Dell Lifecycle Controller GUI v2.30.30.30 User's Guide

Exporting server profile to a USB drive or network share

Before exporting the server profile, make sure that the following prerequisites are met:

A software license for Dell PowerEdge servers is installed on the server. For more information about managing licenses using the iDRAC web interface, go to Overview > Server > Licenses , and see iDRAC Online Help.
vFlash SD card is installed in the system and must contain the backup image file.
USB drive has a minimum free space of 384 MB.
Network share is accessible and has a minimum free space of 384 MB.
Use the same vFlash SD card that was used during backup.

To export the server profile to a USB drive or a network share:

Start Lifecycle Controller. For more information, see Starting Lifecycle Controller.
In the left pane, select Platform Restore.
In the right pane, select Export Server Profile.
Select either USB Drive or Network Share, enter the details, and then click Finish.
- NOTE: You can also use a USB drive that is attached to the client system while operating remotely. To use the USB drive remotely, use the Virtual Media feature. For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.
The Backup_<service_tag>_<time_stamp>.img file is exported to the specified location.