Importing Server Profile Using Idrac7 Web Interface; Importing Server Profile Using Racadm; Restore Operation Sequence; Monitoring Idrac7 Using Other Systems Management Tools - Dell iDRAC7 User Manual

Importing Server Profile Using iDRAC7 Web Interface

To import the server profile using iDRAC7 Web interface:
1. Go to Overview → iDRAC Settings → Server Profile → Import.
The Import Server Profile page is displayed.
2. Select one of the following to specify the location of the backup file:
– Network
– vFlash
3. Enter the backup file name and decryption passphrase (optional).
4. If Network is selected as the file location, enter the network settings.
For information about the fields, see the
5. Select one of the following for Virtual disks configuration and hard disk data:
– Preserve - Preserves the RAID level, virtual disk, controller attributes, and hard disk data in the system and
restores the system to a previously known state using the backup image file.
– Delete and Replace - Deletes and replaces the RAID level, virtual disk, controller attributes, and hard disk
configuration information in the system with the data from the backup image file.
6. Click Import.
The import server profile operation is initiated.

Importing Server Profile Using RACADM

To import the server profile using RACADM, use systemconfig restore command. For more information, see the
Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and CMC available at dell.com/support/manuals.

Restore Operation Sequence

The restore operation sequence is:
1. Host system shuts down.
2. Backup file information is used to restore the Lifecycle Controller.
3. Host system turns on.
4. Firmware and configuration restore process for the devices is completed.
5. Host system shuts down.
6. iDRAC firmware and configuration restore process is completed.
7. iDRAC restarts.
8. Restored host system turns on to resume normal operation.

Monitoring iDRAC7 Using Other Systems Management Tools

You can discover and monitor iDRAC7 using Dell Management Console or Dell OpenManage Essentials. You cam also
use Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool (DRACT) to discover iDRACs, update firmware, and set up Active Directory.
For more information, see the respective user's guides.
iDRAC7 Online Help .
RACADM
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