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Setting Up Your Dell PowerEdge Server Using

Dell Lifecycle Controller

Topics:

• Related Dell products

Dell Lifecycle Controller is an advanced embedded systems management technology that enables remote server management using

integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). Using Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware using a local or Dell-based

firmware repository. The OS Deployment wizard available in Lifecycle Controller enables you to deploy an operating system.

This document provides a quick overview of the steps to set up your PowerEdge server using Lifecycle Controller.

NOTE: Before you begin, ensure that you set up your server using the

Getting Started With Your Server

document that shipped

with your server.

To set up your PowerEdge server using Lifecycle Controller:

1. Connect the video cable to the video port and the network cables to the iDRAC and LOM port.

Figure 1. Video port, iDRAC port, and Lights Out Management (LOM) port

2. Turn on or restart the server and press F10 to start Lifecycle Controller.

Figure 2. Starting Lifecycle Controller

NOTE: If you miss pressing F10, press and hold the power button for three seconds to restart the server.

NOTE: The Initial Setup Wizard is displayed only when you start Lifecycle Controller for the first time.

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Rev. A00 2016 - 03 Setting Up Your Dell PowerEdge Server Using Dell Lifecycle Controller Topics: • Related Dell products Dell Lifecycle Controller is an advanced embedded systems management technology that enables remote server management using integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). Using Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware using a local or Dell-based firmware repository. The OS Deployment wizard available in Lifecycle Controller enables you to deploy an operating system.
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3. Select the language and keyboard type and click Next. Figure 3. Language and Keyboard Selection page 4. Read the product overview and click Next. Figure 4. Product Overview page 5. Configure the network settings, wait for the settings to be applied, and click Next.
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Figure 5. Lifecycle Controller Network Settings page 6. Configure the iDRAC network settings, wait for the settings to be applied, and click Next. Figure 6. iDRAC Network and Credential Configuration page 7. Verify the applied network settings and click Finish to exit the Initial Setup Wizard.
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Figure 7. Summary page NOTE: The Initial Setup Wizard is displayed only when you start Lifecycle Controller for the first time. If you want to make configuration changes later, restart the server, press F10 to start Lifecycle Controller, and select Settings or System Setup from the Lifecycle Controller home page. 8. Click Firmware Update > Launch Firmware Update and follow the instructions on the screen to update the firmware. Figure 8. Firmware Update page 9.
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Figure 9. OS Deployment page NOTE: For iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller videos, visit Delltechcenter.com/idrac. NOTE: For iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller documentation, visit Dell.com/idracmanuals. Related Dell products Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller With Lifecycle Controller Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller enhances your productivity and improves the overall availability of your Dell server.
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OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA)/OpenManage Storage Services (OMSS) OMSA is a comprehensive one-to-one systems management solution for both local and remote servers, associated storage controllers, and Direct Attached Storage (DAS). Included in OMSA is OMSS, which enables configuration of the storage components attached to the server. These components include RAID and non-RAID controllers and the channels, ports, enclosures, and disks attached to the storage. For more details, visit Delltechcenter.
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Notes, cautions, and warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. © 2016 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.