Lifecycle Controller 2 Release 1.0 Version 1.0.
Lifecycle Controller 2 GUI provides advanced embedded systems management and is delivered as part of Integrated Dell(R) Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) Version 1.20.20. The GUI enables systems management in a one-to-one method. NOTE: For detailed information about Lifecycle Controller, see the documentation available at support.dell.com/manuals. On the Manuals page, click Software > Systems Management > Dell Unified Server Configurator and Lifecycle Controller.
Upgrade Only Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.0.0 and later can be upgraded. Rollback NA Uninstallation NA Notes The drivers exposed by Lifecycle Controller are present in a read-only drive labeled OEMDRV, and the drive is active for 18 hours. During this period: Lifecycle Controller, drivers, or hardware diagnostics cannot be updated using a DUP. Lifecycle Controller cannot invoke CSIOR. However, if an AC power cycle (cold boot) is performed, the OEMDRV drive is automatically deleted.
Limitation 3 Description Using Platform Update, the components such as Complex Programmable Logic Device, Backplane, and Physical Disk cannot be updated. However, the View Current Versions table displays these components. Versions Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.0.8 Limitation 4 Description If the iDRAC firmware update is interrupted for any reason, wait for up to 30 minutes before attempting another firmware update.
Limitation 8 Description After the CPLD firmware is updated on modular servers, the View Current Versions page under Platform Update displays the firmware update date as Jan 1, 2000 regardless of the actual update date. Versions Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.0.8 Limitation 9 Description Lifecycle Controller does not support firmware update for Intel Ethernet X520 10GBE Dual Port KX4 Mezz Card. Versions Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.0.
Open Issues and Resolutions Issue 1 Description If FlexAddress is enabled on Chassis Management Controllers, iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller does not display the same MAC addresses. Resolution To view the chassis-assigned MAC address, use the iDRAC Web interface or the CMC Web interface. Versions Affected All Issue 2 Description Windows operating system deployment may intermittently fail with the following error message: A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing.
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