Release Notes

• To launch Virtual Console using Java plug-in, only JavaWebStart versions 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7 from Sun (Oracle)
is supported. Any other versions or any other installations are not supported.
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On a server running RHEL operating system, performing the following steps can create an eth*.bak interface
(where * is the interface number). This is visible in the Network Manger interface. This interface can be
safely ignored.
1.
After the operating system (RHEL) is running, enable OS to iDRAC Pass-through channel through
the iDRAC web interface.
2.
Disable OS to iDRAC Pass-through.
3.
Reboot or power cycle the server, and then re-enable OS to iDRAC Pass-through.
• Any change in VNC server settings disconnects the active VNC session.
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USB NIC is supported on RHEL 6.5 32-bit and RHEL 6.5 64-bit operating systems. On any Linux operating
system, for https://idrac.local to work, the avahi, nss-mdns, and dependent packages must be installed.
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CIFS supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses but NFS supports only IPv4 address.
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During POST, if the system displays cable detect message: "CBL0001: Backplane 0 power cable
disconnected", you must check all the backplane cables as this message is not limited to Backplane 0 only.
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Do not reboot the host while RAID rebuild is in-progress. If the host is reset, IDSDM is also reset.
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On certain iDRAC versions, creating vFlash partition and downloading DUP images may take a little longer
than usual due to updated open source packages.
iDRAC - Known Issues
Issue 1:
Description
The 'ipmitool fru' command displays 'PERC2 NA' even if a second PERC controller is installed.
Resolution
View the PCIe slot8 FRU data on the System Inventory page of the iDRAC GUI.
Issue 2:
Description
Intermittent issues with attaching partition on vFlash SD card using the iDRAC GUI.
Resolution
1. Remove the vFlash SD card and install it again.
2. Attach the partition.
You can also try resolving the issue using the following method:
1. Reset iDRAC on the iDRAC Diagnostic web page.
2. Run racadm racreset.
3. Try logging on to the iDRAC web page after a while and attach the partition.
Issue 3:
Description
The NIC link status and link speed properties for Intel Ethernet Controller X540 are displayed incorrectly on the
Network Devices page in the iDRAC GUI.
Resolution
You can use any of the following methods to view the correct information:
• Use the OS Device Manager or Network Adapter Manager to view the link data.
• Use Dell Open Manage products to view the link data.