keyboard interactive authentication has been enabled on the iDRAC SSH Server to provide enhanced security. SSH clients now require both password authentication and keyboard interactive authentication to before logging in a user in to iDRAC. 69.
7 Known issues — To be fixed in future releases Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • iDRAC9 use of AngularJS version 1.7.
• • • • • • • • • • Device description and type not displayed Get method on UefiTargetBootSourceOverride attribute shows null value Sluggishness in Virtual Console Blank boot capture file generated Unable to export factory shipped inventory NIC or FC device slot listed in hardware inventory even when disabled in BIOS Get operation not displaying model or serial number for PCIe devices Boot mode error during OS deployment Repetitive PR7 messages related to PSU in LC logs after a system erase operation After
OpenManage fails to determine iDRAC license type Description OpenManage 9.5.0 displays incorrect iDRAC license. Workaround N/a Systems affected All systems supported by this release. Tracking number 166906 iDRAC DUP update fails in Linux operating systems when secure boot is enabled Description On all Linux Operating Distributions, while secure boot is enabled, if you perform iDRAC DUP update, it fails with an error "This Update Package is not compatible with your system.
During POST, the host system is temporarily unable to communicate with iDRAC Description Host boot stalls at F1/F2 error prompt (if prompt is enabled in BIOS) after repeated cold resets. Workaround Press F1 to continue through POST. Systems affected All systems supported by this release.
System Setup iDRAC Power Configuration Menu prompts to save changes unexpectedly Description While exiting System Setup iDRAC Power Configuration menu, a warning is displayed to save or discard the changes. Workaround Select Yes to save changes when exiting iDRAC Settings Menu. Systems affected DSS 8440 and PowerEdge R940xa, with four Power Supply Units.
Tracking number 159080 Joining iDRAC to Group Manager fails on VLAN network Description When attempting to join a member iDRAC to an existing group in iDRAC Group Manager, sometimes the group is not seen and cannot be joined if the iDRACs are configured on a VLAN network. Workaround Perform a racreset of the member iDRAC and, if necessary, the lead iDRAC.
Workaround Do not select the check box “Do not ask me again” and proceed. Systems affected All system supported by this release. Tracking number 155650 System configuration profile NIC job completes with errors Description Importing a XML file for configuring NIC through SCP while the VirtualizationMode attribute is set to NPAR, the import completes with error “Failure at NicPartitioning”. Workaround Ignore the error as there is no impact to the system.
Tracking number 144597 Getting an error SWC0018 during OS installation Description Modifying BIOS Boot Mode while installing operating system thorough Lifecycle Controller GUI, an error "SWC0018" is displayed. Workaround This message does not impact the installation, click OK to proceed. Systems affected All systems supported by this release.
Get method not displaying certificates after all certificates are deleted Description After performing POST method ResetkeysType with DeleteAllleys option through Redfish interface, executing GET method is not listing the certificate URIs available for import. Workaround Use the RACADM interface. Systems affected All systems supported by this release.
Workaround Configure the attribute using BIOS (F2) Page and set BIOS Boot-mode to UEFI mode before importing the file. Systems affected All systems supported by this release. Tracking number 151725 iDRAC LC Log shows reset cause as ‘watchdog’ Description Some of the log events in LC Log shows ‘The iDRAC firmware was rebooted with the following reason: Watchdog’. This happens when iDRAC recovers from an error that was captured error handler. This is part of iDRAC recovery mechanism.
Firmware update operation not scheduled through WSMan Description On Modular servers the firmware update operation on backplane cannot be scheduled through the WSMAN interface. Workaround Update firmware by using other interfaces such as GUI, LCUI, Redfish. Systems affected All modular systems supported by this release. Tracking number 145300 Access to serial interface fails. Description The serial interface cannot be accessed with a user account that has Easy 2FA enabled.
Tracking number 149905 Device description and type not displayed Description In iDRAC GUI, device description and device type are not displayed in the Hardware Inventory page. Workaround Use any one of the following options to get the description and type: ● ● ● ● Export the hardware inventory from iDRAC GUI Hardware device FQDD Device description is same as device title Use the RACADM command racadm hwinventory Systems affected All systems supported by this release.
