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Purpose of Lifecycle Controller IP Address?
Hello,
In setting up some new Dell R730 servers, I see there is an option to configure a dedicated IP address for the Lifecycle Controller, and it appears to use one of the Onboard NIC ports. I am accustomed to always configuring a dedicated IP address for iDRAC Enterprise, but I've never configured a dedicated IP address for the Lifecycle Controller. Could someone explain the purpose of assigning another dedicated IP for the LC? What, specifically, does this provide in terms of functionality/capabilities that I cannot already access via iDRAC? Also, I am using VMware vSphere, along with the Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter (OMIVV), which allows me to perform firmware updating and basic monitoring via vCenter. I am curious if I am missing out on anything from a dedicated LC IP address.
Thanks,
Bill
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June 20th, 2016 15:00
Hi,
It is primarily for downloading firmware updates for the platform updates feature. It also allows you to upload a tech support report in case of a failure. In your situation there is not a need for a dedicated IP address for it.
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June 21st, 2016 08:00
Thanks Josh, that is very helpful.