Installation Manual

Backing Up Server Profile
You can backup the system configuration, including the installed firmware images on various components such as BIOS,
RAID, NIC, iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, and Network Daughter Cards (NDCs) and the configuration settings of those
components. The backup operation also includes the hard disk configuration data, motherboard, and replaced parts. The
backup creates a single file that you can save to a vFlash SD card or network share (CIFS or NFS).
You can also enable and schedule periodic backups of the firmware and server configuration based on a certain day,
week, or month.
Backup feature is licensed and is available with iDRAC7 Enterprise license.
Before performing a backup operation, make sure that:
• Collect System Inventory On Reboot (CSIOR) option is enabled. If CSIOR is disabled and if you initiate a backup
operation, the following message is displayed:
System Inventory with iDRAC may be stale,start CSIOR for updated inventory
• To perform backup on a vFlash SD card:
– A Dell supported vFlash SD card is inserted, enabled, and initialized.
– vFlash SD card has enough space to store the backup file.
The backup file contains encrypted user sensitive data, configuration information, and firmware images that you can use
for import server profile operation.
Backup events are recorded in the Lifecycle Log.
Related Links
Scheduling Automatic Backup Server Profile
Importing Server Profile
Backing Up Server Profile Using iDRAC7 Web Interface
To back up the server profile using iDRAC7 Web interface:
1. Go to Overview → iDRAC Settings → Server Profile .
The Backup and Export Server Profile page is displayed.
2. Select one of the following to save the backup file image:
– Network to save the backup file image on a CIFS or NFS share.
– vFlash to save the backup file image on the vFlash card.
3. Enter the backup file name and encryption passphrase (optional).
4. If Network is selected as the file location, enter the network settings.
For information about the fields, see the iDRAC7 Online Help .
5. Click Backup Now.
The backup operation is initiated and you can view the status on the Job Queue page. After a successful operation,
the backup file is created in the specified location.
Backing Up Server Profile Using RACADM
To backup the server profile using RACADM, use systemconfig backup subcommand. For more information, see the
RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and CMC available at dell.com/support/manuals.
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