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The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller is embedded management
in every Dell PowerEdge™ server. The data it provides helps you deploy, update, monitor and maintain
Dell servers with no need for any additional software to be installed. This means that you get more
essential management tasks done faster, your overall server availability increases, and your operational
expenses diminish. The Dell iDRAC works regardless of operating system or hypervisor because it’s embedded
within each server from the factory. With powerful, easy-to-use, remote management and configuration
options, iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller alerts you when an issue occurs, enables streamlined local
and remote server management, and reduces or eliminates the need for administrators to physically visit
the server — even if the server is not operational.
An integral part of iDRAC, the Dell Lifecycle Controller simplifies server lifecycle management — from
provisioning, deployment, patching and updating, to servicing and user customization — for servers both
local and remote.
The Lifecycle Controller is a collection of out-of-band automation services, embedded pre-OS applications
and remote interfaces that provide deployment, update and maintenance capabilities. Lifecycle Controller
includes managed and persistent storage that combines with its systems management features to eliminate
the need for traditional media-based systems management tools and utilities.
Executive Summary
With the launch of the Dell PowerEdge 12th generation servers on Feb 27th, 2012, Dell has enhanced our embedded management without the need to install a software based agent within the host operating system. At the heart of the 12th generation servers embedded management is the iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller technology, which allows users to perform useful tasks such as configure BIOS and hardware settings, deploy operating systems, update drivers, change RAID settings, and save hardware profiles. Together, they provide a robust set of management functions that can be leveraged throughout the entire server lifecycle.
Faster, More Efficient, More Secure Local and Remote Deployment, Configuration and
Updates
Dell Lifecycle Controller simplifies server lifecycle management— from provisioning, deployment, patching
and updating to servicing and user customization—for servers located both locally and remotely. It was
delivered as part of the
Dell Remote Access Controller or iDRAC (Express, Enterprise and
vFlash) starting with Dell PowerEdge 11G servers. On 12G servers, the vFlash feature is included
with the iDRAC7 Enterprise License, so you no longer have to separately license vFlash starting with
Lifecycle Controller 2. Dell’s 12G servers only use Express or Enterprise licensing. Lifecycle Controller
includes managed and persistant storage that embeds systems management features and Operating System
device drivers directly on the server, thus eliminating the media-based system management tools and
utilities traditionally needed for systems management.
Lifecycle Controller reduces the time and number of steps taken to accomplish tasks, reduces potential
for error, enhances server and application uptime and security, and results in more efficient IT management.
Developed on the industry standard Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) platform and Web Services
for Management (WSMan) interfaces, Lifecycle Controller provides an open environment for console integration
that also allows for
custom scripting for Lifecycle Controller. Leading systems management consoles (e.g.,
Microsoft® System
Center Configuration Manager, BMC Software BladeLogic® Operations Manager, Symantec™ Deployment
Solution, Dell™ Management Console) have integrated Dell Lifecycle Controller, thus offering its features
and capabilities to existing infrastructures where those consoles are installed.
Why did Dell develop Lifecycle Controller?
When Dell examined common management tasks and the inefficiencies associated with them, we discovered
something interesting – it wasn’t the tools that were making management tasks take so long, it was how
they were delivered. The most common activities like provisioning, deploying, and updating required
multiple tools, multiple forms of media and scouring the Web for the latest enablement tools, including
drivers and firmware. This traditional delivery model resulted in inefficient use of time, a potential
for error and potential exposure to security risks.
