feat(ec): release 2.1.1 (#3058)

* feat(ec): release 2.1.1

* Update rn-embedded-cluster.md

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Co-authored-by: Alex Parker <[email protected]>

Author: emosbaugh

docs/release-notes/rn-embedded-cluster.md

@@ -10,6 +10,31 @@ This topic contains release notes for the [Replicated Embedded Cluster](/vendor/
 
 Additionally, these release notes list the versions of Kubernetes and Replicated KOTS that are available with each version of Embedded Cluster.
 
+## 2.1.1
+
+Released on February 18, 2025
+
+<table>
+  <tr>
+    <th>Version</th>
+    <td id="center">2.1.1+k8s-1.30</td>
+    <td id="center">2.1.1+k8s-1.29</td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <th>Kubernetes Version</th>
+    <td id="center">1.30.9</td>
+    <td id="center">1.29.13</td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <th>KOTS Version</th>
+    <td id="center" colspan="2">1.124.4</td>
+  </tr>
+</table>
+
+### Bug Fixes {#bug-fixes-2-1-1}
+* Installing now waits for the Local Artifact Mirror systemd service to be healthy before proceeding, and any errors are reported. Previously, the install appeared successful even if LAM failed to start.
+* Fixes host preflight failures for kernel modules in environments where kernel modules are built in.
+
 ## 2.1.0
 
 Released on February 14, 2025