Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) Version 1.66.65 and Lifecycle Controller 2 Remote Services Version 1.4.
Release Type and Definition Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) iDRAC7 is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for Dell PowerEdge systems. Lifecycle Controller 2 Remote Services (LC2-RS) LC2-RS provides advanced embedded systems management and is delivered as part of iDRAC7. LC2-RS enables remote systems management in a one-to-many method.
• PowerEdge T420 • PowerEdge R220 • PowerEdge R920 What is Supported? Supported Managed Server Operating Systems for iDRAC7 The following operating systems support iDRAC7: • Windows Server 2008 SP2 (32-bit) • Windows Server 2008 SP2 (64-bit) • Windows Server 2008 SP2 R2 (64-bit) • Microsoft Server 2012 Essentials • Microsoft Server 2012 R2 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) version 5.9 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) version 6.4 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) version 6.
What’s New iDRAC7 defect fixes - See the iDRAC7 Fixes section for details. iDRAC7 – Fixes • When using iDRAC dedicated network port, if auto-negotiation time-out occurs, the iDRAC forces the network interface to 100Mbps full duplex. • Intermittent connection issues with iDRAC shared LOM network port. • In M1000e chassis, if QuickDeploy feature is enabled, the iDRAC IP address was intermittently not working from CMC. • iDRAC is not redirecting HTTP port connections to HTTPS port.
• A USB device mounted through Virtual Media in floppy emulation mode for a Linux operating system shows as a removable volume. • During system power operations, if the video mode changes, the message "Out of range" may appear for a short while on the Virtual Console.
and is normally configured), and iDRAC must be configured as US Pacific time zone. For more information to configure the time zone, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide. • If the management station is using MAC operating system, it takes more time to launch the Virtual Console due to the following DNS search issue: http://www.eigenspace.org/2011/07/fixing-osx-lion-dns-search-domains/ • For iDRAC7 1.30.
Issue 2: Description Known iDRAC7 IPv6 limitations: o Email alerts are not sent if the iDRAC7 DNS Domain Name is not specified when using IPv6. o Network File Share (NFS) mounting does not work with IPv6. This applies to features such as connecting a remote file share or exporting the Lifecycle Controller log to a network shared location. o Firefox versions 4.x, 6.x, and 7.x may prevent the iDRAC7 Web interface from opening when using IPv6. For more information see: https://bugzilla.mozilla.
Resolution: Do any of the following: o o Disable the Pass all keystrokes to server option. With Pass all keystrokes to server option enabled, open any menu in the Virtual Console viewer window title bar, and then re-size the window. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC7 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 6: Description vFlash functionality remains enabled after firmware update without preserving configuration.
Resolution If the storage enclosure is disconnected accidentally, reconnect it to get back to normal state. If it is intentional, perform iDRAC7 reboot or server power cycle to remove the enclosure entries from the consoles. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7 and out-of-band enabled PERC storage controllers. Issue 10: Description Logging in to iDRAC7 Web interface fails with the error message 'RAC0218: The maximum number of user sessions is reached'.
Resolution 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press . The Internet Explorer 9 Debug window is displayed. Select Document Mode -> Internet Explorer 7. The browser refreshes and the iDRAC7 Login page is displayed. Close the Internet Explorer 9 Debug window. Close all open Internet Explorer windows. Open Internet Explorer and log in to iDRAC7. For more information, see Internet Explorer documentation. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
When a driver pack DUP update is performed, the following message is recorded in the Lifecycle log after the driver pack update entry. RAC0400: iDRAC memory low iDRAC is running low on memory. System performance may be degraded. Recommended Action: No response action is required. Resolution No workaround is required. This is a normal condition when the memory is lower than the threshold for around 30 seconds and returns to normal after the driver pack update finishes.
Issue 22: Description The Predicted Capacity Status attribute of the storage controller battery reported by iDRAC7 interfaces may not be accurate in some situations. Resolution The Predicted Capacity Status attribute has been deprecated. To view the correct battery state, use the storage battery state/status values instead. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7 and out-of-band enabled PERC storage controllers.
When launching Virtual Console viewer using ActiveX plug-in, a blank window appears and Virtual Console viewer does not launch. Resolution This may be due to incompatible binaries from a previous version. Remove temporary files from the download location on your system (for example, C:\windows\Downloaded Program Files) and retry. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
Resolution: Close and re-launch the Virtual Console. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC7 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 31: Description When there is no license installed on a value line platform like T420, you cannot perform any firmware update through iDRAC Web interface using Dell Update Packages (DUPs). This is the correct behavior, but the displayed error message is not correct. Error message is "LIC006: The License has expired. Obtain a replacement license and import it.
1. 2. Log in to iDRAC using racadm and run sslresetcfg. Perform steps to upload custom signing certificate. Issue 35: Description On PowerEdge M520, if a Broadcom 57810S DP 10G KR Mezz 55 GHP or Qlogic DP 10 Gb SFP+/DA CNA Mezz RX8GJ is installed, an additional blank entry is displayed in the System Inventory page of the Web interface and on other interfaces such as RACADM, WSMAN, and Lifecycle Controller GUI. Resolution This is a false entry and can be ignored.
