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General| Remote Management | Yes |
|---|---|
| Virtual Media | Yes |
| Remote Console | Yes |
| Dedicated NIC | Yes |
| Protocols | IPMI, WS-Man, Redfish |
| Authentication | LDAP, Active Directory |
| Encryption | SSL, TLS |
| Management Interface | Web-based, CLI |
| Power Management | Yes |
| Firmware Updates | Yes |
| Alerts and Monitoring | SNMP Traps, Email alerts |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge servers |
| Lifecycle Controller | Lifecycle Controller 2 (Unified Server Configurator) |
Details the process for logging into iDRAC using local, Active Directory, or LDAP user accounts via the web interface.
Explains how to log in to iDRAC using a smart card for two-factor authentication.
Explains how Single Sign-On (SSO) enables logging into iDRAC without re-entering domain credentials.
Explains how to use the remote RACADM utility for iDRAC and server management over a network.
Guides users on how to change the default iDRAC login password for security purposes.
Describes how to configure the initial network settings for iDRAC communication.
Explains how to use one-way hash format for user and BIOS passwords to enhance security.
Guides on how to change iDRAC network configuration using various interfaces.
Describes how to view the system's overall health, basic iDRAC info, and launch tasks from the System Summary page.
Explains how to monitor CPU, memory, and I/O utilization using CUPS functionality and system indexes.
Covers enabling or disabling remote RACADM access via iDRAC Web interface or RACADM.
Explains how to use Public Key Authentication (PKA) over SSH for secure, automated iDRAC access.
Guides on configuring up to 16 local users with specific access permissions in iDRAC.
Explains how to configure Active Directory for iDRAC access, managing users and privileges.
Lists the requirements for setting up Active Directory based SSO or Smart Card logins.
Guides on configuring iDRAC for Active Directory Single Sign-On (SSO) login.
Provides steps to configure iDRAC local user smart card login by uploading certificates.
Covers enabling or disabling the smart card logon feature for iDRAC.
Explains how to enable or disable the global alerting option for sending alerts and performing actions.
Guides on filtering alerts based on category and severity using iDRAC web interface or RACADM.
Details how to set event alerts for various events and send them to configured destinations.
Explains how to configure event actions like reboot, power cycle, or power off for system events.
Covers configuration of email, SNMP, and IPMI trap settings for alert notifications.
Describes how to configure IPv4 or IPv6 addresses to receive IPMI alerts or SNMP traps.
Explains how to monitor system power status, consumption, and critical thresholds.
Details how to remotely perform power control operations like power on/off, reset, and cycle.
Covers dynamically configuring virtual addresses, initiators, and storage targets with persistence.
Guides on enabling or disabling the I/O Identity Optimization feature for boot optimization.
Explains how to configure policies for system reset and power cycle behaviors for device settings.
Provides information on inventorying, monitoring, and configuring PCIe SSDs.
Details operations that can be performed on virtual disks, such as create, delete, and initialize.
Guides on configuring the Virtual Console, ensuring the management station is set up.
Details how to launch the virtual console using the iDRAC Web Interface or a URL.
Guides on configuring virtual media settings, including attach, detach, and auto-attach options.
Explains how to access Virtual Media with or without using the Virtual Console.
Details how to launch Virtual Media through the Virtual Console.
Guides on launching Virtual Media when the Virtual Console is disabled.
Guides on how to map virtual drives to the operating system.
Covers changing boot order once after attaching a remote Virtual Media device.
Lists VMCLI commands for accessing different types of virtual media.
Guides on enabling or disabling vFlash functionality for partition management.
Covers performing operations on vFlash partitions, like creating, formatting, and viewing.
Details how to run SMCLP commands using SSH or Telnet interface.
Lists the monitoring features provided by the iDRAC Service Module (iSM).
Describes how to perform a remote iDRAC reset operation without an AC power cycle.
Details how to connect a laptop/PC USB port directly to iDRAC USB port for advanced server management.
Guides on configuring iDRAC using a server configuration profile stored on a USB device.
Explains how to configure USB port settings in iDRAC, including mode and XML configuration.
Details how to import a server configuration profile from a USB device into iDRAC.
Guides on deploying operating systems using Remote File Share (RFS) feature.
Details deploying operating systems using Virtual Media.
Guides on enabling remote file sharing via the iDRAC web interface.
Explains how to use iDRAC's network diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.
Guides on resetting iDRAC to factory default settings using web interface or utility.
Addresses common issues with Single Sign-On (SSO) login and provides resolution steps.
Discusses issues related to smart card login, including time delays and PIN problems.
Provides steps to identify causes and re-establish connection to an inaccessible managed system.
Lists the various interfaces available for updating the iDRAC firmware.
Provides steps to launch the remote console and mount a USB drive via iDRAC.
References the procedure for installing OS using virtual media and remote file share.
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