Dell iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller version 2.83.83.83 Release Notes, Owner's Manual
Summary
The iDRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller version 2.83.83.83 Release Notes (April 2022) documents Dell's integrated remote access controller firmware. It details supported PowerEdge platforms, new features, bug fixes, known issues, and limitations. Topics include firmware updates, racadm CLI changes, web interface modifications, security advisories, and REST API updates. Target users are server administrators and IT operations staff managing Dell PowerEdge servers via iDRAC in data center environments.
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i DRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller version 2.83.83.83 Release Notes
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i DRAC8 with Lifecycle Controller version 2.83.83.83 Release Notes April 2022 Rev. A00
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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 d...
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Contents Chapter 1: Overview...................................................................................................................... Version.................................................
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Overview The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (i DRAC) is designed to make server administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell servers. i DRAC alerts administrat...
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Platforms affected Power Edge C4130 Power Edge C6300 Power Edge C6400 Power Edge C6320 Power Edge C6320p Power Edge FC430 Power Edge FC630 Power Edge FC830 Power Edge M630 Power Edge M830 Power Edge R...
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What is supported License requirements Software licensing has replaced hardware licensing. Many features in Lifecycle Controller are licensed. You must install the appropriate license to use these fea...
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Java Java — Oracle version What is supported
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New and enhanced features Support to configure TLS protocol on port 5900. New and enhanced features
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Fixes 222524: Support Assist QR link corrected on i DRAC GUI page. 222520: Network share issue while updating firmware through "downloads.dell.com". 224214: Fail to set multiple DNS entries ...
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Important notes 1. Updating i DRAC firmware to the current version from versions earlier than 2.70.70.70 is not supported (For example, updating i DRAC firmware from version 2.60.60.60 to version 2.82...
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20. When you reset or update the i DRAC, you must reboot LC if it is launched already. If you fail to reboot, LC may behave unexpectedly. 21. On Power Edge FC630, Power Edge FC830, and Power Edge FC43...
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Limitations While deleting unapplied jobs through remote RACADM interface, because of a session timeout you may see an error message "Error: Session is not valid." To delete these jobs, use ...
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Windows operating systems support both the manual and unattended installation features. However, Lifecycle Controller supports the unattended installation feature for Windows and RHEL-7 operating syst...
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When using Internet Explorer or Google Chrome to access the HTML5 virtual console from a Windows operating system, the floating menu at the top of the window may not be displayed. Limitations
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Known issues Topics: racadm usercertview returns not supported message in local RACADM Unable to access i DRAC with longer Host name Unable to access i DRAC using Host IP Unable to access i DRAC using...
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Expand operations failing Description Frequent requests with expand operation in Redfish generates multiple core files that may internally cause the URI to return 400 Bad Request or 500 Internal Serve...
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Installation Installation instructions From the Windows host operating system (managed node), run the Dell Update Package for Windows and follow the instructions on the update wizard. From the Linux h...
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Lifecycle Controller Remote Services — client tools Use the Open WSMAN CLI client tool to send WS-MAN commands to Lifecycle Controller. Open WSMAN CLI Open WSMAN CLI is an open source Linux WS-MAN cli...
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Resources and support For more information about the features of this release, see the documentation for i DRAC 2.70.70.70. Latest Release Notes To access the latest Release Notes for this version of ...
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Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contac...
Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 20 |
| File Size | 137.05 KB |
| Published | July 01, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does iDRAC improve server availability and management?
It provides remote monitoring, configuration, updating, and troubleshooting capabilities without the need for physical access or installed agents.
What options are required when using OpenWSMAN CLI over HTTPS?
The OpenWSMAN CLI client requires the use of the -c, -v, and -V options to support SSL communication.
What must be considered if iDRAC is inaccessible via FQDN name?
Access issues can occur following a change in DNS configurations or due to limitations regarding longer hostnames.
How often should the system software update be applied?
Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle to maintain compatibility.