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iDRAC Service Module 2.5.1

Release Notes

Release Type and Definition

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) Service Module is a lightweight optional software application

that can be installed on Dell 12G Servers or later. The iDRAC Service Module complements iDRAC interfaces —

Graphical User Interface (GUI), RACADM CLI and Web Service Management (WSMAN) with additional monitoring

data. You can configure the features on the supported operating system depending on the features to be installed

and the unique integration needs in your environment.

Version

2.5.1

Release Date

June, 2017

Previous Version

2.5

Importance

RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. This version

contains some new features, feature enhancements and bug fix.

Supported Operating Systems

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.3

What’s New?

Installing the iDRAC Service Module 2.5.0 as a domain administrator on Microsoft Windows operating systems,

overwrites the existing Microsoft Windows PowerShell SnapIns in profile.ps1 file.

iDRAC Service Module 2.5.1 has addressed this behavior by retaining the existing PowerShell SnapIns.

Note: This change is applicable only for Microsoft Windows installer.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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iDRAC Service Module 2.5.1 Release Notes Release Type and Definition The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) Service Module is a lightweight optional software application that can be installed on Dell 12G Servers or later. The iDRAC Service Module complements iDRAC interfaces — Graphical User Interface (GUI), RACADM CLI and Web Service Management (WSMAN) with additional monitoring data.
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Known Issues and Resolutions Issue 1 Description: If DSET 3.4 or later is running, and iDRAC Service Module is shut down or uninstalled; a Watchdog Timer Expiry event is observed. Issue 2 Description: After a successful first time configuration of iDRAC Access via Host OS using the iDRAC Service Module webpack; the iDRAC interfaces may not be accessible due to default NetworkSecurity settings in iDRAC; irrespective of whether default NetworkSecurity settings are enabled or disabled.
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Issue 4 Description: On Microsoft Windows Nano operating system, when iDRAC Service Module 2.4.0 Appx is installed; a critical App-Model-Runtime message is seen. However, there is no change in the functionality. Issue 5 Description: On Linux Operating system, NVMe Safe removal operation from iDRAC interfaces (GUI/racadm/wsman) may fail on systems having other pci devices along with NVMe. This issue is observed on blade chassis.
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 When OS to iDRAC Pass-through in the USB NIC mode is enabled with USB 3.0 enabled in BIOS, iDRAC Virtual USB NIC driver does not load automatically on Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 SP1. The Intel USB 3.0 xHCI driver on Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 SP1 Host OS is not recognizing the RNDIS configuration during enumeration. This issue is specific to USB 3.0 and Microsoft Windows 2008 R2 SP1. To resolve the issue, manually load the Microsoft RNDIS driver on the Host OS (BITS239254).