This article provides information on multiple reboots can cause IPMI command errors, Lifecycle recovery mode, and SWC0700: iDRAC is not ready with iDRAC7 firmware 1.30.30.
Question
With iDRAC7 version 1.30.30 multiple reboots can cause IPMI command errors, Lifecycle recovery mode and "
SWC0700: iDRAC is not ready".
If F1/F2 prompt is enabled in the BIOS, the system will stop.
Answer
To clear the error:
- unplug PSU cables
- press the power button for at least 30 few seconds to drain the electricity in the server
- Allow the iDrac to post before powering server on.
Once done, plug the power cable and update the iDRAC firmware to
1.31.30 or greater, which can be downloaded on in the
Drivers & Downloads section on
dell.com/support.
If you still getting the error please refer to PowerEdge: iDRAC Recovery Procedure with firmimg.d7
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