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NOTE: • You can use only one NIC at a time to communicate with the network. • Modular servers support maximum of 4 ports. 5. From the IPV4 Network Settings→ IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options: • No Configuration - indicates that the NIC must not be configured. • DHCP - indicates that the NIC must be configured using an IP address from a DHCP server. If DHCP is selected, a DHCP IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page. • Static IP - indicates that the NIC must be configured using a static IP. Type the IP Address Properties - IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator. 6. From the IPV6 Network Settings→ IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options: • No Configuration - indicates that the NIC must not be configured. • DHCPv6 - indicates that the NIC must be configured using an IP address from a DHCPv6 server. If DHCPv6 is selected, a DHCPv6 IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page. NOTE: While configuring DHCP server with IPv6, the configuration fails if you disable forwarding or advertising options. • Static IP - indicates that the NIC must be configured using a static IP. Type the IP Address Properties - IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator. 7. Click Enabled and type the VLAN ID and Priority under Lifecycle Controller VLAN Settings to configure the VLAN settings of a NIC. You cannot configure the VLAN settlings of the following NICs: • Emulex SeaHawk-2 (FH) PCIe Adapter • Emulex SeaHawk-2 (LP) PCIe Adapter • Emulex Vindicator-2 rNDC • Emulex Sea Stallion-2 Mezzanine Card • Emulex Pave Low-2 bNDC • Emulex SeaHawk-2 (FH) NIC Only PCIe Adapter • Emulex SeaHawk-2 (LP) NIC Only PCIe Adapter • Emulex Vindicator-2 NIC Only rNDC • Emulex Sea Stallion-2 NIC Only Mezzanine Card • Emulex Pave Low-2 NIC Only bNDC 8. Click Next. NOTE: If Lifecycle Controller settings are not correctly configured, an error message is displayed. NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a network, verify the settings. For information about correct network settings, contact your network administrator. Lifecycle Controller features This section provides a brief description about the Lifecycle Controller features and helps you understand how to use the Lifecycle Controller wizards most effectively. Each feature is a wizard in Lifecycle Controller, which supports the following features: • Home - Navigate back to the Home page. • Lifecycle Log - View and export the Lifecycle Controller log, and add a work note to the log. • Firmware Update - Apply updates or perform firmware rollback for the system components, and view the firmware version available on a server. • Hardware Configuration - Configure system devices, view, export hardware inventory of a system, and repurpose or retire system. • OS Deployment - Install an operating system in manual mode or unattended mode by using an 'answer' file. • Platform Restore - Backup, export, and restore system profile. Import iDRAC license from Lifecycle Controller GUI. • Hardware Diagnostics - Perform diagnostics to validate the memory, I/O devices, CPU, physical disks, and other peripherals. • Settings - Specify the language, keyboard layout, and network settings while using Lifecycle Controller. • System Setup - Configure settings for devices or components such as iDRAC, BIOS, RAID, and NIC. Related concepts Lifecycle Controller log 18 Using Lifecycle Controller

