Applying Profile; Importing Profile; Exporting Profile - Dell PS-M4110 User Manual

Applying Profile

When stored profiles are available in the non-volatile media on the CMC, to initiate a server cloning operation, you can
apply a Stored Profile to one or more servers.
NOTE: If a server does not support Lifecycle Controller or the chassis is powered off, you cannot apply a profile to
the server.
To apply a profile to one or more server(s):
1. In the BIOS Profiles page, in the Save and Apply Profiles section, select the servers for which you want to apply the
selected profile.
The Select Profile drop-down menu gets enabled.
2. From the Select Profile drop-down menu, select the required profile.
The Apply Profile option gets enabled.
3. Click Apply Profile.
A warning message is displayed that applying a new BIOS profile will overwrite the current settings and also
reboot the selected servers. You are prompted to confirm if you want to continue the operation.
NOTE: If CSIOR option is disabled, a warning message is displayed that CSIOR is not enabled for servers
targeted by the blade cloning operation. You must first enable CSIOR to complete the blade cloning operation.
4. Click OK to apply the profile to the selected server.
The selected profile is applied to the server(s) and the server(s) is rebooted immediately. For more information, see
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Accessing BIOS Profile Page

Importing Profile

You can import a BIOS profile that is stored previously on a server to CMC.
To import a stored profile on a server to CMC:
1. In the BIOS Profile page, in the Manage Profiles on SD Card section, click Import Profile.
The Import BIOS Profile section is displayed.
2. Click Browse to access the profile from the required location and then click Import Profile.
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Exporting Profile

You can export a stored BIOS profile saved on the CMC non-volatile media (SD Card) to a specified path on another
server.
To export a stored profile:
1. In the BIOS Profile page, in the Manage Profiles on SD Card section, select the required profile, and then click
Export Profile.
A File Download message box is displayed asking you to open or save the file.
2. Click Save or Open to export the profile to the required location.
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