Dell iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller Version 2.40.40.40 Manual
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7)
and iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller for Dell
PowerEdge Servers Version 2.40.40.40
Release Notes
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.
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Rev. A02
Contents
1 Release Notes .................................................................................................................5
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)............................................................................................................5
Lifecycle Controller (LC-GUI).............................................................................................................................................5
Lifecycle Controller Remote Services (LC-RS).................................................................................................................. 5
Version............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Release date.......................................................................................................................................................................5
Previous versions............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Importance.........................................................................................................................................................................5
2 Platforms affected.......................................................................................................... 7
3 What is Supported?........................................................................................................ 8
License requirements......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Supported managed server operating systems for iDRAC7 and iDRAC8............................................................................8
Supported web browsers for iDRAC7 and iDRAC8.............................................................................................................9
4 What’s new ...................................................................................................................10
Authentication.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
BIOS/UEFI........................................................................................................................................................................10
Hardware (server/storage platform specific) .................................................................................................................. 10
iDRAC/LC firmware only.................................................................................................................................................. 10
Monitoring and alerting..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Networking and I/O..........................................................................................................................................................10
OS deployment................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Scripting (all CLI related items).........................................................................................................................................10
Security............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Storage and PERC.............................................................................................................................................................11
Support Assist and parts replacement............................................................................................................................... 11
Updates............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
5 Fixes..............................................................................................................................12
Authentication...................................................................................................................................................................12
BIOS/UEFI........................................................................................................................................................................12
Hardware (server/storage platform specific) .................................................................................................................. 12
iDRAC/LC firmware only...................................................................................................................................................12
Monitoring and alerting..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Networking and I/O.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
OS deployment................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Scripting (all CLI related items).........................................................................................................................................12
Security.............................................................................................................................................................................12
Storage and PERC............................................................................................................................................................13
Support Assist and parts replacement.............................................................................................................................. 13
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Updates............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
6 Important notes.............................................................................................................14
Note 1............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Note 2...............................................................................................................................................................................14
Note 3...............................................................................................................................................................................14
7 Known issues................................................................................................................. 15
8 Limitations.....................................................................................................................16
Item 1................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Item 2............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 3............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Item 4................................................................................................................................................................................17
Item 5................................................................................................................................................................................17
Item 6 ...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Item 7................................................................................................................................................................................17
9 Installation.....................................................................................................................19
Installation instructions .....................................................................................................................................................19
Upgrade............................................................................................................................................................................19
Uninstallation.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
10 Lifecycle Controller Remote Services - client tools..................................................... 20
OpenWSMAN CLI............................................................................................................................................................20
11 Contacting Dell............................................................................................................. 21
12 Accessing documents from Dell support site............................................................... 22
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Release Notes
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)
iDRAC is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system
recovery, and power control functions for the Dell PowerEdge systems.
Lifecycle Controller (LC-GUI)
An out-of-band mechanism for configuring the platform, applying firmware updates, saving or restoring a system backup, or
deploying an operating system, either by using a GUI or a remote scripting language. Lifecycle Controller GUI provides advanced
embedded systems management and is delivered as part of iDRAC7 and iDRAC8.
The GUI enables remote systems management in a one-to-one method and is accessible by pressing F10 during system boot.
Lifecycle Controller Remote Services (LC-RS)
LC-RS provides advanced embedded systems management and is delivered as part of iDRAC7 and iDRAC8.
LC-RS enables remote systems management in a one-to-many method. Remote Services uses WS-Management (WS-MAN)
protocol based web services interface to remotely provision and manage the servers.
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Version
iDRAC 2.40.40.40 (Applies to iDRAC7 and iDRAC8)
Lifecycle Controller 2.40.40.40
Release date
August 2016
Previous versions
2.30.30.30
2.32.31.30
2.35.35.35
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).
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Platforms affected
Supported system for iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and LC:
12th Generation 13th Generation
PowerEdge FM120 PowerEdge T620 PowerEdge C4130 PowerEdge R830
PowerEdge M420 PowerVault NX3200 PowerEdge C6320 PowerEdge R930
PowerEdge M520 PowerVault NX3300 PowerEdge FC430 PowerEdge T130
PowerEdge M620 PowerVault NX400 PowerEdge FC630 PowerEdge T330
PowerEdge M820 PowerEdge FC830 PowerEdge T430
PowerEdge R220 PowerEdge FD332 PowerEdge T630
PowerEdge R320 PowerEdge M630 Precision Rack 7910
PowerEdge R420 PowerEdge M830 DCS 6400
PowerEdge R520 PowerEdge R230 DCSF S3500
PowerEdge R620 PowerEdge R330 DSS 1500
PowerEdge R720 PowerEdge R430 DSS 1510
PowerEdge R720xd PowerEdge R530 DSS 2500
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PowerEdge R820 PowerEdge R530XD NX3230
PowerEdge R920 PowerEdge R630 NX3330
PowerEdge T320 PowerEdge R730 NX430
PowerEdge T420 PowerEdge R730XD
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