Dell Lifecycle Controller 2 Version 1.3.0 Manual de usuario

Dell Lifecycle Controller 2Release 1.3 User's Guide

• Supports H730P controller on the Equinox server.Licensable Features in Lifecycle ControllerLifecycle Controller features are available based on the

Device ID Indicates the service tag of the server on which an iDRAC is installed.License– Entitlement ID: Indicates a unique ID provided by the manufa

•Lifecycle Controller Web Services Interface Guide–Windows and LinuxSocial Media ReferenceTo know more about the product, best practices, and informat

2Using Lifecycle ControllerThis section provides information about launching Lifecycle Controller, enabling or disabling it, and launching it for the

Restoring System Config by Manually Entering ServiceTagWhen you do not have a backup on a vFlash SD card:1. Lifecycle Controller automatically display

Enabling Lifecycle ControllerTo boot into Lifecycle Controller during startup:1. Press the<F2> key within five seconds after system start-up.The

Using Lifecycle Controller for the First TimeAfter you start Lifecycle Controller for the first time, by default the Settings → Language and Keyboard

You can either enable or disable this settings. For more information about the fields in this section, click the Help link in the upper-right corner o

Installing Operating System in Unattended ModeViewing iDRAC License InformationRestoring a Server Profile from vFlash Backup18

3Operating System DeploymentUsing the operating system deployment wizard, you can deploy various custom and standard operating systems on the managed

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

NOTE: If you select an operating system that supports UEFI boot mode, BIOS and UEFI options are provided for selecting the boot mode.6. Restart the sy

The drivers are extracted to the OEMDRV directory, and Lifecycle Controller prompts you to insert the operating system installation media.2. Lifecycle

either cancel operating system installation or reenter Lifecycle Controller after restarting the system, or when an AC power-cycle operation is perfor

Scenario User Action and ImpactDuring POST, the system prompts you to press a key to boot into the operating system installation mediaPress any key to

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4MonitorUsing Lifecycle Controller, you can monitor the hardware inventory and events in the system throughout its lifecycle.Hardware Inventory View a

Exporting Hardware Inventory—Current or Factory-ShippedViewing Hardware Inventory—Current or Factory-ShippedTo view the currently-installed or factory

The HardwareInventory _<servicetag>_<timestamp>.xml or FactoryShippedHWInventory_<servicetag>.xml file is copied to the specified lo

Viewing or Exporting Hardware Inventory After Part ReplacementTo view or export the hardware inventory after part replacement:1. Launch Lifecycle Cont

Related LinksViewing Lifecycle Log HistoryExporting Lifecycle LogAdding Work Note to Lifecycle LogViewing Lifecycle Log HistoryUse this feature to vie

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Exporting Lifecycle LogUse this feature to export the Lifecycle Log information to a compressed file (.gz format) that has log files in an .xml file.

5Firmware UpdateUsing Lifecycle Controller, the system can be updated using the repositories accessible through FTP or located on a locally-attached U

Version CompatibilityUpdating FirmwareDownload MethodsThe following table lists the various locations or media and methods to perform the updates:NOTE

NOTE: During BIOS update, due to security reasons, the progress bar stops at 40 seconds, jumps to 1 minute 50 seconds after a while, and then complete

NOTE: Make sure that the repository (catalog file) and DUPs that are downloaded from ftp.dell.com are copied into the root folder of the source.• Loca

• Connect USB drive to the system.To update the platform using USB drive:1. Insert a USB drive to the managed system. Alternatively, insert the USB dr

NOTE: Lifecycle Controller allows 256 characters in a path, and does not support special characters such as :, *, ?, ", <, >, |, #, %, and

Table 3. Network Share DetailsFor CIFS For NFSShare Name — Path to the shared folder where the DUPs or repository is located. For example, \\192.168.2

NOTE: The system does not restart after updating the OS driver pack and hardware diagnostics.NOTE: While using Lifecycle Controller to update the powe

Comparing Firmware VersionsTo compare the version of the update or rollback with the version currently installed on the system, compare the versions i

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6ConfigureLifecycle Controller provides various system configuration wizards. Use the configuration wizards to configure system devices. The Configura

Configuring iDRACTo configure iDRAC parameters applicable to the system, such as LAN, common IP settings, IPv4, IPv6, Virtual Media, and LAN user conf

Configuring vFlash SD CardUse the licensed feature to enable or disable the vFlash SD card, check the health and properties, and initialize the vFlash

NOTE: If there are any internal storage controller cards on the system, all other external cards cannot be configured. If there are no internal cards,

Viewing Current RAID ConfigurationThe View Current RAID Configuration and Select Controller page displays the attributes of any virtual disks already

RAID Level Minimum Number of Disks5 36 410 450 660 8* For S110 RAID controller, a minimum of two hard disk drives are required.Selecting Physical Disk

– Write Through — The controller sends a write-request-completion signal only after the data is written to the disk drive. The Write Through policy pr

To configure software RAID:1. In the left pane, click Hardware Configuration.2. In the right pane, click Configuration Wizards.3. Under Storage Config

The Virtual Disk Attributes page is displayed.8. Select the virtual disk parameters, select the Secure Virtual Disk option, and click Next.The Summary

