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Version compatibility

The version compatibility feature enables you to update the component firmware versions that are compatible with system

components. In case of compatibility issues, Lifecycle Controller displays upgrade or downgrade error messages during the update.

Updating firmware

You can update to the latest version of Lifecycle Controller using the

Firmware Update

wizard. It is recommended that you run the

Firmware Update

wizard regularly to access the latest updates. You can update the component firmware by either using update

repositories or individual DUPs (single component DUP).

NOTE: The firmware for iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller is combined in a single package.

NOTE: Make sure that the file name for the single component DUPs does not have any blank space.

NOTE: If Collect System Inventory On Restart (CSIOR) is disabled while performing an update, Lifecycle Controller

automatically updates the system inventory.

NOTE: Both 32–bit and 64–bit DUPs and catalog are supported. If both the 32-bit and 64-bit DUPs are available in a

catalog, the 64-bit DUP is preferred for the firmware update. 32-bit DUP is used for firmware update only when 64-bit

DUP is not available in a catalog.

NOTE: When you check for updates, all compatible versions are listed.Before you install the update, ensure that you

select the latest available version and also ensure that it is newer than the version currently installed.If you want to

control the version that iDRAC detects, create a custom repository using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) and configure

iDRAC to use that repository to check for updates.

On PowerEdge FX2 servers, you can update the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) firmware using Lifecycle Controller. You

can update CMC only if the Server Mode is set to

Monitor and Configure

in CMC and

Communication Permissions

is set to

CMC

firmware update

in iDRAC.

To enable these settings,

1.

On the CMC GUI, click

Setup

→

Server Mode

→

Monitor and Configure

2.

On the iDRAC GUI, click

iDRAC Settings

→

Communication Permission

→

CMC firmware update

To update the firmware:

1.

Start Lifecycle Controller. For more information, see

Starting Lifecycle Controller.

2.

In the left pane, click

Firmware Update

.

3.

In the right pane, click

Launch Firmware Update

.

4.

Select any one of these update repositories:

FTP Server

,

Local Drive (CD, DVD, or USB)

, or

Network Share (CIFS, NFS, or

HTTP)

, and click

Next

.

The

Enter Access Details

page is displayed.

NOTE: If you select FTP Server, you can verify the connection by clicking Test Network Connection. If the domain

name is provided, then the server IP address and the domain name is displayed. If proxy IP is provided, then the

proxy IP along with the server IP is displayed.

NOTE: If you select Network Share (CIFS, NFS, or HTTP), you can verify the connection by clicking Test Network

Connection. By default, Lifecycle Controller pings the host and proxy IP.

5.

Type or select the appropriate data.

6.

Click

Next

.

The

Select Updates

page is displayed with the catalog file, catalog version, and component names for which the updates are

available.

7.

Select the components that require an update, and then click

Apply

.

The update process is initiated and the firmware update is completed. After restart, the system is ready to use.

