Release Notes

Release Notes
Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool (DRACT)
Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool (DRACT) discovers and configures the Remote Access
Controllers (RACs) for systems on your network from a single console.
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Version
DRACT 1.2
Release Date
October 2014
Previous Version
DRACT 1.1
Importance
RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The
update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and
compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).
What is Supported?
Supported Operating Systems
You can install DRACT 1.2 on 32 bit and 64 bit Microsoft Windows operating systems such as Windows 7,
Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2012.
Other Requirements
Display resolution of 1024 x 768 or higher.
What’s New
 Support for iDRAC8
 Support for Chassis Management Controller on PowerEdge VRTX
Fixes
Not applicable.
Important Notes
While updating the firmware from a local directory, the default name of the firmware image must be as
follows:
Note: DRACT does not recognize other files names.
 firmimg.d5 – DRAC5
 firming.d6 – for iDRAC on Rack and Tower Servers (PowerEdge R and T series)