Release Notes
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.
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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 Auto-
negotiate. After this if you upgrade the firmware to version 1.98, the encryption strength is set to the
previously set "168-bit or higher" or "256-bit or higher" value.
Known Issues
Fixed Issues/def
Issue 1
Description
In the iDRAC web interface, sometimes the Save As and Clear Log buttons on the Remote Access->
Logs-> iDRAC Log page may disappear when you mouse over these buttons.
Resolution
Click
Refresh
.
Versions/Systems Affected
All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
Issue 2
Description
On some Windows operating systems, under certain conditions, the iDRAC vmcli.exe fails. This is due to the
run-time components of Visual C++ Libraries (VC++ 2008 redistributable package) required to run
applications that is not available.
Resolution
To resolve this, download and install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) from the
following location:
microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9B2DA534-3E03-4391-8A4D-
074B9F2BC1BF&displaylang=en
Make sure the client system also has this DNS in its DNS list.
Versions/Systems Affected
All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
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. 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.