Dell PowerEdge T310 Technical Manual

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DellPowerEdge T310 Technical Guide 45value-add plug-ins that enable advanced functionality can bepurchased and added to the base DMC product.16.2 Embedded Server ManagementThe T310 implements circuitry for the next generation of Embedded Server Management. It isIntelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v2.0 compliant. The optional iDRAC (Integrated DellRemote Access Controller) is responsible for acting as an interface between the host system and itsmanagement software and the periphery devices. These periphery devices consist of the powersupplies, the storage backplane, the integrated SAS HBA or PERC 6/I (PERC H700), and the controlpanel with LCD display.The optional upgrade to iDRAC6 provides features for managing the server remotely or in data centerlights-out environments.Advanced iDRAC features require the installation of the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.16.3 Dell Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server ConfiguratorEmbedded management is comprised of several interdependent pieces:• Dell Lifecycle Controller• Unified Server Configurator• iDRAC6Dell Lifecycle Controller powers the embedded management features. It includes integrated andtamper-proof storage for system-management tools and enablement utilities (firmware, drivers). Forservers with iDRAC6 Express, the Lifecycle Controller offers pre-OS server deployment, OSinstallation, platform updates, platform configuration, and diagnostics capabilities. For serverswithout iDRAC6 Express, this utility has limited functionality and offers OS installation anddiagnostics capabilities only.Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) is a graphical user interface (GUI) that aids in local serverprovisioning in a pre-OS environment. To access the Unified Server Configurator, press the keywithin 10 seconds of the Dell logo appearance during the system boot process. Table 21 details thecurrent functionality enabled by the USC.Table 21. Unified Server Configurator Features and DescriptionFeature DescriptionFaster O/S Installation Drivers and the installation utility are embedded on system, so noneed to scour Dell.com.Faster System Updates Integration with Dell support automatically directed to latestversions of the Unified Server Configurator, iDRAC, RAID, BIOS,NIC, and Power Supply.Update Rollback Ability to recover to previous ―known good state‖ for allupdatable components.More Comprehensive Diagnostics Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system.Simplified Hardware Configuration Detects RAID controller and allows user to configure virtual diskand choose virtual disk as boot device, eliminating the need tolaunch a separate utility. Also provides configuration for iDRAC,BIOS, and NIC/LOM.