Section	Page
Dell Lifecycle Controller GUI v2.70.70.70 User's Guide	3
Introduction	7
Using Lifecycle Controller	7
Benefits of using iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller	7
New in this release	8
Key features	8
Feature matrix	8
Licensable features in Lifecycle Controller	9
Viewing iDRAC license information	10
Other documents you may need	10
Social Media Reference	11
Accessing documents from the Dell EMC support site	11
Contacting Dell	12
Using Lifecycle Controller	13
Starting Lifecycle Controller	13
Start messages during POST, causes, and resolutions	13
Enabling Lifecycle Controller	14
Disabling Lifecycle Controller	14
Canceling Lifecycle Controller actions	14
Using Lifecycle Controller for the first time	15
Setting up Lifecycle Controller using Initial Setup Wizard	15
Specifying language and keyboard type	15
Viewing Product Overview	15
Configuring Lifecycle Controller Network Settings	15
Configuring iDRAC Network and Credentials	16
Recommended characters in user names and passwords	16
Viewing summary of network settings	17
Accessing help	17
Viewing release notes	17
Setting up Lifecycle Controller from the home page	17
Specifying language and keyboard type	17
Configuring Lifecycle Controller Network Settings	17
Lifecycle Controller features	18
Operating system deployment	20
Installing operating system	20
Using the optional RAID configuration	22
Configuring RAID using the operating system deployment wizard	22
Unattended installation	22
UEFI Secure Boot	22
Driver access	23
Installing an operating system on iSCSI LUN and FCoE LUN	23
Post reboot scenarios	23
Monitor	25
Hardware inventory view and export	25
About view and export current inventory	25
About view and export factory-shipped inventory	25
Viewing hardware inventory — current or factory shipped	26
Exporting hardware inventory — current or factory shipped	26
Exporting hardware inventory to a USB drive	27
Exporting hardware inventory to a network share	27
CIFS	27
NFS	27
Viewing or exporting hardware inventory after part replacement	28
Viewing or exporting current inventory after resetting Lifecycle Controller	28
Lifecycle Controller log	28
Viewing Lifecycle Log history	29
Exporting Lifecycle Log	30
Exporting Lifecycle Log to a USB drive	30
Exporting Lifecycle Log to a network share	30
CIFS	30
NFS	31
Adding a work note to the Lifecycle Log	31
Firmware update	32
Firmware update methods	33
Version compatibility	34
Updating firmware	34
Selecting the type of update and update source	35
Using a local drive	35
Using a DVD	35
Using a USB drive	36
Using a FTP server	36
Using a non-proxy FTP server	36
Using a proxy FTP server	37
Using a network share	37
Using single component DUPs	38
Selecting and applying updates	39
Firmware rollback	39
Rolling back to previous firmware versions	39
Comparing firmware versions	40
Updating or rolling back devices that affect Trusted Platform Module settings	40
Configure	41
System control panel access options	41
Controlling access to the front panel	41
Configuring iDRAC	42
Configuring system time and date	42
Configuring vFlash SD card	43
Enabling or disabling a vFlash SD card	43
Initializing a vFlash SD card	43
Configuring RAID	43
Foreign configuration found	44
Viewing current RAID configuration	45
Selecting a RAID controller	45
Selecting RAID levels	45
Minimum disk requirement for different RAID levels	45
Selecting physical disks	46
Setting virtual disk attributes	46
Viewing summary	47
Configuring RAID using software RAID	47
Creating a secure virtual disk on a RAID controller	48
Key encryption	49
Applying the local key on a RAID controller	49
Local key encryption mode	49
Encrypting unsecure virtual disks	49
Rekey controller with new local key	50
Removing encryption and deleting data	50
Breaking mirrored drives	50
System setup — Advanced Hardware Configuration	51
Modifying device settings	53
Collect system inventory on restart	53
Updating server inventory information	53
Configuring local FTP server	54
FTP authentication	54
Requirements for a local FTP server	54
Copying repository to a local FTP server from the Dell Server Updates DVD	54
Using Dell Repository Manager to create the repository and copy it to a local FTP server	54
Accessing updates on a local FTP server	54
Configuring a local USB drive	55
Copying repository to a local USB drive from the Dell Server Updates DVD	55
Using Dell Repository Manager to create the repository and copy to a USB drive	55
Configuring NFS and CIFS servers	55
Configuring NFS servers	55
Configuring CIFS servers	56
Conditions while configuring HTTP / HTTPS server	56
Maintain	57
Platform restore	57
About server profile backup image	57
Supported components	58
Backup server profile	59
Backing up the server profile	59
System or feature behavior during backup	59
Export server profile	60
Exporting server profile to USB drive or network share	60
System or feature behavior during export	60
Import server profile	60
Importing server profile from a vFlash SD card, network share, or USB drive	61
Importing server profile using a vFlash SD card	61
Importing server profile from a network share	62
Importing server profile from a USB drive	62
System or feature behavior during import	62
Post-import scenario	63
Importing server profile after system board replacement	63
Restoring server profile after system board replacement	63
Import server license	64
Importing server license from a network share or USB drive	64
Importing an iDRAC license from a network share	64
Importing an iDRAC license from a USB drive	65
Part replacement configuration	65
Applying firmware and configuration updates to replaced parts	65
Supported devices	66
Repurpose or retire system	66
Deleting server information	67
Hardware diagnostics	67
Performing hardware diagnostics	67
SupportAssist Collection	67
Exporting the SupportAssist Collection	68
Easy-to-use system component names	69
Using the system setup and boot manager	72
Choosing the system boot mode	72
Entering System Setup	73
Responding to error messages	73
Using the system setup navigation keys	73
System Setup options	74
System Setup Main screen	74
System BIOS screen	74
System information screen	74
Memory Settings screen	75
Processor settings screen	75
SATA Settings Screen	77
Boot Settings screen	77
Integrated devices screen	77
Serial communications screen	78
System Profile Settings screen	78
System security screen	79
Miscellaneous settings	80
System and setup password features	80
Assigning a system and setup password	81
Deleting or changing an existing system and setup password	81
Using your system password to secure your system	82
Operating with a setup password enabled	82
Entering the UEFI boot manager	82
Using the boot manager navigation keys	83
Boot Manager screen	83
UEFI Boot menu	83
Embedded systems management	84
iDRAC settings utility	84
Entering the iDRAC settings utility	84
Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions	85
Error messages	85