| Embedded Management | |
|---|---|
| Lifecycle Controller - Local GUI | Lifecycle Controller - Web Services API |
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Lifecycle controller supports local 1-to-1 system management tasks via a graphical user interface (GUI) on the servers KVM for operating system install, updates, configuration, and for performing diagnostics, on single, local servers. This eliminates the need for multiple option ROMs for hardware configuration
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Remote Services are standards-based interfaces that enable consoles to integrate, for example, bare-metal provisioning and one-to-many OS deployments, for servers located remotely. Dell’s Lifecycle Controller takes advantage of the capabilities of both USC and Remote Services to deliver significant advancement and simplification of server deployment. Lifecycle Controller Serviceability aims at simplifying server reprovision and/or replacing failed parts and thus reduces maintenance downtime |
| LC 2 Release Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| LC2 1.4.2 |
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13 May 2014 (Download) |
| LC2 1.4.0 |
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11 Mar 2014 |
| LC2 1.3.0 |
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2 Dec 2013 |
| LC2 1.1.5 |
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06/11/2013 |
| LC2 1.1.1 |
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2/1/2013 |
| LC2 1.1.0 |
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12/5/2012 |
| LC2 1.0.8 |
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9/2012 |
| LC2 1.0.6 |
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06/2012 |
| LC2 1.0.0 |
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3/2012 |
| LC2 - iDRAC7 FW Matrix | ||
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| LC 2 Version | iDRAC7 Monolithic FW Version | iDRAC7 Blade FW Version |
| 1.4.0 | 1.56.55 (Download) | |
| 1.3.0 | 1.56.55 (Download) | |
| 1.1.5 | 1.40.40 (Download) | |
| 1.1.1 | 1.37.35 (Download) | |
| 1.1.0 | 1.31.30 (Download) | |
| 1.0.8 | 1.23.23 (Download) | |
| 1.0.6 | 1.10.10 (Download) | |
| 1.0.0 | 1.00.00 (Download) | |
| Highlighted White Papers |
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| Quick Start Guide about Lifecycle Controller (LC) and using LC documentation |
| Reference Specifications | |
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| Profiles | Describes the behavior for each 12G feature and necessary classes, properties and methods as well as configurable management attributes that represent the feature. |
| MOFs | Files that contain the normative description for DCIM classes, properties and method in the MOF format. |
| 12G WSMAN API Changes | Describes the configurable management attributes and methods that have been added, deleted or changed in behavior per platform component. |
| WSMAN Licenses and Privileges | Lists all licensing and privilege requirements |
| LC XML Schema Guide | Contains various schema descriptions including: LCL log, hardware inventory, message registry, attribute registry, and dependency XML |
| WSDLs | The Web Services Description Language is an XML-based language that is used for describing
the functionality offered by a Web service. A WSDL description of a web service (also referred
to as a WSDL file) provides a machine-readable description of how the service can be called, what parameters it expects, and what data structures it returns. |
| MOF-HTML | The HTML version of the Lifecycle Controller 2 MOF files. It contains DMTF and DCIM classes in HTML format for easier search and browsing. |
| Attribute Registries (what are these?) | ||
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| RAID | Lists all attributes and properties for the RAID component in XML format | 04/07/2014 |
| NIC | Lists all attributes and properties for the NIC component in XML format | 04/07/2014 |
| iDRAC | Lists all attributes and properties for the iDRAC component in XML format | 04/07/2014 |
| BIOS | Lists all attributes and properties for the BIOS component in XML format | 04/07/2014 |
| PCIe SSD | Lists all attributes and properties for the PCIe SSD component in XML format | 04/07/2014 |
| FC HBA | Lists all attributes and properties for the FC HBA component in XML format | 04/07/2014 |
| (Previous Attribute Registries) | ||
| Dell Event / Error Message Reference | ||
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| Dell Event Message Reference (3.0) | Describes all event and error message content from all DCIM Profiles, iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, and OpenManage products in one document. (link to all OpenManage 7.3 docs) | OpenManage 7.3, iDRAC7, LC2 Version 1.1 |
| Dell Event Message Reference (2.0) | Describes all event and error message content from all DCIM Profiles, iDRAC, Lifecycle Controller, and OpenManage products in one document. | OpenManage 7.2, iDRAC7, LC2 Version 1.1 |
| Dell Event Message Reference (1.0) | Describes all event and error message content from all DCIM Profiles in one document. | OpenManage 7.0, iDRAC7, LC2 Version 1.0 |
| Dell Test Event Notification Message Reference | Contains the notification message content generated by the Dell iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller
using the Test Event Generation feature for the following event action notification types:
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iDRAC7,
LC2 Version 1.1 |
| Dell Message Registry - English (2.1) | iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller event / error message data in XML with Dell XSL for viewing. | iDRAC7,
LC2 Version 1.1 |
| Dell Message Registry - English (2.0) | iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller event / error message data in XML with Dell XSL for viewing. | iDRAC7,
LC2 Version 1.0 |
Other References
Dell CIM Profiles and MOF Files
iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller Technology Video Demos
Lifecycle Controller - Systems Management - Wiki - Systems Management - Dell Community
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