Release Notes

Release Notes
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)
iDRAC 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 (LC-GUI)
An out-of-band mechanism for configuring the platform, applying firmware updates, saving or restoring a system
backup, or deploying an operating system, either by using a GUI or a remote scripting language. Lifecycle Controller
GUI provides advanced embedded systems management and is delivered as part of Integrated Dell Remote Access
Controller 8 (iDRAC8). The GUI enables remote systems management in a one-to-one method and is accessible by
pressing F10 during system boot.
Lifecycle Controller Remote Services (LC-RS)
LC-RS provides advanced embedded systems management and is delivered as part of iDRAC8 and iDRAC7. LC-RS
enables remote systems management in a one-to-many method. Remote Services uses WS-Management (WS-MAN)
protocol based Web services interface to remotely provision and manage the servers.
Important Notes for This Release
Support for using a common iDRAC firmware across Dell 12th and 13th generation PowerEdge servers. You can apply
the same (2.15.10.10) version on a 13th generation PowerEdge server with iDRAC8 and a 12th generation PowerEdge
server with iDRAC7.
• Enables direct upgrade to version 2.15.10.10 from 2.xx.xx.xx and 1.xx.xx.
Note: You cannot downgrade to version 1.xx.xx on a 13th generation PowerEdge server. On a 12th generation
PowerEdge system you can downgrade to 1.xx.xx version. However, you must ensure that you downgrade
iDRAC before downgrading Lifecycle Controller.
• Supports features such as SNMPv3 traps, combined functionality of Tech Support Report with iDRAC Service
Module, security enhancements, and code stability are supported on the Dell 12th generation PowerEdge
servers. However, it does not support features that are inherent to the 13th generation of PowerEdge servers
and their system board, such as Easy Restore, optional Quick Sync bezel and so on. For more information on
the features supported, see Licensable Features In iDRAC7 and iDRAC8 in the iDRAC UG or see the related
white paper available at the Dell TechCenter.
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Version
iDRAC 2.15.10.10 (applies to both iDRAC7 and iDRAC8)
Lifecycle Controller 2.10.10.10
Release Date
June 2015
Previous Version
2.10.10.10 (iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller)
1.66.65 (iDRAC7)
1.4.8 (Lifecycle Controller for 12th generation PowerEdge systems)
Importance
RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update
contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other
system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software).