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Section	Page
Dell Lifecycle Controller GUI v2.40.40.40 User's Guide	3
Introduction	7
Why use Lifecycle Controller?	7
Benefits of using iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller	7
What's new in this release?	8
Key features	8
Feature matrix	9
Licensable features in Lifecycle Controller	10
Viewing iDRAC license information	11
Other documents you may need	11
Social Media Reference	12
Accessing documents from Dell support site	12
Contacting Dell	12
Using Lifecycle Controller	14
Starting Lifecycle Controller	14
Start messages during POST, causes, and resolutions	14
Enabling Lifecycle Controller	15
Disabling Lifecycle Controller	15
Canceling Lifecycle Controller actions	15
Using Lifecycle Controller for the first time	16
Setting up Lifecycle Controller using Initial Setup Wizard	16
Setting up Lifecycle Controller from the home page	18
Lifecycle Controller features	19
Operating system deployment	21
Installing an operating system	21
Using the optional RAID configuration	22
Configuring RAID using the operating system deployment wizard	23
Unattended installation	23
UEFI Secure Boot	23
Driver access	24
Installing an operating system on iSCSI LUN and FCoE LUN	24
Post reboot scenarios	24
Monitor	26
Hardware inventory view and export	26
About view and export current inventory	26
About view and export factory-shipped inventory	26
Viewing hardware inventory — current or factory shipped	26
Exporting hardware inventory — current or factory shipped	27
Exporting hardware inventory to a USB drive	28
Exporting hardware inventory to a network share	28
Viewing or exporting hardware inventory after part replacement	29
Viewing or exporting current inventory after resetting Lifecycle Controller	29
Lifecycle Controller log	29
Viewing Lifecycle Log history	30
Exporting Lifecycle Log	31
Adding a work note to the Lifecycle Log	32
Firmware update	33
Firmware update methods	34
Version compatibility	35
Updating firmware	35
Selecting the type of update and update source	36
Using single component DUPs	40
Selecting and applying updates	40
Firmware rollback	40
Rolling back to previous firmware versions	41
Configure	42
System control panel access options	42
Controlling access to the front panel	42
Configuring iDRAC	43
Configuring system time and date	43
Configuring vFlash SD card	43
Enabling or disabling a vFlash SD card	44
Initializing a vFlash SD card	44
Configuring RAID	44
Foreign configuration found	45
Viewing current RAID configuration	45
Selecting RAID levels	46
Selecting physical disks	46
Setting virtual disk attributes	47
Viewing summary	48
Configuring RAID using software RAID	48
Creating a secure virtual disk on a RAID controller	49
Key encryption	50
Applying the local key on a RAID controller	50
Local key encryption mode	50
Encrypting unsecure virtual disks	51
Rekey controller with new local key	51
Removing encryption and deleting data	51
Breaking mirrored drives	52
System setup — Advanced Hardware Configuration	52
Modifying device settings	55
Collect system inventory on restart	55
Updating server inventory information	55
Configuring local FTP server	55
FTP authentication	55
Requirements for a local FTP server	56
Copying repository to a local FTP server from the Dell Server Updates DVD	56
Using Dell Repository Manager to create the repository and copy it to a local FTP server	56
Accessing updates on a local FTP server	56
Configuring a local USB drive	57
Copying repository to a local USB drive from the Dell Server Updates DVD	57
Using Dell Repository Manager to create the repository and copy to a USB drive	57
Configuring NFS and CIFS servers	57
Configuring NFS servers	57
Configuring CIFS servers	57
Conditions while configuring HTTP server	58
Maintain	59
Platform restore	59
About server profile backup image	59
Supported components	60
Backup server profile	61
Backing up the server profile	61
System or feature behavior during backup	61
Export server profile	62
Exporting server profile to USB drive or network share	62
Import server profile	62
Importing server profile from a vFlash SD card, network share, or USB drive	63
Importing server profile after system board replacement	65
Import server license	66
Importing server license from a network share or USB drive	66
Part replacement configuration	67
Applying firmware and configuration updates to replaced parts	67
Supported devices	68
Repurpose or retire system	68
Deleting server information	68
Hardware diagnostics	69
Performing hardware diagnostics	69
SupportAssist Collection	69
Exporting the SupportAssist Collection	70
Easy-to-use system component names	72
Using the system setup and boot manager	75
Choosing the system boot mode	75
Entering System Setup	76
Responding to error messages	76
Using the system setup navigation keys	76
System Setup options	76
System Setup Main screen	77
System BIOS screen	77
System information screen	77
Memory Settings screen	78
Processor settings screen	78
SATA Settings Screen	80
Boot Settings screen	80
Integrated devices screen	81
Serial communications screen	81
System Profile Settings screen	82
System security screen	83
Miscellaneous settings	84
System and setup password features	84
Assigning a system and/or setup password	84
Deleting or changing an existing system and/or setup password	85
Using your system password to secure your system	86
Operating with a setup password enabled	86
Entering the UEFI boot manager	86
Using the boot manager navigation keys	87
Boot Manager screen	87
UEFI Boot menu	87
Embedded systems management	88
iDRAC settings utility	88
Entering the iDRAC settings utility	88
Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions	89
Error messages	89

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