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Table Of Contents

Rev. A00

February 2021

Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module 3.2 Release

Notes

Topics:

• Importance

• What’s New

• User Notes for Supported Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

• Known Issues on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

• Limitations on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

• User Notes for Supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

• Known Issues on Linux Operating Systems

• Limitations on Linux Operating Systems

• Known Issues on VMware ESXi Operating Systems

• Limitations and Workarounds on VMware ESXi operating Systems

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

3.2

Release Date

May 2018

Previous Version

3.1

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Rev. A00 February 2021 Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module 3.
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Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. This version contains some new features, feature enhancements and bug fix. What’s New ● ● ● ● ● ● Support for Redhat Enterprise Linux 7.5 operating system (64-bit) Support for VMware ESXi 6.7 Support for Citrix XenServer 7.
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Issue 2: JIT-87075 While uninstalling iDRAC Service Module, a popup is displayed if the Firefox browser is opened. The popup prompts that Firefox browser needs to be closed before continuing the uninstallation. Close the Firefox browser and click the Retry option to continue the uninstallation. Limitations on Microsoft Windows Operating Systems ● Do not specify user profile folders like a desktop folder (C:\Users\administrator\Desktop) as custom installation paths for installing iDRAC Service Module.
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1. iDRAC Access via Host OS 2. Host SNMP Alerts iDRAC Service Module 3.2.0 does not support explicit SELinux policies. No action is expected from the user. There is no functionality impact to iSM features due to this. Future releases of iSM shall address the AVC denials. Issue 4: JIT-93467 Description: iSM 3.2 OS DUP installation fails on SLES11SP4. rpm-tool fails to handle OpenPGP subkeys and hence fails in integrity check. Workaround: Upgrade rpm4.4.2.337.63.64.1.14842.3.PTF.1081280.x86_64.rpm.
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Issue 4: JIT-103060 Description: iSM cannot be installed through VUM after successful uninstallation. Workaround for Issue 2, 3 and 4: The upgrade of iDRAC Service Module Live VIB package for VMware ESXi from iSM 3.1 to iSM 3.2 using DellEMC VUM repository requires a Host OS reboot. Alternatively, you can use the esxcli or PowerCLI interfaces to upgrade iDRAC Service Module without a Host OS reboot.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2018 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries.