User's Manual

Using Lifecycle Controller

This section provides information about launching Lifecycle Controller, enabling or disabling it, and

launching it for the first time. Before using Lifecycle Controller, make sure that the network and iDRAC7

are configured. For more information, see iDRAC7 User’s Guide.

Launching Lifecycle Controller

To start Lifecycle Controller during the system start, press the<F10>key within 10 seconds after the

manufacturer's or service provider’s logo is displayed. When Lifecycle Controller is started for the first

time, it displays Settings wizard that allows you to configure the preferred language and network settings.

NOTE: If the system does not enter Lifecycle Controller, see Launch Messages Causes and

Resolutions.

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Setting Up Lifecycle Controller

Automatic System Restore

Use this feature to automatically restore the system configuration after replacing a motherboard. The

system configuration must be backed up on a vFlash SD card.

A message is displayed asking you to either import server profile from a vFlash SD Card or manually type

the Service Tag–related information. The Automatic system restore from vflash SD card option is grayed

out if:

• A vFlash SD card is not present in the system.

• A vFlash SD card is present, but the system configuration backup file is not stored on the card.

However, if a backup file is present on a USB drive, NFS, or CIFS, click Cancel, and then restore the

system configuration using the Platform Restore feature. For more information about backing up a server

profile and restoring a system configuration, see Backup Server Profile and Platform Restore.