Release Notes

iDRAC8 - Known Issues
Issue 1
Description
In Chinese locale on Windows operating system, while launching the Virtual Console using Java plug-in,
occasionally you may see a Java compilation error.
Resolution
1. Open the Java control panel.
2. Go to General -> Network Settings.
3. Select Direct Connection and click OK.
Versions/Systems Affected
All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8.
Issue 2:
Description
If the management station is using Linux operating system with the Pass all keystrokes to server option
enabled, you cannot resize the Virtual Console viewer window by dragging the corners or frame. This is
a limitation of X-Windows.
Resolution
Do any of the following:
• 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 Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8.
Issue 3:
Description
Relevant error message is not displayed when you apply the Minimum Fan Speed in PWM (% of Max)
with Custom or blank value.
Resolution
Enter the value in the range displayed next to the Custom field.
Versions/Systems Affected
All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8.
Issue 4:
Description
Relevant error message is not displayed when OS to iDRAC pass-through is disabled or changed to LOM
state even if iDRAC Service Module is installed in the host OS.
Resolution
None.
Versions/Systems Affected
All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8