Release Notes

Release Notes
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8)
iDRAC8 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. 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.
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Version
iDRAC8 2.05.05.05
LC 2.05.05.05
Release Date
December 2014
Previous Version
No previous version
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).
Platform(s) Affected
iDRAC8 and LC is supported on the following systems:
• PowerEdge R430
• PowerEdge R530
• PowerEdge T430
• PowerEdge M630
• PowerEdge FC630
• PowerEdge DCSFS3510
• PowerEdge DCS6400