Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Version 1.
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller6 (iDRAC6) is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for the Dell PowerEdge systems.
• • • • • • • • • • • DELL PowerVault NX3000 DELL PowerVault NX3100 DELL PowerVault NX200 DELL PowerVault DL2100 DELL PowerVault NX300 DELL PowerVault DL2200 DELL EqualLogic DX6004S DELL EqualLogic DX6000 DELL EqualLogic FS7500 DELL EqualLogic DX6012S DELL EqualLogic DX6000G Supported Managed Server Operating Systems for iDRAC7 The following operating systems support iDRAC6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Microsoft(R) Windows Server(R) 2003 family The Windows Server 2003 family includes: o
standard ESXi Embedded version 4.0, as the installation may fail with the error message, "Installation failed as more than one USB device found." Supported Web Browsers for iDRAC7 • • • • • • • • • Microsoft Internet Explorer(R) 7.0 for Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows XP 32bit SP3, and Windows Vista(R) SP2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 for Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows XP 32-bit SP3, Windows 7,and Windows Vista(R) SP2.
Open Issues and Resolutions Fixed Issues/def Issue 1 Description Sometimes the "Save As" and "Clear Log" buttons on the "Remote Access" > "Logs" > "iDRAC Log" page may disappear when you mouse over these buttons. This is a known limitation with the GUI. Resolution To resolve this, click "Refresh". Issue 2 Description On some Windows operating systems, under certain conditions, the iDRAC vmcli.exe fails.
Issue 5 Description After adding or removing new hardware, system inventory page may not update the changes automatically. This is because, inventory data collected during manufacturing process may not be updated with new changes. Resolution Select "Cntl+E" during BIOS POST and enable "Collect System Inventory on reboot". Save and exit from "Cntl+E" option, then reboot the system to collect new system inventory.
Issue 8 Description The RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC6 1.7, iDRAC6 3.2, and CMC 3.2 defines, RACADM command "ärp" displays interface as "Device". However, for Monolithic servers interface is displayed as "iFace". Issue 9 Description When a storage enclosure is disconnected or accidentally removed, the corresponding status of its components (that is, EMM, PSU, fan, and temperature sensors) are reported as critical.
Issue 14 Description The expiry date for iDRAC default certificate is 2023. To get this updated Certificate, clear the "Preserve Configuration flag" option while updating iDRAC firmware through GUI. Make sure to delete cache from the GUI (IE as well as Firefox). Firefox web browser might encounter an error if the certificate contains the same serial number as another certificate. Use the following link or procedure to resolve the same. (support.mozilla.
Issue 15 Description When the Certificate Authority(CA) is enabled, if we specify Domain Controller(DC) as FQDN and Global Catalog(GC) as IP address, Test settings “Authentication” fails and normal login succeeds Expected Behavior : Test settings “Authentication” should be succeeded by using DC FQDN. Resolution User should specify the FQDN for GC, then test settings Authentication will be succeeded. Issue 16 Description SSH server takes more time to establish connection from putty client.
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