Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 3.
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Contents 1 Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX.................................................4 2 Platforms Affected...................................................................................................................... 5 3 License Requirements.................................................................................................................. 6 4 What is Supported.........................................................................................
1 Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX The Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) Version 3.21 for Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX is a System Management hardware and software solution for managing the Dell EMC PowerEdge VRTX chassis. Version 3.21 Release Date February 2019 Previous Version 3.20 Importance RECOMMENDED: Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle.
2 Platforms Affected Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for Dell PowerEdge VRTX is supported on the following systems: Chassis: • PowerEdge VRTX Blades: • • • • • • Dell PowerEdge M640 Dell PowerEdge M630 Dell PowerEdge M830 Dell PowerEdge M620 Dell PowerEdge M820 Dell PowerEdge M520 IOMs • • • Dell PowerEdge VRTX Switch Module R1-2401 Dell PowerEdge VRTX Switch Module R1-2210 Dell PowerEdge VRTX 1Gb x8 pass-through module Platforms Affected 5
3 License Requirements The CMC supports software licensing to use advanced systems management features. For more information about the license requirements, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller for Dell VRTX User's Guide available at the support site.
4 What is Supported Supported web browsers for CMC for Dell PowerEdge VRTX CMC VRTX version 3.21 is supported on the following web browsers: • • • • • • • • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Microsoft EDGE Safari version 10.1.2 Safari version 11.1.2 Mozilla Firefox 61 Mozilla Firefox 62 Google Chrome 68 Google Chrome 69 Supported Server Modules • • • • • • • • • • Supported platforms: PowerEdge M640, M630, M520, M620, M820, and M830 servers. Mainboard firmware: 2.00 or later (2.
5 What is new NA Release 3.20 • • • Changing the iDRAC DNS name from CMC. Enabling CLI prompt to display chassis name. Support for two new COMMs cards Intel 10Gb NICs -- Dell P/N C4D5P and 4V7G2. Release 3.10 • • • • • • • • • Updating the Linux kernel open source package to version 4.9.31. Enabling windows file sharing protocol version SMBv2 and SMBv3. Updating the OpenSSH open source package to version 7.6p1. The minimum key length required for SSH is 1024 bits.
• • raid ccheckall raid cancelcheckall Release 2.23 • Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) certified. Certification Number: #2861. For details, see www.csrc.nist.gov/ groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm#2861 Release 2.22 • Updated the OpenSSL open source package to version 1.0.2j. Release 2.20 • • • • Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 cryptography capability. Disabling AC Power Recovery. Creating a Virtual Disk without initialization of the virtual disk.
• • • • 10 Capture and replicate chassis configurations through XML based on the Chassis configuration profile. Support for blinking server identification LED using Quick Link. Backup or restore through XML based on the chassis configuration profile. Create and deploy a library of Boot Identity Profiles (boot from iSCSI/SAN configurations) to enable a quick restore of workload to a spare server.
6 Fixes • • Fixed an issue causing LCD freeze by implementing watchdog-based recovery mechanism. Fixed an issue causing memory leak to improve SNMP performance. Release 3.10 • Fixed an issue causing the static power cap to not be set near chassis lower power bound value. Release 3.0 • Fixed an issue causing failure of racresetcfg, when the six RSA-4096 or four RSA-2048, and two 2048 DSA SSH public keys are uploaded to the CMC. Release 2.
Release 2.01 • 12 Updated OpenSSL open source package to version 1.0.1j. For more information, refer to OpenSSL Security Advisory [15 Oct 2014] — www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20141015.txt.
7 Important Notes • • • • • • • • • • • • It is recommended not to downgrade CMC or Mainboard firmware below the supported versions mentioned in this Release notes, since previous versions of CMC and Mainboard do not support SPERC disable option. When the second SPERC is in the disabled mode, if a CMC with firmware version 1.30 or 1.31 is inserted into the chassis, then update the CMC firmware to 1.35 and run the options to disable the PERC again.
8 Known Issues Flex address disabled after racresetcfg of CMC Description XWKGY_Intel10G card shows Flex address disabled after racresetcfg of CMC in Network Device page and OS. Resolution Virtual reseat or physical reseat of the server Versions/Systems All CMC versions including CMC 3.20 for Dell PowerEdge VRTX and PowerEdge servers with iDRAC7 or earlier.
Versions/Systems CMC Version 1.36 or earlier for Dell PowerEdge VRTX affected Controller failover feature does not work Description When pinned cache is present, the controller failover feature does not work. Resolution Address the pinned cache before controller failover is enabled. Versions/Systems All CMC versions including CMC 3.
Static IPv6 IP address can be assigned to iDRAC blades Description Static IPv6 IP address can be assigned to iDRAC blades using RACADM deploy command even when the IPv6 interface of iDRAC is disabled. Resolution None There is no functionality loss. Versions/Systems All CMC versions including CMC 3.
9 Limitations Issue 1 Description In the Microsoft Edge browser, the Boot Identity Profiles page in the CMC GUI is slow when 1500 or more MAC addresses are created from the MAC pool for the Boot Identity profile. Resolution Create less than 1500 MAC address in the Microsoft Edge browser. Use other supported browsers for more than 1500 MAC addresses. Versions/Systems CMC Version 2.
10 PSOC Read Me Release Version:13 • • Added I2C master module to read temperature sensor as master. Allocated space in the DPM for enable/disable temperature sensor reading as master and sensor reading configurations. Release Version:12 • • Defined a bit in the Virtual Status Register for rereading XML data. Defined an IOM to CMC Doorbell bit to alert the CMC to reread XML data. Release Version:11 • • • Allocated space in the DPM for Port On or Off feature.
11 Installation Prerequisites Before setting up your CMC environment, download the latest version of CMC firmware for PowerEdge VRTX from the Dell Support Website at dell.com/support/. Also, make sure that you have the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD that is included with your system. Topics: • • Installation Procedure VRTX Update Procedure Installation Procedure 1. In the CMC web interface, click Chassis Overview, and then click Update. 2.
Updating Server Nodes 1. Update the operating system-specific Shared PERC8 driver on all the server nodes. For Windows operating system, see the Shared PERC8 User’s Guide available at dell.com/support. For VMware, the driver is part of the Dell-customized ESXi image. For more information, see installing async drivers at kb.vmware.com. 2.
12 Accessing documents from Dell Support site Latest Release Notes To access the latest Release Notes for this version, follow these steps: 1. Go to www.dell.com/cmcmanuals. 2. Click the link for this version of CMC. 3. Click Manuals & documents. Using direct links You can directly access the documents using the following links: Table 1. Direct links for documents URL Product dell.com/cmcmanuals Chassis Management Controller (CMC) dell.com/idracmanuals iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller dell.
13 Contacting Dell EMC NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell EMC product catalog. 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 contact Dell EMC for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, see www.dell.com/ contactdell.
