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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

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.

Find answers and resources to get started or do more from your MyService360 dashboard with enterprise services data analytics and visualizations.

Dell iDRAC9 remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

This article outlines the actions required to prepare a system for retirement or repurposing using the LifeCycle controller.

This article describes an issue affecting PowerEdge servers running iDRAC9 in which the error SWC5008 asserts in the SEL multiple times.

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.

Samsung PM9D3a and PM9D5a NVMe SSDs used in PowerEdge servers lack support for the Security Protocol and Data Model (SPDM), causing SPDM‑related features to fail.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This article is a step-by-step guide on how to replace a hard drive.

This article provides guidance for Dell PowerEdge servers requiring remediation for the Microsoft Secure Boot certificate expiration (June 2026).

UI drive map image Support in iDRAC9 for Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, and 16G platforms

This article provides information about how to use the LCC to deploy a supported OS.

Unsure about the procedure to update a specific component's firmware in a PowerEdge system? Learn how to in this specific article.

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.

This article describes how to view and clear the system event log (SEL) in System Setup.

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.

This article shows how to add additional disks to a virtual disk or reconfigure a virtual disk.

HWC8010 or HWC8011 UEFI Errors in POST for iDRAC Hardware configuration validation typically occurs due to firmware updates, and the addition or removal of hardware components. It is recommended to review logs and investigate any recent changes before applying this solution.

This article provides guidance for the Dell System Update (DSU).

How to Identify the physical slot number in iDRAC based off the device name in vSphere/VSAN.

This document answers questions about SupportAssist Enterprise.

This article explains how to create and import an iDRAC certificate.

During Windows Server 2025 installation by iDRAC virtual media, a disk with size 0 B is displayed on the drive selection page.

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.

The CTL137 event is new to iDRAC code 4.xx.xx.xx. The CTL137 event exist to notify the end user that the iDRAC lost communication with an endpoint device within the system.

This article provides steps to troubleshoot a chassis intrusion, chassis open message for PowerEdge servers.