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Local Key Encryption ModeYou can perform the following tasks while the controller is in the Local Key Encryption mode:NOTE: For more information on th

5. In the Existing Passphrase box, enter the existing passphrase associated with the displayed Encryption Key Identifier.6. In the New Encryption Key

NOTE: You can also use System Setup utility during startup to configure the following devices. For more information about the System Setup utility, se

* QLogic QLE2662 Dual Port FC16 HBA* QLogic QLE2662 Dual Port FC16 HBA (LP)* QLogic QME2662 Dual Port FC16 HBA Mezzanine* QLogic QLE2560 FC8 Single Ch

On the basis of configuration setting changes, the following message may be displayed:One or more of the settings requires a reboot to be saved and ac

NOTE: For updating the OS driver packs, use the Dell Lifecycle Controller OS Driver PacksDVD.2. Copy the repository folder of the DVD to the root dire

Copying Repository to a Local USB Drive from the Dell Server Updates DVDTo copy a repository:1. Download the Dell Server Updates ISO file from support

7MaintainUsing Lifecycle Controller, you can maintain the health of a system throughout its lifecycle by using the features such as Part Replacement C

The server profile backup image file does not contain:• Operating system or any data stored on hard disk drives or virtual drives• vFlash SD card part

Component Firmware Configuration Security Information*FC HBA Yes Yes NAEnclosure NA NA NAPCIe SSD Yes NA NA* The security information refers to the us

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NOTE: You can check the Lifecycle logs in iDRAC Web interface for backup server profile status. To view the log in Lifecycle Controller after the back

• After a successful export, the event is logged in the Lifecycle Log.Import Server ProfileUse this feature to apply a backup to the system from which

– Delete configuration — Deletes the RAID level, virtual drive, and controller attributes.5. If you have secured the backup image file with a passphra

System or Feature Behavior During Import• Lifecycle Controller is not available during restore, and is enabled after the import operation is complete.

Import Server LicenseUse this feature to import an iDRAC license from the Lifecycle Controller GUI. The scenarios in which you may want to import a li

Importing iDRAC License from USB DriveTo import a server license from a USB Drive:1. In the left pane, click Platform Restore.2. In the right pane, cl

– Apply always — The feature is enabled and the current configuration is applied if a part is replaced.NOTE: This is the default setting.– Apply only

Deleting Configuration and Resetting DefaultsYou can delete the current iDRAC settings and reset iDRAC to factory-default settings. This feature also

When the tests are complete, results of the diagnostics tests are displayed on the screen. To resolve the problems reported in the test results, searc

8Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked QuestionsThis section describes the error messages commonly generated by Lifecycle Controller and provides sugge

1IntroductionThe Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management to perform systems management tasks such as deploy, configure

9. Can I delete Lifecycle Controller? No.10. Can I use virtual media for the operating system media source during installation? Yes. For more informat

The features like Lifecycle Log, Hardware Inventory (View and Export), Part Replacement, and vFlash SD card configuration depends on latest iDRAC firm

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9Lifecycle Log SchemaTo view a typical lifecycle log schema, go to http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20270305.aspx.73

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10Easy-to-use System Component NamesThe following table lists the Fully Qualified Device Descriptor (FQDD) of the system components and the equivalent

FQDD of System Component Name Easy-to-use NameOptical.USBFront.1-1 Optical drive connected to front USB 1Disk.USBInternal.1 Disk connected to Internal

11Using The System Setup and Boot ManagerSystem Setup enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options.The following keystrok

• UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BI

System Setup OptionsSystem Setup Main ScreenNOTE: Press <Alt><F> to reset the BIOS or UEFI settings to their default settings.Menu Item De

• Improved Productivity and Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) — Extending the reach of administrators to larger numbers of distant servers can make

System Information ScreenMenu Item DescriptionSystem Model Name Displays the system model name.System BIOS Version Displays the BIOS version installed

Processor Settings ScreenMenu Item DescriptionLogical Processor Allows you to enable or disable logical processors and display the number of logical p

Menu Item DescriptionProcessor 1NOTE: The following settings are displayed for each processor installed in the system.Family-Model-SteppingDisplays th

Menu Item DescriptionNOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables BIOS Boot Settings menu. Setting this field to BIOS disables the UEFI Boot Settings men

Menu Item DescriptionSR-IOV Global Enable Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) devices. B

Menu Item DescriptionNOTE: The following parameters are available only when the System Profile is set to Custom.CPU Power ManagementAllows you to set

Menu Item DescriptionTPM Security Allows you to control the reporting mode of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). By default, the TPM Security option i

Menu Item DescriptionReport Keyboard ErrorsAllows you to set whether keyboard-related error messages are reported during system boot. By default, the

– Only the following special characters are allowed: space, (”), (+), (,), (-), (.), (/), (;), ([), (\), (]), (`).A message prompts you to re-enter th

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthoriz

• Synchronized mouse cursor while using Lifecycle Controller through iDRAC Virtual Console. Must have BIOS version 1.3.x or later.• Removed task valid

Key DescriptionNOTE: For the standard graphics browser only.<Esc> Moves to the previous page till you view the main screen. Pressing <Esc>

iDRAC Settings UtilityThe iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or disable var