Dell DSS 1510 Lifecycle Controller v2.40.40.40 Users Guide - Page 65
Importing server profile after system board replacement
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3. System reboots and goes to System Services to execute tasks for firmware validation, configuration restore for supported devices (BIOS, storage controllers, and Add-in NIC cards) and the final verification of all tasks executed. 4. System turns off and performs iDRAC configuration and firmware restore. After completion, iDRAC resets and takes up to 10 minutes before the system turns on. 5. System turns on and the restore process is complete. Check the Lifecycle Logs for the restore process entries. Related links Importing server profile from a vFlash SD card, network share, or USB drive Importing server profile after system board replacement Before importing the server profile after replacing the system board, make sure that the following prerequisites are met: • A backup image of the server with the old system board is present. • If you are restoring from a vFlash SD card, it must be installed, and contain the backup image in a folder labeled SRVCNF. This image must be from the same server that you are trying to restore. • If you are restoring from a network share, make sure that the network share where the backup image file is stored is accessible. After replacing the system board, import the server profile from a vFlash SD card, network share, or a USB device. • See Post-Import Scenario. • The Service Tag is restored on the new system board from the backup file. NOTE: Lifecycle Controller prompts you with a dialog box to retrieve the Service Tag and restore the server profile, if you have replaced a system board and have not entered the Service Tag on the replaced system board. Related links Import server profile Importing server profile using a vFlash SD card Importing server profile from a network share Importing server profile from a USB drive Restoring server profile after system board replacement When you launch Lifecycle Controller after replacing the system board, a message is displayed prompting you to either retrieve the Service Tag and the server profile using any of the following: • vFlash SD card • Easy Restore To restore the server profile using vFlash SD card: 1. Press during POST to launch Lifecycle Controller. 2. Click Yes on Do you want to restore the service tag? dialog box. 3. On the Restore Service Tag dialog box: • To import a server profile that is stored on a vFlash SD card, click Import Server Profile. For more information about importing a server profile, see Import Server Profile. NOTE: To import a server profile, you must have an Enterprise license and administrator-level rights. • To manually enter a Service Tag, click Manually configure service tag. On the Service Tag Settings page, type the Service Tag, and then click OK. To restore the server profile using Easy Restore: NOTE: Easy Restore is available only on 13th generation PowerEdge servers that have the Easy Restore flash memory. Easy Restore is not available on PowerEdge R930. After you replace the motherboard on your server, Easy Restore allows you to automatically restore the following data: • System Service Tag 65