Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Version 2.
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 2.80.03 Rev A00 Release Date November 2015 Previous Version iDRAC6 1.99 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 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.
Linux, the compat-libstdc++-33-3.2.3-61 related package is installed for launching Virtual Media. On Windows, the package may be included in the .NET framework package. • When the SSL encryption strength is set to "168-bit or higher" or "256-bit or higher" and a downgrade is performed to firmware version 1.97 or lower, the encryption strength defaults to Autonegotiate. After this if you upgrade the firmware to version 1.
Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. 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 During BIOS POST, select and enable Collect System Inventory on reboot. Save and exit from option and then reboot the system to collect new system inventory.
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.com/enUS/kb/Certificate%20contains%20the%20same%20serial%20number%20as%20another%20certificate Resolution Delete the old exception and use temporary exceptions for subsequent visits to the iDRAC page. To delete the old exception: 1. On the Firefox window, click Firefox and then click Options.
4. 5. 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.
Uninstallation • Use the rollback feature to uninstall iDRAC6 version 2.80. • System purchased with new eMMC cards and 1.80 iDRAC6 firmware version, firmware downgrades are not allowed to lower version. • On certain hardware configurations, based on the firmware release, firmware downgrades are not allowed. Contacting Dell Note: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog.
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