Dell External OEMR R910 Technical Manual

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DellDell PowerEdge R910 Technical Guide 6419.5 Optional iDRAC ExpressThe optional iDRAC Express is the first tier of iDRAC6 upgrades. In addition to upgrading the systemwith a Lifecycle Controller, the iDRAC6 Express offers the following key features:• Graphical web interface• Standard-based interfaces• Server Sensor monitoring and fault alerting• Secure operation of remote access functions including authentication, authorization, andencryption• Power control and management with the ability to limit server power consumption andremotely control server power states• Advanced troubleshooting capabilitiesFor more information on iDRAC6 Express features see table below.19.6 iDRAC6 EnterpriseThe optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The iDRAC6Enterprise connects directly to the R910 planar and is mounted parallel to the planar with stand-offs.Key features for the iDRAC6 Enterprise include:• Scripting capability with Dell’s Racadm command-line• Remote video, keyboard, and mouse control with Virtual Console• Remote media access with Virtual Media• Dedicated network interfaceAdditionally, the iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the vFlash Media card. This is a 1 GBDell branded SD card that enables a persistent 256 MB virtual flash partition. In the future, vFlashwill be expanded to include additional features.A more detailed feature list for iDRAC6 Enterprise and vFlash is included in the table below.Table 17. Features List for BMC, iDrac, and vFlashFeature BMC iDRAC 6 Express iDRAC6 Enterprise vFlash MediaInterface and Standards SupportIPMI 2.0    Web-based GUI   SNMP   WSMAN   SMASH-CLP   Racadm command-line ConductivityShared/FailoverNetwork Modes   IPv4    