Dell PowerEdge T620 - Openmanage Systems Management; Table 26. Idrac7 with Lifecycle Controller Functions and Benefits

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OpenManage systems management
The Dell OpenManage systems management portfolio includes powerful hardware and software
management tools and consoles. OpenManage simplifies the lifecycle of deploying, updating,
monitoring, and maintaining Dell PowerEdge servers.
iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller
iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller is the heart of Dell’s second generation of Dell PowerEdge server
embedded management functionality. In addition to enabling agent-free management, iDRAC7 with
Lifecycle Controller provides remote access to the system—whether or not there is a functioning
operating system running on the server. These embedded features improve all aspects of a typical
server lifecycle. Table 26 describes the functions and benefits of iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller.
Table 26. iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller functions and benefits
Feature
Function
Benefit
Out of band
(OOB)
iDRAC7 offers real-time OOB
discovery, inventory, deployment
monitoring, alerting and updates for
servers and internal storage
Manage servers independent of the OS type
or status — even if an OS is not installed
Single code base
All server types have the same
embedded management hardware
and firmware
Simplified and consistent maintenance
across server platforms
Dedicated
GigE port
(PowerEdge
rack and tower
systems)
Gigabit Ethernet replaces 10/100 on
predecessor iDRAC6
Fast throughput for better performance;
compatibility with setup for switches
Email alerts
Simplified, more informative, and
expanded coverage than previous
versions of iDRAC
More detail allows IT administrators to be
more efficient in diagnosing and remediating
an issue; alerts include a direct, embedded
URL in the email notification to further speed
resolution
vFlash media
Enabled with iDRAC7 Enterprise
Allows for use of a non-Dell SD card
Enhanced power
management
Integration with Intel Node Manager
provides data center level power
monitoring and capping
(requires iDRAC7 Enterprise)
Fine tune data center power policies,
capping, and usage; report on historical
power usage by rack, row or room using
Power Center Manager (new)