Release Notes

Issue 11:
Description
In some scenarios, typically when a PCIe SSD is removed from a server slot and a different PCIe SSD is inserted
quickly (that is, within 5-10 seconds) into the same slot, the server fan speeds may not get optimally configured to
accommodate the thermal profile or tier of the inserted PCIe SSD.
Resolution
Power cycle the server.
Versions/Systems Affected
All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8 and PCIe SSDs.
Issue 12:
Description:
When using CIFS mount using host IPv6 address to perform firmware update, the update job may be unsuccessful. A
typical CIFS IPv6 address of the form 2620:14c:804:23a0:a410:8014:8dab:5e4c as part of update xml mail because the
mount command does not connect to the share drive.
Resolution
On system with the CIFS share:
1. Start the Registry Editor (regedt32.exe).
2. Locate the following key in the Windows registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters
3. Add the following entries to the registry key
- DWORD key DisableStrictNameChecking
- Add with value 1 (decimal) to enable file sharing.
4. Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
Versions/Systems Affected
All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8.
Issue 13:
Description
iDRAC8 user interfaces (example, iDRAC8 web interface, RACADM and so on) does not display the newer storage
enclosure or backplane firmware version when the firmware is updated through the operating system using DUP.
Resolution
To update the storage inventory, perform a server power cycle (cold boot) or reset the iDRAC.
Versions/Systems Affected
All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8 and out-of-band enabled PERC storage controllers.
Issue 14:
Description
Power Cap (in Watts, BTU/hr, %) is not accepting values preceding with zero (0).
Resolution
Do not precede a zero (0) while entering value for Power Cap in the Power Configuration page.
Versions/Systems Affected
All Dell PowerEdge systems with iDRAC8.