Users Guide

Scheduling Automatic Backup Server Profile Using RACADM

To enable automatic backup use the command:

racadm set lifecyclecontroller.lcattributes.autobackup Enabled

To schedule a backup server profile operation:

racadm systemconfig backup –f <filename> <target> [-n <passphrase>] -time <hh:mm> -dom

<1-28,L,’*’> -dow<*,Sun-Sat> -wom <1-4, L,’*’> -rp <1-366>-mb <Max Backups>

To view the current backup schedule:

racadm systemconfig getbackupscheduler

To disable automatic backup use the command:

racadm set LifeCycleController.lcattributes.autobackup Disabled

To clear the backup schedule:

racadm systemconfig clearbackupscheduler

For more information, see the iDRAC8 RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.

Importing Server Profile

You can use the back up image file to import (restore) the configuration and firmware for the same server without rebooting the server.

In 13th generation servers, this feature automates the entire motherboard replacement process. After replacing the motherboard and

reinstalling the memory, HDDs, and other hardware, a special boot screen is displayed that provides an option to restore all saved

configuration, service tag and license settings, and diagnostic programs. The iDRAC on the new motherboard reads this information and

restores the saved configuration.

Import feature is not licensed.

NOTE:

For the restore operation, the system service tag and the service tag in the backup file must be identical. The

restore operation applies to all system components that are same and present in the same location (example, in the

same slot) as captured in the backup file. If components are different or not in the same location, they are not modified

and restore failures is logged to the Lifecycle Log.

Before performing an import operation, make sure that Lifecycle Controller is enabled. If Lifecycle Controller is disabled, and if you initiate

the import operation, the following message is displayed:

Lifecycle Controller is not enabled, cannot create Configuration job.

When import is already in-progress, and if you initiate a import operation again, the following error message is displayed:

Restore is already running

Import events are recorded in the Lifecycle Log.

Related tasks

Restore Operation Sequence

Importing Server Profile Using iDRAC Web Interface

To import the server profile using iDRAC Web interface:

1. Go to Overview > iDRAC Settings > Server Profile > Import.

The Import Server Profile page is displayed.

2. Select one of the following to specify the location of the backup file:

Setting Up Managed System and Management Station