Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) Version 1.65.65 and Lifecycle Controller 2 Owner's Manual, User Guide
Summary
This comprehensive update package provides advanced remote system management for Dell PowerEdge servers using iDRAC7 and Lifecycle Controller 2 Remote Services. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, this solution allows complete out-of-band control, powered by a WS-MAN interface. The release notes detail critical feature enhancements, defect fixes for system controllers (PERC9), maximum supported operating systems (including Windows Server, RHEL, and VMware vSphere), and important compatibility guidelines needed to ensure robust, stable server management across your infrastructure.
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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (i DRAC7) Version 1.65.65 and Lifecycle Controller 2 Remote Services Version 1.4.8 Release Notes
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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (i DRAC7) Version 1.65.65 and Lifecycle Controller 2 Remote Services Version 1.4.8 Release Notes
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Release Type and Definition Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (i DRAC7) i DRAC7 is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed sy...
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• Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Hypervisor 5.9 • Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Hypervisor 6.4 • Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) Hypervisor 6.5 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Se...
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• Unable to update the MD1420 external enclosure firmware DUP. • PERC9: Multiple LCLog export to local share makes the i DRAC unresponsive. • 12th generation PERC9: Foreign configuration is imported a...
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− When CSIOR is running − While entering SSM The connectivity lost is variable. In typical cases, it is approximately: − 40 seconds at system reboot and varies per NIC or link speed − 20 seconds when ...
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• When IVYBRIDGE CPU is installed on Power Edge R720, R720x D, R620, T620, or M620 systems, the i DRAC7 firmware update from 1.45.45 to an earlier version is not allowed (example, from 1.45.45 to 1.40...
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3. Enable IPv6 and disable IPv4. 4. Log in to i DRAC7 using the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN). For launching Virtual Console with IPv6 in Firefox 4.0 or later versions, from Windows management sy...
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Resolution You must manually enable or disable the v Flash functionality after the firmware update as required. To do this, select or clear the v Flash Enabled option in the i DRAC7 Web interface, or ...
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Versions/Systems Affected All Dell Power Edge systems with i DRAC7. Issue 11: Description On Microsoft Windows7 operating system, while launching Virtual Console in native mode using Internet Explorer...
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as RACADM or the Web interface. Remote RACADM can be used in a script to batch-enable Active Directory. If a local i DRAC7 user is not enabled or is not configured for remote access, the administrativ...
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Issue 19: Description In the i DRAC7 Web interface -> Overview -> Server -> Power/Thermal -> Power Monitoring tab -> Power section, the Power Unit selector only changes the unit of meas...
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Resolution To view the correct storage inventory data, perform a server power cycle (cold boot). Versions/Systems Affected All Dell Power Edge systems with i DRAC7 and out-of-band enabled PERC storage...
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Issue 28: Description: When running the Virtual Media client on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, the Virtual Media client may not be able to access a floppy disk in read-write mode because of a pr...
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Resolution Upload a valid PKCS#12 format certificate file. Versions/Systems Affected All Dell Power Edge systems with i DRAC7. Issue 33: Description: On applying Delete Custom SSL Certificate when no ...
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Issue 37: After an i DRAC7 firmware update, some of the i DRAC7 Web interface panels or navigation menu items may contain incorrect or invalid entries. Resolution Clear your browser cache(s) after upd...
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Resolution Run local racadm from the racadm installation directory. Issue 42: Description In the i DRAC7 Web interface, the System Inventory or Network Device page for Fibre Channel devices does not d...
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Issue 46: Description In some scenarios, typically when a PCIe SSD is removed from a server slot and a different PCIe SSD is inserted within a span of 5-10 seconds into the same slot, the server fan s...
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Issue 49: Description When logging into i DRAC console, occasionally log in fails with PKCS security error. Resolution Run the racadm sslresetcfg command to clear this issue and log in successfully. T...
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Resolution: Set the allow_execmod policy to 'on' by running the following command: setsebool -P allow_execmod on Versions/Systems Affected All versions of i DRAC on 12th generation Dell Power Edge Ser...
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Resolution Use OS to i DRAC Pass-through channel in USB NIC mode. Versions/Systems Affected: Full Height Power Edge M820 server with Emulex b NDC ((which supports OS to i DRAC Pass-through but does no...
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Issue 61: Description If Attach Mode is set to Detach on i DRAC Web interface (on the Attached Media page), then Map CD/DVD and Map Remove Disk does not appear in the Virtual Media drop-down menu afte...
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Issue 65: Description On the Firmware Update page, after uploading a .img file, any subsequent request may be redirected to the Login page. This may be due to a session timeout. Resolution Make sure t...
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Resolution If the Rollback page is opened using Mac or Safari browser and if you click Refresh, the RAC0505 error message is displayed. Versions/Systems Affected: All 12th generation Dell Power Edge s...
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Resolution If the system is still powered on, ignore this message. Versions/Systems Affected All 12th generation Dell Power Edge Rack and Tower servers. Issue 74: Description If the i DRAC has a large...
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Issue 78: Description When accessing the i DRAC Help from FM120x4 server, the Help pages for Backup and Export Server Profile and Import Server Profile shows content for v Flash option. Resolution The...
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Issue 83: Description Performing a racadm racresetcfg does not clear any previously set Automatic Update settings as expected. Resolution To reset the settings, use a command to manually clear the set...
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• For SLES 11 SP2: A prompt appears for the Super user password in the operating system console. Provide the root password and proceed with the graceful shutdown or firmware/BIOS update. • For Windows...
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LC2-RS - Important Notes If the i DRAC7 version is 1.50.50, Lifecycle Controller version must to be updated to 1.3.0.x. LC2-RS - Known Issues Issue 1: Description Lifecycle Controller may not perform ...
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• In the i DRAC Configuration Wizard, there is no a selection for auto-attached on the Virtual Media Configuration page. • During an UEFI based SLES 10 and SLES 11 installation, make sure that no addi...
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7. Select the firmware file and click Install or Install and Reboot. If it is a DUP, Install dynamically changes to Install and Reboot and at the same time the Install Next Reboot is activated. When y...
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-a:basic -Skip CNcheck -Skip CAcheck -format:Pretty Note: Lifecycle Controller uses a self-signed certificate for HTTPS (SSL) communication. Self-signed certificates are not accepted by the Win RM cli...
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• For Client System Management documents — dell.com/OMConnections Client • For Open Manage Connections Enterprise systems management documents — dell.com/OMConnections Enterprise Systems Management • ...
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| Published | May 12, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What systems are supported for iDRAC7 and LC2-RS?
iDRAC7 and LC2-RS are supported on the PowerEdge R920 system.
What is required after updating the iDRAC7 firmware?
To resolve incorrect or invalid menu entries, you must clear your browser cache(s).
How does LC2-RS facilitate remote server management?
It enables advanced embedded systems management using a one-to-many method via the WS-MAN protocol.
Are specific licenses required for Lifecycle Controller Remote Services?
Yes, features like Auto Discovery and vFlash require corresponding licenses to function properly.