Release Notes

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/en-
US/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.
• For Windows XP, click Tools and then Options.
• For Linux OS, click Edit and then Preferences.
2. Select the Advanced panel.
3. Click the Encryption tab.
4. Click View Certificates to open the Certificate Manager window.
5. In the Certificate Manager window click the Servers tab.
6. Identify the item that corresponds to the site that generates the error.
Note: The Certificate Authority (CA) for that server - the CA name appears above the site name.
7. Click on the server certificate that corresponds to the site that generates the error and click Delete.
8. Click OK when you are prompted to delete the exception.
9. Click the Authorities tab and select the item that corresponds to the CA that you noted earlier and then click
Delete.
10. Click OK when you are prompted to delete the exception.
To add a temporary exception to allow access to the page:
When you access the iDRAC page, an “Untrusted” error message is displayed.
1. Click I Understand the Risks.
2. Click Add Exception.... The Add Security Exception window is displayed.
3. Click Get Certificate to display the certificate in the Certificate Status section.
4. Clear the Permanently store this exception option.
5. Click Confirm Security Exception. The Add Security Exception window is closed. The iDRAC page is
displayed.
Versions/Systems Affected
All iDRAC6 supported Dell PowerEdge systems.
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.
Issue 11
Description
SSH server takes more time to establish a connection from putty client.
Resolution
For improving the performance, change the order of the key exchange algorithm in Putty SSH configuration:
1. Open Putty.
2. Expand SSH tab.
3. Click Kex.