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• Va lu e — displays the value against each attribute of the hardware
component.
Platform Restore for a System
You can use this option on the System Viewer Utility to perform the following
functions:
• Export a system profile. For more information, see Exporting the System
Profile.
• Import a system profile. For more information, see Importing the System
Profile.
• Manage profiles.
• Configure Part Replacement properties for a system. For more
information, see
Configuring Part Replacement Properties for a System.
Prerequisites to Export or Import a System Profile
You must upgrade the firmware to the following versions:
• Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller Firmware for blade systems to
version 3.30 or higher.
• Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller Firmware for rack and tower
systems to version 1.80 or higher.
• Lifecycle controller firmware to version 1.5.1.0 or higher.
For more information on updating you firmware versions, see Comparing and
Updating Firmware Inventory
.
Exporting the System Profile
You can create a backup of the firmware and configuration and export it to an
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller vFlash Card or a Network share.
This feature backs up the following:
• Hardware and firmware inventory such as BIOS, LOMs, 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
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller firmware and configuration.
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