Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. Dell PowerEdge R815

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Table 17. Unified Server Configurator Features and Description

Feature

Faster O/S Installation

Faster System Updates

Description

Drivers and the installation utility are embedded on system, so no need to scour DELL.COM

Integration with Dell support automatically directed to latest versions of the Unified Server Configurator, iDRAC,

RAID, BIOS, NIC, and Power Supply

Update Rollback Ability to recover to previous ―known good state‖ for all updatable components

More Comprehensive Diagnostics Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system

Simplified Hardware

Configuration

Detects RAID controller and allows user to configure virtual disk and choose virtual disk as boot device, eliminating the need to launch a separate utility. Also provides configuration for iDRAC, BIOS, and NIC/LOM.

15.5 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller

The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC6) provides IT Administrators comprehensive yet straightforward management of remote servers, by delivering ―as if you are there‖ presence and control. 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 a different country. iDRAC6 is available as three offerings: iDRAC6 Express, Enterprise, and Virtual Flash (vFlash) media:

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iDRAC6 Express is most appropriate for SMB customers with limited remote management needs.

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iDRAC6 Enterprise is appropriate for large, data center customers with distributed servers.

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iDRAC6 with vFlash Media is provided for large enterprise customers with requirements for system management automation.

15.6 iDRAC Express

The iDRAC Express is standard on the PowerEdge R815. In addition to providing 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, and encryption

• Power control and management with the ability to limit server power consumption and remotely control server power states

• Advanced troubleshooting capabilities

For more information on iDRAC6 Express features see Table 18.

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