Dell Private Cloud (DPC) 1.4.0.1 continues Dell’s commitment to delivering a simplified, automated private cloud experience for both VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF). Building on the foundation established in DPC 1.4, this release introduces expanded software compatibility, enhanced lifecycle management capabilities, improved platform validation, and a range of quality and stability improvements across deployment, upgrade, and cluster management workflows. Powered by Dell Automation Platform, DPC 1.4.0.1 enables customers to deploy, manage, and scale VMware environments with greater operational efficiency and confidence.
What’s New in DPC 1.4.0.1
- Added upgrade support from DPC 1.3.0.0 to DPC 1.4.0.0.
- Improved overall upgrade reliability through enhanced workflow handling and recovery mechanisms.
- Added support for VCF 9.1 patch version formats.
- Added support for ESXi 8.0 Update 3j and 8.0 Update 3k releases.
- Updated iDRAC10 firmware to version 1.30.30.50.
- Improved blueprint validation logic for network adapters.
- Automated SSH key handling during VCF node commissioning to reduce manual intervention.
- Resolved deployment failures caused by uppercase chars management account naming.
- Improved VM lookup to handle folder entities in vSphere HostFolder correctly.
Platform Support
DPC 1.4.0.1 continues to support 16G and 17G Dell PowerEdge platforms, including:
- PowerEdge Intel R660, R760, R670, and R770
- PowerEdge AMD R6715, R6725, R7715, and R7725
The Dell Private Cloud Hardware Bundle included with DPC 1.4.0.1 maintains support for all validated PowerEdge 16G and 17G server platforms while introducing updated platform validation and firmware
Validated Software Versions
| Component | Version |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | 8.0 Update 3j & 9.1.0.0 |
| VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) | 9.1.0.0 |
| Dell Private Cloud Bundle | 1.4.0.1 |
| DPC Offer Blueprint (VMware vSphere Foundation) | 1.4.0.1-29788641 |
| DPC Offer Blueprint (VMware Cloud Foundation) | 1.4.0.1-29788641 |
| Dell Automation Platform (DAP) | 2.0.0.1 / 2.1.1.0 |
References:
For deeper technical guidance and full validation details, consult the official documentation below:
Dell Automation Platform 2.0 Documentation
VMware on Dell Private Cloud Documentation
