Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (iDRAC6) Version 1.98 Release Notes

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Optimize your data center operations with the iDRAC6 Remote Access Controller, a powerful systems management solution for Dell PowerEdge servers. This updated release contains critical feature enhancements to ensure peak compatibility across your infrastructure. Ideal for system administrators managing diverse enterprise environments—including Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware ESXi, and Hyper-V setups—this update keeps your hardware running optimally and securely managed from a distance.

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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (i DRAC6) Version 1.98 Release Notes

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Page 1 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 6 (i DRAC6) Version 1.98 Release Notes

Page 2 Release Notes i DRAC is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for Dell Power Edge syste...

Page 3  Dell Equal Logic DX6000  Dell Equal Logic FS7500  Dell Equal Logic DX6012S  Dell Equal Logic DX6000G What is Supported? Supported Managed Server Operating Systems The following operating systems ...

Page 4 Supported Web Browsers  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 for Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows XP 32-bit SP3, and Windows Vista SP2  Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 for Window...

Page 5  No IPv6 IP address obtained through DHCP IP when VLAN is configured.  Deprecate use of IPMI version 1.5 on i DRAC6 monolithic.  VMware ESX reports "URB timed out--USB device may not respond&q...

Page 6 Issue 3 Description When you try to upload files other than the original SSL certificate files in the Upload Certificate page, i DRAC Web interface may log out. Resolution Log in to the Web interface ...

Page 7 Resolution Create a certificate request and issue it to a trusted domain. Register it to a domain DNS server. Use a trusted domain name, instead of the IPv6 address. Versions/Systems Affected All i DR...

Page 8 Issue 10 Description When the Certificate Authority (CA) is enabled, the Domain Controller (DC) is specified as FQDN and Global Catalog (GC) as IP address, the authentication using Test Settings fails...

Page 9 All i DRAC6 supported Dell Power Edge systems. Limitations None for this release. Installation Installation and Configuration Notes For more information about i DRAC6, including installation and confi...

Page 10  Enterprise System Management  Remote Enterprise System Management  Serviceability Tools 5. To view the document, click the required product version. You can also directly access the documents usin...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What functions does iDRAC provide?

iDRAC is a management solution that offers remote management, crashed system recovery, and power control for Dell PowerEdge systems.

Which types of servers are supported by iDRAC6?

It supports various Dell PowerEdge models including R710, R815, T410, and numerous PowerVault/EqualLogic devices.

What operating systems support iDRAC6 deployment?

Supported OS include Windows Server 2012, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) versions 10 and 11, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Hyper-V, VMware ESX/ESXi, XenServer, and Windows Server 2003 to 2008 R2.

Are there any compatibility issues with ESXi installations?

Remote deployment of standard ESXi Embedded version 4.0 is not supported due to potential failure if more than one USB device is found.