Release Notes

Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter version 1.6 Release Notes
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Introduction
This file contains updated information for your Dell™ Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter and any other
technical documentation included with Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter software.
NOTE: Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter is available from http://www.dell.com/vcenterplugin.
The Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter documentation includes:
 Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter Version 1.6_Dec. Quick Install
 Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter Version 1.6_Dec. User’s Guide
 Context-sensitive help pages display by the user interface
 This Release Notes file
BIOS/iDRAC Co-requirement for Lifecycle Controllers
The following BIOS, iDRAC, and Lifecycle Controller versions are required to enable Management Plug-In
features. These versions must match in order for the Management Plug-in to function properly.
Note: We recommend that you use SUU, Repository Manager, or Lifecycle Controller's Platform update
functionality to update your servers to one of these baselines before using The Dell Management Plug-in for
VMware vCenter. Upgrade these in the order listed below.
For deployment Table 1.
Version
Version number/Release date
BIOS version
Release date 3/21/2011 or later
iDRAC version for Dell PowerEdge 11th generation
servers
3.35 for Modular, 1.85 for Rack or Tower
Lifecycle Controller for Dell PowerEdge 11th
generation servers
1.5.2 or later
Lifecycle Controller for Dell PowerEdge 12th
generation servers
1.0.0.3017 or later
iDRAC version for Dell PowerEdge 12th generation
servers
1.00.0 or later
For management Table 2.
Version
Version number/Release date
BIOS version
Release date 3/21/2011 or later
iDRAC version for Dell PowerEdge 11th generation
servers
3.35 for Modular, 1.85 for Rack or Tower
Lifecycle Controller for Dell PowerEdge 11th
generation servers
1.5.2 or later
Lifecycle Controller for Dell PowerEdge 12th
generation servers
1.0.0.3017 or later
iDRAC version for Dell PowerEdge 12th generation
servers
1.00.0 or later