Release Notes

iDRAC6 v2.91.02 7
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.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.
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.