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.
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Version
iDRAC 2.12.12.12
Lifecycle Controller 2.12.12.12
Release Date
May 2015
Previous Version
N/A
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 13
th
generation PowerEdge systems:
• PowerEdge R530xd
What is Supported?
License Requirements
• Software licensing h as replaced hardware licensing. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) and iDRAC 7 v2.10.10.10 User's Guide, available at
dell.com/support/manuals.
• Many features in Lifecycle Controller are licensed. You must install the appropriate license to use these
features. For more information, see the Introduction section in the Dell Lifecycle Controller Graphical User
Interface v2.10.10.10 User’s Guide, available at dell.com/support/manuals.