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NOTE: You can check the Lifecycle logs in iDRAC Web interface for backup server profile status. To view the
log in Lifecycle Controller after the backup is completed, click Lifecycle Log → View Lifecycle Log History.
System or Feature Behavior During Backup
• Lifecycle Controller is disabled.
• A partition with a label name SRVCNF is automatically created on the vFlash SD card to store the backup image file.
If a partition with the label name SRVCNF already exists, it is overwritten.
• Takes up to 45 minutes depending on the server configuration.
• Takes a backup of all configuration information.
• Does not back up diagnostics and driver pack information.
• Backup fails if an AC power cycle is performed.
Export Server Profile
Use this licensed feature to export the backup image file stored in the vFlash SD card to a USB drive or a network share.
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System or Feature Behavior during Export
Exporting Server Profile to USB Drive or Network Share
Exporting Server Profile to USB Drive or Network Share
Before exporting the server profile, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:
• A software license for 12th generation Dell PowerEdge servers. For more information about managing licenses using
iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → Server → Licenses, and see iDRAC Online Help .
• vFlash SD card is installed in the system and must contain the backup image file.
• USB drive has a minimum free space of 384 MB.
• Network share is accessible and has a minimum free space of 384 MB.
• Use the same vFlash SD card that was used during backup.
To export the server profile to a USB drive or a network share:
1. In the left pane, select Platform Restore.
2. In the right pane, select Export Server Profile.
3. Select either USB Drive or Network Share, enter the details, and then click Finish.
NOTE: You can also use a USB drive that is attached to the client system while operating remotely. To do this,
use the Virtual Media feature. For more information, see iDRAC User’s Guide .
The Backup_<service_tag>_<time_stamp>.img file is exported to the specified location.
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USB Drive
Network Share
System or Feature Behavior during Export
• Takes up to five minutes on the basis of a server configuration.
• Lifecycle Controller exports the backup image file in the Backup _<service_tag>_<time_stamp>.img format. The
<service_tag> is copied from the backup image file name. The <time_stamp> is the time when the backup was
initiated.
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