Users Guide

Importing server profile using RACADM

To import the server profile using RACADM, use systemconfig restore command. For more information,

see the iDRAC8 RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at dell.com/idracmanuals.

Restore operation sequence

The restore operation sequence is:

1. Host system shuts down.

2. Backup file information is used to restore the Lifecycle Controller.

3. Host system turns on.

4. Firmware and configuration restore process for the devices is completed.

5. Host system shuts down.

6. iDRAC firmware and configuration restore process is completed.

7. iDRAC restarts.

8. Restored host system turns on to resume normal operation.

Monitoring iDRAC using other Systems Management

tools

You can discover and monitor iDRAC using Dell Management Console or Dell OpenManage Essentials.

You can also use Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool (DRACT) to discover iDRACs, update firmware,

and set up Active Directory. For more information, see the respective user’s guides.