Dell PowerEdge R730 - Page 51

51 PowerEdge R730 and R730xd Technical Guide
Feature (function)
iDRAC8
Express
iDRAC8
Enterprise
Remote configuration
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Zerotouch configuration
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System Retire/Repurpose
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Diagnostics, service and logging
Embedded diagnostic tools
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Part Replacement
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Server Configuration Backup
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Server Configuration Restore
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Easy Restore (system configuration)
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Health LED/LCD
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Quick Sync (require NFC bezel)
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iDRAC Direct (front USB management port)
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iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
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Embedded Tech Support Report
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Crash screen capture
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Crash video capture
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Boot capture
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Manual reset for iDRAC
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Virtual NMI
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OS watchdog
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Embedded Health Report
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System Event Log
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Lifecycle Log
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Work notes
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Remote Syslog
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License management
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Agent-free management
Because Dell PowerEdge servers have embedded server lifecycle management, in many cases, there
is no need to install an OpenManage systems management software agent into the operating
system of a Dell PowerEdge server. This greatly simplifies and streamlines the management footprint.
Agent-based management
Most systems management solutions require pieces of software, called agents, to be installed on
each node in order to be managed within the IT environment. Additionally, the same agent is often
used as a local interface into the hardware health and may be accessed remotely as a management
interface, typically referred to as a one-to-one interface. For customers that continue to use agent-
based solutions, Dell provides OpenManage Server Administrator.
OpenManage Server Administrator
The Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) agent gives you a comprehensive, one-to-one
systems management solution for both local and remote servers and their storage. OMSA can help
simplify single-server monitoring with a secure command-line interface (CLI) or Web-based