Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Version 1.
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 1.99.06 Rev A00 Release Date May 2015 Previous Version iDRAC6 1.98 Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
• 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) • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 EBS x64 SP1 (Standard and
Supported Web Browsers • Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 for Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows XP 32bit 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.
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. Else, specify the ActiveX plug-in in the iDRAC6 configuration instead of Java. In addition, you must add the iDRAC6 Web URL to the Intranet security zone only. Also, this zone settings must be Medium-Low or lesser, for the control to function properly.
Issue 4 Description If you add more than 800 work notes, the web interface may take additional time to load the page. This is due to huge amount of data that needs to be transacted between the web interface and iDRAC6. The newly added work notes may not be displayed after the page is loaded. Resolution Click Refresh. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
Issue 9 Description The expiry date for the iDRAC default certificate is 2023. To get this updated Certificate, clear the Preserve Configuration option while updating iDRAC firmware through web interface. Make sure to delete cache from the web interface (IE as well as Firefox). Firefox web browser may display 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.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open Putty. Expand SSH tab. Click Kex. Change the order in the Algorithm selection policy window. Connect to the SSH server. The connection is established. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 12: Description In a system with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Dell OpenManage 7.4, the operating system name may not appear on the iDRAC6 web interface and RACADM. This is an intermittent issue.
Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site To access the documents from Dell Support site: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Go to dell.com/support/manuals. In the Tell us about your Dell system section, under No, select Choose from a list of all Dell products and click Continue. In the Select your product type section, click Software and Security.
