Users Guide

Use Case Scenarios 77

Use Case Scenarios

Common Prerequisites

To successfully perform remote operations on the server, make sure that the

following prerequisites are met:

• USC-LCE version 1.5 is installed.

• iDRAC firmware version 3.2 (Blade systems) or 1.7 (Rack and Tower

Systems) is installed.

• Latest BIOS version is installed. For more information on the BIOS

versions related to the Dell systems, see the latest

Remote Services Release

Notes

• A WS-Management capable utility is available to perform the tasks.

• Download the latest

Lifecycle Controller Web Services Interface Guide for

Windows and Linux

. For more information, see

support.dell.com

Exporting Server Profile to iDRAC vFlash Card or

Network Share

Create a backup of firmware and configuration (server and firmware) and

export it to an iDRAC vFlash Card or a Network share. The backup image file

is secured with a passphrase.

To back up the following, use the export feature:

• Hardware and firmware inventory such as BIOS, LOMs, USC supported

add-in NIC cards, and Storage Controllers (RAID level, virtual disk, and

controller attributes.)

• System information such as Service Tag, System Type, and so on.

• Lifecycle Controller firmware images, system configuration, and iDRAC

firmware and configuration.