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USC and USC-LCE Operations
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Adding a Work Note to Lifecycle Log
Use to this feature to record comments that is usable at a later date. For
example, scheduled downtime information.
NOTE:
You can type a maximum of 50 characters in the Lifecycle Log field.
To add comments:
1 In the left pane, click Lifecycle Log .
2 In the right pane, click Add a work note to Lifecycle Log .
In the Add a work note to Lifecycle Log field, enter the comments and
click OK .
Deleting Configuration and Resetting Defaults
Use this feature to delete any sensitive data and configuration related
information when you need to retire a managed node, reuse a managed node
for a different application, or move a managed node to a non-secure location.
CAUTION:
This feature resets the iDRAC to factory defaults, and deletes all
iDRAC user credentials, IP address configuration settings, and encryption
certificates. It also deletes all the Lifecycle Controller
content such as lifecycle
logs that contain the history of all the change events, firmware upgrades and
rollback, user comments, and current and factory shipped hardware and firmware
inventory. It is recommended that you export the Lifecycle Log in a safe location
before using this feature. After the operation, the system shuts down and you must
manually turn on the system.
To delete configuration and reset to factory defaults:
1 Click Delete Configuration and Reset Defaults .
2 Select Reset Lifecycle Controller .
3 Click Finish .
4 A message is displayed, click Yes to continue or No to cancel the operation.