Technology and Components
The following pages contain information about technology and components.
Topics:
• iDRAC8
• Processor
• Chipset
• Memory
• Storage
• Backplane
• PERC9
• Power Supplies
• Internal Dual SD Module
• PCIe Risers and Slots
• Network Daughter Card
• Video
• Trusted Platform Module
• System Board Block Diagram
iDRAC8
iDRAC8 is a systems management hardware and software solution that provides remote management capabilities, crashed
system recovery, and power control functions for Dell
™
PowerEdge
™
systems.
iDRAC8 features are available based on the purchased license. They are available in the following variants:
● Basic Management with IPMI
● iDRAC8 Express (Rack and Tower servers)
● iDRAC8 Express for Blades
● iDRAC8 Enterprise
The 200-500 series servers will ship with Basic Management as the default, but the customer will have the ability to upgrade
to Express or Enterprise by purchasing a digital license key. For the 200-500 series servers, customers who upgrade APOS
to Enterprise have the option to purchase the iDRAC Ports Card, which provides the hardware features of a dedicated
management NIC and vFlash. The card is not required to activate or enable the rest of the Enterprise features.
NOTE:
This is an overview of iDRAC8. For a full technology training on iDRAC8, please refer to the reference material link
below.
Internal Link: iDRAC8
External Link: iDRAC8
Acquiring Licenses
Use any of the following methods to acquire the licenses:
● E-mail — License is attached to an email that is sent after requesting it from the technical support center.
● Self-Service Portal — A link to the Self-Service Portal is available from iDRAC. Click this link to open the licensing
Self-Service Portal on the internet. Currently, you can use the License Self-Service Portal to retrieve licenses that were
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