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The PowerEdge embedded LifeCycle Controller provides a simplified method for installation of supported Windows Server and Linux server operating systems with the OS Deployment feature.
This article explains how to use the iDRAC LifeCycle Controller to install a supported operating system on most Dell PowerEdge servers. Step-by-step instructions and OS installation videos for Windows Server, Ubuntu Server LTS, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation with LifeCycle Controller
Updated: June 25, 2026
ID: 000130160
The following article provides information about the Languages Option available in the BIOS, Lifecycle Controller, and the Integrated Dell Access Controller (iDRAC) on Dell PowerEdge Systems and How to change it.
Updated: June 24, 2026
ID: 000135184
Find answers and resources to get started or do more from your MyService360 dashboard with enterprise services data analytics and visualizations.
Updated: July 15, 2026
ID: 000124666
Dell iDRAC9 remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
Updated: July 14, 2026
ID: 000489193
The firmware of PowerEdge server hard drives is a critical component in the server system. Regularly updating and maintaining this firmware is essential for server performance, security, and compatibility.
Hard drive firmware updates can often fix known hardware faults and issues, address identified vulnerabilities and security problems, and potentially introduce new features, improvements, and enhancements.
Updated: July 07, 2026
ID: 000226155
To replace a CMOS battery, remove the air shroud, disconnect and remove any expansion cards, locate the battery socket, and carefully pry out the CMOS battery. After installing a new CMOS battery, you must reinstall the expansion cards, install the air shroud, and restore the BIOS settings, ensuring the battery is operating properly and the correct data and time are set in the System Setup.
Updated: June 25, 2026
ID: 000234357
This article explains multiple methods to reset the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) both locally and remotely including reset, reset to defaults and reset to customer configuration.
Updated: June 25, 2026
ID: 000126703
When running the nvidia-smi command, you may encounter a driver error stating that "nvidia-smi has failed because it could not communicate with the NVIDIA driver.
Updated: June 24, 2026
ID: 000252982
This article explains what disk errors PDR1001 and PDR3 mean on Dell PowerEdge servers and the best practices to resolve these issues. By understanding these alerts and acting promptly, you can maintain storage health, prevent downtime, and protect critical data.
Updated: June 24, 2026
ID: 000143247
This article is a step-by-step guide on how to replace a hard drive.
Updated: June 23, 2026
ID: 000143539
This article provides guidance for Dell PowerEdge servers requiring remediation for the Microsoft Secure Boot certificate expiration (June 2026).
Updated: June 23, 2026
ID: 000402373
This article provides information about how to use the LCC to deploy a supported OS.
Updated: June 13, 2026
ID: 000334676
Unsure about the procedure to update a specific component's firmware in a PowerEdge system? Learn how to in this specific article.
Updated: June 12, 2026
ID: 000333712
This how-to explains the commands and shows the results of outputs for the same to retrieve your service tag using a command console.
It is displayed as the system serial number.
Updated: June 12, 2026
ID: 000203494
This article describes how to view and clear the system event log (SEL) in System Setup.
Updated: June 12, 2026
ID: 000226396
This article shows how to use and set up the virtual media function of Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 6, 7, 8, or 9.
Updated: June 12, 2026
ID: 000124001
This article provides guidance for the Dell System Update (DSU).
Updated: June 01, 2026
ID: 000130590
How to Identify the physical slot number in iDRAC based off the device name in vSphere/VSAN.
Updated: June 01, 2026
ID: 000179543
This article provides information about how to configure Emulex LPe31002 HBA link speed in UEFI or Human Interface Infrastructure (HII).
Updated: May 27, 2026
ID: 000208032
During Windows Server 2025 installation by iDRAC virtual media, a disk with size 0 B is displayed on the drive selection page.
Updated: May 26, 2026
ID: 000278171
This article explains how some Dell server platforms offer the optional security bezel with dust filter. The air filter bezel can be configured as Countdown Mode or Active Sensing Mode. After a certain period of lifetime, the IDRAC may report alert events and require the dust filter to be replaced.
Updated: May 25, 2026
ID: 000217749
The below article is a workaround mechanism to recover PowerEdge systems from critical log entry "SWC5008 Unable to access Front LED Panel because of a hardware error condition" for a few versions of the iDRAC.
Updated: May 25, 2026
ID: 000205597
Dell Micron 7450 and 7500 Non-Volatile Memory Express solid state drives may encounter drive initialization failure due to a firmware issue, resulting in the solid state drives being unrecoverable.
Updated: May 23, 2026
ID: 000368482
This article provides information about how to verify if a Network Interface Card (NIC) is compatible with a PowerEdge Server.
Updated: May 23, 2026
ID: 000349619
This article provides information about CPU Machine Check errors and common causes and proper handling when errors are seen.
Updated: May 23, 2026
ID: 000349127
R7725, R6725, R7715, and R6715 the number of CPU Cores is not recognized correctly.
Updated: May 23, 2026
ID: 000321587
PowerEdge servers crash with PCIe fatal errors while updating Kioxia CM6 NVMe drive firmware.
Updated: May 22, 2026
ID: 000256907
DSU and SUU may not inventory any server components due to a crash caused in the invcol.exe module. Inventory Collector 24.09 and newer is no longer fully compatible with Windows Server 2016.
Updated: May 22, 2026
ID: 000251806
iDRAC Service Module (iSM) 5.4 and older versions fail to upload SupportAssist collections back to Dell. A "handshake API" error occurs. This upload feature has been deprecated due to the receiving servers at Dell had been decommissioned.
Updated: May 21, 2026
ID: 000240336
The Dell SS540 SAS solid state drive is reported as not correctly functioning.
Updated: May 21, 2026
ID: 000237298