Release Notes

file:///T|/htdocs/SOFTWARE/smdrac3/idrac/idrac12mono/en/readme/readme.txt[10/26/2012 1:33:29 PM]
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KNOWN ISSUES FOR iDRAC6 v1.20
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This section provides additional information about known issues with
the iDRAC6 firmware version 1.20.
* Configuring iDRAC6 to use Static IP using "syscfg" utility
Given below is the method to use the syscfg utility to set the iDRAC6
to use a static IP address. It has to be done in 2 steps:
Step 1: "syscfg lcp --ipaddrsrc=static"
Wait at least 5 seconds. After this time, the change to static IP
will be in effect and the next syscfg command will succeed.
Step 2: "syscfg lcp --gateway=(gateway IP) --ipaddress
=(valid IP address) --subnetmask=255.255.255.0"
* Manual operating system installation requirement when using
"virtual floppy"
When using Virtual Media to install an operating system, the
following is required to allow the Installation to complete
successfully:
When installing drivers using a floppy disk, ensure that the Virtual
floppy device is set as the first device in the Boot sequence in the
System BIOS (F2). This will allow the operating system to see the
required mass storage device drivers on the floppy to complete the
installation. This way, the drivers in the floppy can be used to
install the storage drivers and complete the Windows and other
installation.
* Configuring the "Host Name String" using the iDRAC6 Configuration
Utility with Server Administrator (OMSA) installed -
OMSA takes precedence. OMSA sets the "Host Name String" every time
it starts up. Given above, even if "Host Name String" is set using
the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility, it will be overwritten by OMSA
when it starts up.
With OMSA not installed -
The iDRAC6 Configuration Utility can be used to configure the "Host
Name String".
* Accessing remote floppy disks and CD-ROMs from (VMWare) VMs
Accessing remote floppy disks and CD-ROMs from (VMWare) VMs is not
supported.
Only devices directly connected to an ESX server or a floppy or CD-ROM