Systems affected All systems supported by this release. Tracking number 152692 NIC or FC device slot listed in hardware inventory even when disabled in BIOS Description For some NIC or FC cards, even when the device slot is disabled in BIOS, the slot may still get listed in the hardware inventory. Workaround N/A Systems affected All systems supported by this release.
After a warm reboot, LC logs display Disk Inserted Description After performing a server warm reboot, iDRAC may report Disk Inserted in LC logs for drives behind HBA. Please ignore the log entry. Workaround N/A Systems affected All systems supported by this release.
8 Limitations Topics: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Authentication Automation — API and CLI BIOS and UEFI Hardware iDRAC and LC firmware Monitoring and alerting Networking and IO OS deployment Security Storage and storage controllers SupportAssist and parts replacement Firmware and driver update Miscellaneous Authentication 1. LC supports the following characters for username and password: ● Alphabets (a-z, A-Z) ● Numbers (0-9) ● Special characters (-, _, .) 2.
Hardware 1. In LC, not all the vendor FC cards are supported for VLAN configuration. 2. If an H730P adapter is installed in slot 9 (internal PERC slot) of PowerEdge T640, iDRAC displays it as H730P Integrated RAID Controller (Embedded). iDRAC and LC firmware 1. Due to known limitations in OpenSource (SFCB), query filtering with long integers and lengthy strings may not work as expected. 2. LC can import and view an iDRAC license but cannot export or delete the iDRAC license.
Networking and IO 1. While performing any network operation, LC may go into an infinite loop if there are network glitches, leaks, or packet loss. Restart LC and retry the operation with the correct NFS share name details. 2. If NPAR is enabled, LC might show unexpected behavior when configuring network settings. Disable NPAR and execute the network setting configurations. To disable the NPAR option, go to System Setup > Device Setting. 3.
● Product key required ● Windows cannot find the software license terms This issue occurs when the Windows setup copies the driver to the scratch space (X: drive) and the scratch space becomes full. To resolve this issue, do any of the following: ● Remove all the installed add-on devices before starting the OS installation. After the OS installation is complete, connect the add-on devices and manually install the remaining drivers using Dell Update Packages (DUPs).
5. After the CPLD firmware is updated on modular systems, the firmware update date is displayed as 2000-01-01 on the View Current Versions page. The update date and time is displayed according to the time zone configured on the server. 6. On some modular systems, after a firmware update, the Lifecycle Log displays the time-stamp as 1999-12-31 instead of the date on which the firmware update was performed. 7. It is not recommended to perform CPLD update along with other updates.
9 Updating iDRAC firmware Topics: • • • Downloading iDRAC firmware installation file Updating iDRAC firmware from host OS Updating iDRAC remotely using iDRAC web interface Downloading iDRAC firmware installation file About this task NOTE: For information about updating iDRAC firmware using various interfaces, see the iDRAC User's Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals . Steps 1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support. 2. In the Enter a Service Tag, Serial Number...
9. To view the status of the firmware update, click Job Queue. Results After the update is complete, iDRAC restarts automatically.
10 Lifecycle Controller Remote Services — client tools OpenWSMAN CLI OpenWSMAN CLI is an open source Linux WSMan client. You can use OpenWSMAN CLI to send WSMan commands to Lifecycle Controller. OpenWSMAN CLI source code and installation details are available at sourceforge.net/projects/openwsman/files/wsmancli. Sample OpenWSMAN CLI Command for an enumeration operation: wsman enumerate http://schemas.dmtf.
11 Lifecycle Controller Remote Services — client tools Redfish API For information about Redfish, see the DMTF website https://www.dmtf.org/standards/redfish.This website provides access to schema files, white papers, technical notes, and so on. For iDRAC Redfish API guide, go to www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
12 Resources and support For more information about the features of this release, see the documentation for iDRAC 4.22.00.00. Latest Release Notes To access the latest Release Notes for this version of iDRAC: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to www.dell.com/idracmanuals. Click the link for the generation and then click the firmware series of iDRAC. Click DOCUMENTATION. Click MANUALS AND DOCUMENTS. Accessing documents using direct links You can directly access the documents using the following links: Table 1.
6. Click MANUALS AND DOCUMENTS.
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