Release Notes

ManualsBrandsDell ManualsActive System ManageriDRAC6 for Monolithic Servers Version 1.98

Integrated Dell

Remote Access

Controller 6 (iDRAC6)

Version 1.98

Release Notes

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Version 1.
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Release Notes iDRAC is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for Dell PowerEdge systems. Version iDRAC6 1.98.06 Rev A00 Release Date January 2015 Previous Version iDRAC6 1.97 Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
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 Dell EqualLogic DX6000  Dell EqualLogic FS7500  Dell EqualLogic DX6012S  Dell EqualLogic DX6000G What is Supported? Supported Managed Server Operating Systems The following operating systems support iDRAC6:  Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family: o Windows Server 2003 R2 (Standard, Enterprise, and DataCenter Editions) with SP2 (x86, x86_64) o Windows Server 2003 Compute Cluster Edition  Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (Standard, Enterprise, and DataCenter Editions) (x86, x86_64)  Mi
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Supported Web Browsers  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 for Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows XP 32-bit SP3, and Windows Vista 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 SP2  Internet Explorer 8 requires Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.6.14 or later  Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.
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 No IPv6 IP address obtained through DHCP IP when VLAN is configured.  Deprecate use of IPMI version 1.5 on iDRAC6 monolithic.  VMware ESX reports "URB timed out--USB device may not respond" message every time iDRAC is reset.  Disable weak RC4 ciphers on iDRAC6 monolithic. Important Notes  You must disable the Enhanced Security Mode in Internet Explorer for the Java-based virtual console and virtual media plug-in to function properly.
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Issue 3 Description When you try to upload files other than the original SSL certificate files in the Upload Certificate page, iDRAC Web interface may log out. Resolution Log in to the Web interface again and upload the correct SSL certificate. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 4 Description If you add more than 800 work notes, the Web interface may take additional time to load the page.
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Resolution Create a certificate request and issue it to a trusted domain. Register it to a domain DNS server. Use a trusted domain name, instead of the IPv6 address. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 8 Description iDRAC browse a page that uses JavaScript functions to retrieve page data, the progress bar in Internet Explorer may not always be accurate. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
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Issue 10 Description When the Certificate Authority (CA) is enabled, the Domain Controller (DC) is specified as FQDN and Global Catalog (GC) as IP address, the authentication using Test Settings fails and normal login succeeds. The expected behavior is the authentication using Test Settings must succeed by using DC FQDN. Resolution Specify the FQDN for GC. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
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All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Limitations None for this release. Installation Installation and Configuration Notes For more information about iDRAC6, including installation and configuration information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Enterprise Version 1.95 User Guide and the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User's Guide. These documents are located on the Dell Support website at dell.com/support/manuals. Upgrade Upgrading from iDRAC6 version 1.97 to 1.98.
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5.  Enterprise System Management  Remote Enterprise System Management  Serviceability Tools To view the document, click the required product version. You can also directly access the documents using the following links:       For Remote Enterprise System Management documents — dell.com/esmmanuals For Enterprise System Management documents — dell.com/openmanagemanuals For Serviceability Tools documents — dell.com/serviceabilitytools For Client System Management documents — dell.