Applying ProfileServer configuration replication is possible only when server profiles are available as stored profiles in the nonvolatile media on theCMC or stored on the remote share. To initiate a server configuration replication operation, you can apply a stored profile to one ormore servers.NOTE: If a server does not support Dell Lifecycle Controller or the chassis is turned off, you cannot apply a profile to theserver.To apply a profile to one or more server(s):1. Go to the Server Profiles page. In the Save and Apply Profiles section, select the server or servers for which you want toapply the selected profile.The Select Profile drop-down menu is enabled.NOTE: The Select Profile drop-down menu displays all available profiles and sorted by type, including those that areon the remote share and SD card.2. From the Select Profile drop-down menu, select the profile that you want to apply.The Apply Profile option is enabled.3. Click Apply Profile.A message is displayed that applying a new server profile overwrites the current settings and also restarts the selected servers.You are prompted to confirm if you want to continue the operation.NOTE: To perform server cloning operations on servers, the CSIOR option must be enabled for the servers. If CSIORoption is disabled, a warning message is displayed that CSIOR is not enabled for the servers. To complete the bladecloning operation, make sure to enable CSIOR option on the servers.4. Click OK to apply the profile to the selected server.The selected profile is applied to the server(s) and the server(s) may be restarted immediately, if necessary. For moreinformation, see the CMC Online Help.Importing ProfileYou can import a server profile that is stored on a management station to CMC.To import a stored profile from CMC:1. In the Server Profiles page, in the Stored Profiles section, click Import Profile.The Import Server Profile section is displayed.2. Click Browse to access the profile from the required location and then click Import Profile.For more information about the fields, see the Online Help.Exporting ProfileYou can export a stored server profile to a specified file folder path on a management station.To export a stored profile:1. Go to the Server Profiles page. In the Stored Profiles section, select the required profile, and then click Export Copy ofProfile.A File Download message is displayed prompting you to open or save the file.2. Click Save or Open to export the profile to the required location.NOTE: If the source profile is on the SD card, a message is displayed indicating that if the profile is exported, thenthe description is lost. Press OK to continue exporting the profile.A message is displayed prompting you to select the destination of the file:• Local or Network Share if the source file is on an SD card.99
