Dell PowerEdge M610x Technical Manual

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DellDell PowerEdge M610x Technical Guide 39Feature Descriptionchoose virtual disk as boot device, eliminating the need to launch aseparate utility. Also provides configuration for iDRAC, BIOS, andNIC/LOM.17.5 Integrated Dell Remote Access ControllerThe integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC6) provides IT Administrators comprehensive yetstraightforward management of remote servers, by delivering ―as if you are there‖ presence andcontrol. iDRAC6 helps users to save time and money by eliminating travel to the remote server(s),whether that server is located in a different room, a different building, a different city, or in adifferent country.iDRAC6 Enterprise is a standard feature on the M610x, and Virtual Flash (vFlash) media is apurchasable option.17.6 iDRAC6 EnterpriseThe iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The iDRAC6 Enterpriseconnects directly to the M610x 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 interface17.7 iDRAC6 Enterprise with Virtual Flash (vFlash) MediaThe iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the vFlash media card. This is an 8 GB Dell-branded SD card that enables a persistent 256 MB virtual flash partition. The vFlash media deliversthe following key features: Support for 8 GB SD storage media Can be used as a repository for a pre-OS image, eliminating the need to maintain a networkinfrastructure for OS deployment Can also be used for permanent diagnostics image for use after system failures, or permanentfailsafe image for periodic configuration changesA more detailed feature list for base management functionality, iDRAC6 Enterprise, and vFlash mediais shown in Table 11.Table 11. Features List for Base Management Functionality, iDRAC, and vFlash MediaFeatureBase ManagementFunctionality iDRAC6 Enterprise vFlash MediaInterface and Standards SupportIPMI 2.0   Web-based GUI  