Users Guide

• DHCPv6 — indicates that the NIC must be configured by using an IP address from a DHCPv6 server. If DHCPv6 is selected, a

DHCPv6 IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page.

NOTE: While configuring DHCP server with IPv6, the configuration fails if you disable forwarding or advertising

options.

• Static IP — indicates that the NIC must be configured by using a static IP. Type the IP Address Properties — IP Address,

Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator.

7. Click Enabled and type the VLAN ID and Priority under Lifecycle Controller VLAN Settings to configure the VLAN settings of a

NIC.

8. Click Next.

NOTE: If Lifecycle Controller settings are not correctly configured, an error message is displayed.

NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a network, verify the settings. For information about correct network

settings, contact your network administrator.

Lifecycle Controller features

This section provides a brief description about the Lifecycle Controller features and helps you understand how to use the Lifecycle

Controller wizards most effectively. Each feature is a wizard in Lifecycle Controller, which supports the following tasks:

• Home — Navigate back to the Home page.

• Lifecycle Log — View and export the Lifecycle Controller log, and add a work note to the log.

• Firmware Update — Apply updates or perform firmware rollback for the system components, and view the firmware version

available on a server.

• Hardware Configuration — Configure, view, or export the hardware inventory of a system, and repurpose or retire a system.

• OS Deployment — Install an operating system in manual mode or unattended mode by using an answer file.

• Platform Restore — Backup, export, and restore system profile. Import iDRAC, OME, and DPAT-PRO licenses from Lifecycle

Controller GUI.

• Hardware Diagnostics — Perform diagnostics to validate the memory, I/O devices, CPU and physical disks and export support

assist report and other peripherals.

• Settings — Specify the language, keyboard layout, and network settings while using Lifecycle Controller.

• System Setup — Configure settings for devices or components such as iDRAC, BIOS, RAID, and NIC.

Using Lifecycle Controller