Dell Lifecycle Controller GUI v2.30.30.30 User's Guide

Lifecycle Controller allows you to create a copy (image file) of the server's profile on the vFlash SD card installed on the server. The server profile backed up on a vFlash SD card contains the server component configuration and firmware installed on various components on the server where the card is installed. The backup image file does not contain any operating system or hard-disk drive data. For more information about the supported components, see Supported Components. For better security, Lifecycle Controller allows you to remove the vFlash SD card and keep it in a safe location, or you can copy the server profile (backup image) that is stored on the vFlash SD card to any USB drive or an external network share. Therefore, whenever the firmware is corrupted, configuration changes are incorrect, or the system board is replaced, you can use the backup image to restore the server to its previously stored profile. The following features are available to maintain a server:

• Backup Server Profile — Allows you to create the server profile on a vFlash SD card that is installed on the server. Lifecycle Controller can create the server profile only on the vFlash SD card.
• Export Server Profile — Allows you to export the server profile that is stored on the vFlash SD card to a USB drive or a network share (CIFS or NFS).
• Import Server Profile — Allows you to restore the backup image from the vFlash SD card, USB drive, or a network share (CIFS or NFS).
• Import Server License — Allows you to import an iDRAC license from a network share or a USB drive.