Users Guide

1. Press <F2> within five seconds after system start-up.

The System Setup Main Menu is displayed.

2. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.

The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

3. Click Lifecycle Controller.

4. Under Cancel Lifecycle Controller Actions, select Yes.

5. Go back to the System Setup Main Menu page and click Finish to save the settings.

The system reboots automatically.

Using Lifecycle Controller for the First Time

When using Lifecycle Controller for the first time, it is recommended that you run the following wizards:

1. LC Settings — Run the wizard only to change the language, keyboard, or network settings.

2. Platform Update — Apply updates.

Related Links

Using LC Settings

Updating Platform

Using LC Settings

Use LC Settings wizard to specify the language, keyboard layout, and network settings for Lifecycle Controller only. This

does not change the system or other application settings.

Specifying Language and Keyboard Type

1. In the left pane, click LC Settings.

2. In the right pane, click Language and Keyboard. Use the up-arrow and down-arrow keys to select the options.

– From the Language drop-down menu, select the language.

– From the Keyboard Type drop‑down menu, select the keyboard type.

3. Click Finish to save the new settings.

Configuring Network Settings NIC Card

1. In the left pane, click LC Settings.

2. In the right pane, click Network Settings.

3. From the NIC Card drop-down menu, select the NIC card to configure.

4. From the IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options:

NOTE: The IP Address Source function only supports IPv4.

– No Configuration — Does not configure the NIC.

– DHCP — Obtains an IP address from a DHCP server.

– Static IP — Uses a static IP address. Specify these IP address properties: IP Address, Subnet Mask,

Default Gateway, DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact the network administrator.

5. Click Finish to save the settings.

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