Resolution No impact and can be ignored. Versions/Systems Affected PowerEdge M420, PowerEdge M520, and PowerEdge M620 systems with iDRAC7. Issue 40: Description When the host operating system is Windows Server 2012 R2, if the Virtual Media device is mapped to the host system and if you try to perform firmware update to an earlier version using Dell Update Package (DUP), the firmware update process may stop. Resolution If you want to update the firmware to an earlier version (example, from 1.45.45 to 1.40.
Issue 44: Description After exiting virtual console from iDRAC sometimes invalid characters appear on the server screen when is there is no desktop running on the server operating system. Resolution Launch Virtual Console and clear the Automatic System Lock option. Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC7 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 45: Description Full export of Lifecycle Controller logs in Mac OS through Safari browser generates Log.xml file instead of Log.xml.gz file and the Log.
If the system with Linux operating system is stand alone or connected to a network hub, the communication to iDRAC through the OS to iDRAC pass-through channel for LOM pass-through mode does not work in the following scenarios: 1. 2. For systems shipped from factory, initially the iDRAC network is in dedicated mode and the OS to iDRAC pass-through feature for LOM pass-through mode is disabled. The network cable is installed at LAN1.
On a few servers, the remote get operation (type INI) is unsuccessful for the thermalsettings group. However, on the basis of the thermalsettings table for 12th generation servers, this issue may or may not arise. Resolution Perform an individual group query or perform an XML file operation. For details about the group, individual group query can be performed. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge Systems with iDRAC7 1.51.51.
• • Change the Java Control Panel settings: o Perform certificate revocation checks on from All certificates in the chain of trust to Publisher’s certificate only o Check for certificate revocation using from Both CRLs and OCSP to Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) Change the Java Control Panel settings Perform certificate revocation checks on from All certificates in the chain of trust to Do not check (not recommended).
Resolution: Use one of the following work arounds to get the correct values: • Run racadm get NIC.VndrConfigGroup • In the iDRAC Settings Utility, use the NIC configuration page to view the FCoE WWN. Versions/Systems Affected th All 12 generation Dell PowerEdge systems with Emulex rNDCs or NICs with FCoE partition enabled with iDRAC7 1.55.55 firmware.
Versions/Systems Affected All iDRAC7 supported Dell PowerEdge systems. Issue 63: Description According to NIST, key lengths providing less than 112 bits of security strength must not be used to generate digital signatures after December 31, 2013. The self-signed SSL certificate provided with iDRAC7 1.55.55 is signed with a key length of 1024 bits which provides 80 bits of security strength. The next release will provide a key length of 2048 to follow NIST recommendations.
All 12th generation PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7. Issue 67: Description With the certificate validation option enabled for Active Directory or Generic LDAP, replacing the directory service CA certificate does not take effect without resetting the iDRAC.
f. Click Apply. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7. Issue 71: Description On the Network Devices Summary page, if you click Help, the content related to Network Devices page appears. Resolution In Help, search for Network Device Summary to view the correct content. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
Description: If the license level is Base Management with IPMI, when you upload a Dell Update Package (DUP) in .exe format, a license related error message appears. Resolution In Base Management with IPMI license, you can only upload .d7 image format. To upload .exe files, upgrade the license to iDRAC Enterprise and then retry the operation. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7.
Issue 80: Description: In the Help page for SNMP and Email Settings, it is mentioned as the State option must be enabled if you want to test if the SNMP traps can be sent to the specified IP address or not. Resolution: It is not required to enable the State option. Versions/Systems Affected: All 12th generation Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC7 firmware version 1.50.50 onwards. Issue 81: Description: In the iDRAC7 User's Guide version 1.50.50, it is mentioned as HDD supports both .img and .iso file types.
• iDRAC7 users with user names containing a semi-colon (;) cannot log in to iDRAC7 through SSH. • In the iDRAC7 Web interface, the power consumption sensor reading may have a rounding error of up to 13 Watts depending on the actual power reading. This is an IPMI limitation. The power cap, power graphs, cumulative power, and peak power are not affected by this inaccuracy.
• If the http or https service port is set to 1 or 65535, and if you launch the iDRAC7 Web interface using Google Chrome browser, it does not launch iDRAC7. This is because of a limitation in the Google Chrome browser. The resolution is to use Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox browsers. • You cannot start the iDRAC after updating the NIC firmware, because the update process resets NDC. To resolve this issue, reset iDRAC after updating the NIC firmware.
• When attempting a Platform Update through an FTP server, specifying a valid proxy server but selecting an invalid proxy type causes Lifecycle Controller to halt for a long period (possibly over 30 minutes) before it returns to normal operation. • If you see this error message “Unable to find a boot device on which to install the operating system. Verify boot disk availability.
3. 4. If you are using iDRAC7 Enterprise and your system is running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (version 10) for Intel EM64T, start the Raw service. Disconnect and unmount Virtual Media. Installation Instructions • From the Windows host operating system (managed node), run the Dell Update Package for Windows and follow the instructions on the update wizard. • From the Linux host operating system (managed node), run the Dell Update Package for Linux from the shell prompt.
2008 R2. It can also be installed as a part of the Windows Management Framework Core package on the following systems: • Windows Server 2008 SP1 • Windows Server 2008 SP2 • Windows Server 2003 SP2 • Windows Vista SP1 • Windows Vista SP2 • Windows XP SP3 For more information on how to install WinRM 2.0 as a part of the Windows Management Framework Core package, see article 968929 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at: http://go.microsoft.
4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 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.
