Lifecycle Controller update required on Dell server

Problem

For some reason, the OS deploy fails and afterwards this message appears at boot: “Lifecycle Controller update required”. Manual install of OS and subsequent Lifecycle controller firmware update doesn’t help. Any attempt to enter the Lifecycle Controller results in the system ignoring your request and booting normally.

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Solution

  • First, you press F2 to enter system setup
  • Then, go looking for the iDrac settings menu
  • Enter it, and browse down to the Lifecycle Controller option
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  • Select Yes for the Cancel Lifecycle Controller Actions option.
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  • Finish, save settings and reboot.

If this doesn’t solve the problem, there is a Lifecycle Controller Repair Package available for download over at the Dell support site. I have yet to figure out how that thing works though, as the release notes are not available for download at the moment. I would suggest opening a support ticket if you have to go down this route.

Author: DizzyBadger

SQL Server DBA, Cluster expert, Principal Analyst

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