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NOTE:

•

You can use only one NIC at a time to communicate with the network.

•

Modular servers support maximum of 4 ports.

From the

IPV4 Network Settings→ IP Address Source

drop-down menu, select one of the following options:

•

No Configuration

— indicates that the NIC must not be configured.

•

DHCP

— indicates that the NIC must be configured using an IP address from a DHCP server. If DHCP is selected, a DHCP IP

address is displayed on the

Network Settings

page.

•

Static IP

— indicates that the NIC must be configured using a static IP. Type the

IP Address Properties

—

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

, and

DNS Address

. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator.

From the

IPV6 Network Settings→ IP Address Source

drop-down menu, select one of the following options:

•

No Configuration

— indicates that the NIC must not be configured.

•

DHCPv6

— indicates that the NIC must be configured using an IP address from a DHCPv6 server. If DHCPv6 is selected, a

DHCPv6 IP address is displayed on the

Network Settings

page.

NOTE:

While configuring DHCP server with IPv6, the configuration fails if you disable forwarding or advertising

options.

•

Static IP

— indicates that the NIC must be configured using a static IP. Type the

IP Address Properties

—

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

, and

DNS Address

. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator.

Click

Enabled

and type the

VLAN ID

and

Priority

under

Lifecycle Controller VLAN Settings

to configure the VLAN settings of a

NIC.

You cannot configure the VLAN settlings of the following NICs:

•

Emulex SeaHawk-2 (FH) PCIe Adapter

•

Emulex SeaHawk-2 (LP) PCIe Adapter

•

Emulex Vindicator-2 rNDC

•

Emulex Sea Stallion-2 Mezzanine Card

•

Emulex Pave Low-2 bNDC

•

Emulex SeaHawk-2 (FH) NIC Only PCIe Adapter

•

Emulex SeaHawk-2 (LP) NIC Only PCIe Adapter

•

Emulex Vindicator-2 NIC Only rNDC

•

Emulex Sea Stallion-2 NIC Only Mezzanine Card

•

Emulex Pave Low-2 NIC Only bNDC

Click

NOTE:

If Lifecycle Controller settings are not correctly configured, an error message is displayed.

NOTE:

If you are unable to connect to a network, verify the settings. For information about correct network

settings, contact your network administrator.

Lifecycle Controller features

This section provides a brief description about the Lifecycle Controller features and helps you understand how to use the Lifecycle

Controller wizards most effectively. Each feature is a wizard in Lifecycle Controller, which supports the following features:

•

Home

— Navigate back to the

Home

page.

•

Lifecycle Log

— View and export the Lifecycle Controller log, and add a work note to the log.

•

Firmware Update

— Apply updates or perform firmware rollback for the system components, and view the firmware version

available on a server.

•

Hardware Configuration

— Configure system devices, view, export hardware inventory of a system, and repurpose or retire

system.

•

OS Deployment

— Install an operating system in manual mode or unattended mode by using an 'answer' file.

•

Platform Restore

— Backup, export, and restore system profile. Import iDRAC license from Lifecycle Controller GUI.

•

Hardware Diagnostics

— Perform diagnostics to validate the memory, I/O devices, CPU, physical disks, and other peripherals.

•

Settings

— Specify the language, keyboard layout, and network settings while using Lifecycle Controller.

•

System Setup

— Configure settings for devices or components such as iDRAC, BIOS, RAID, and NIC.

Related concepts

Lifecycle Controller log

Using Lifecycle Controller