Lifecycle Controller 2 Version 1.3.
Release Type and Definition Lifecycle Controller 2 An out-of-band mechanism for configuring the platform, applying firmware updates, saving a system inventory, or deploying an operating system, either by using a GUI or a remote scripting language. Lifecycle Controller 2 GUI provides advances embedded systems management and is delivered as part of Integrated Dell® Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) version 1.50.50. The GUI enables remote systems management in a one-to-one method.
What is Supported? License Requirements Software licensing has replaced hardware licensing. For more information, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide, available at dell.com/support/manuals. Many features in Lifecycle Controller are licensed. You must install the required license to use these features. For more information, see the Introduction section in the Lifecycle Controller 2 1.3 User's Guide, available at dell.com/support/manuals.
Fixes BITS097209 ES Phase2: RSOD observed after uploading Q4 driver pack. BITS100375 LC2 1.3.0.734 not showing or updating both Mellanox Ethernet Adapters. BITS108046 Espd1.4: Intel Firmware Update is unsuccessful for Intel(R) Ethernet 10G 2P X540-t Adapter from LC. BITS103475 LC2: The LC Lanuch Firmware Rollback page is not responding. However, this operation is successful in the for X36 & X37 LC Build. BITS098887 Aqua (STOMP): Maser partitions are being exposed under local Drive/USB in LC.
(on CIFS share) through LC GUI. BITS072349 RSOD when the License Information link on the About page is clicked multiple times. BITS071031 LC2: Demo comments on VLAN support-2/28. BITS079114 LC 2: PM DUP update is unsuccessful indicating that the DUP is not supported. BITS078683 LC2: LC should fetch latest Catalog file from ftp.dell.com and also check the Catalog folder first. BITS070158 LC2: LC should show the Catalog Version when user performs update from ftp.dell.
Issue 2 Description Deployment of Windows operating system may intermittently stop with the following error message: A required CD/DVD drive device driver is missing. If you have a driver floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive, please insert it now. Resolution (only for logging on to iDRAC7 Web interface) Restart Lifecycle Controller and retry until the operating system is successfully deployed. Versions/Systems Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.3.
Issue 5 Description If a Mellanox card is present in the system, then under Network Settings, the port number must be displayed as Port 1 and Port 2, because it is a dual port. But, the port number is displayed as Port 1 for both the ports or the port numbers are not displayed. Resolution To distinguish between the port numbers, see the MAC address or the Device Settings. You can access Device Settings in the following methods: - During POST, press , and then click System Setup.
Limitation 2 Description While updating iDRAC firmware using a tool other than Lifecycle Controller, Lifecycle Controller must not be open or running, because it results in an unknown behavior. Use Lifecycle Controller after the firmware is successfully updated. Versions/Systems Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.3.0 Limitation 3 Description If the iDRAC firmware update is interrupted for any reason, wait for 30 minutes before attempting another firmware update.
Limitation 7 Description Lifecycle Controller does not support firmware update for Intel Ethernet X520 10GBE Dual Port KX4 Mezzanine Card. Versions/Systems Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.3.0 Limitation 8 Description Rollback is not supported for CPLD. Versions/Systems Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.3.
Limitation 13 Description The unattended OS (operating system) installation feature is not supported for the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2. Versions/Systems Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.3.0 Limitation 14 Description Windows OS supports both the manual installation and unattended installation features. However, LINUX OS supports only the manual installation feature. Versions/Systems Affected Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.3.
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