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1 Overview13
- Key Features14
  - Management Features14
  - Security Features15
- Chassis Overview15
- Supported Remote Access Connections18
- Supported Platforms18
- Supported Web Browsers19
- Managing Licenses19
- Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface22
- Supported Management Console Applications22
- How to Use this User's Guide22
- Other Documents You May Need22
- Accessing Documents from Dell Support Site23
2 Installing and Setting up CMC25
- Before You Begin25
- Installing CMC Hardware25
  - Checklist to Set up Chassis25
  - Basic CMC Network Connection26
- Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station26
  - Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station26
  - Uninstalling RACADM from a Linux Management Station27
- Configuring a Web Browser27
- Setting up Initial Access to CMC29
  - Configuring Initial CMC Network29
- Interfaces and Protocols to Access CMC32
  - Launching CMC Using Other Systems Management Tools34
- Downloading and Updating CMC Firmware34
- Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name34
  - Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using Web Interface34
  - Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using RACADM34
- Setting Date and Time on CMC34
  - Setting Date and Time on CMC Using CMC Web Interface35
  - Setting Date and Time on CMC Using RACADM35
- Configuring Leds to Identify Components on the Chassis35
  - Configuring LED Blinking Using CMC Web Interface35
  - Configuring LED Blinking Using RACADM35
- Configuring CMC Properties36
- Understanding Redundant CMC Environment36
- Configuring Front Panel37
3 Logging in to CMC41
- Accessing CMC Web Interface41
- Logging into CMC as a Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User41
- Logging in to CMC Using a Smart Card42
- Logging into CMC Using Single Sign-On43
- Logging in to CMC Using Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console43
- Accessing CMC Using RACADM43
- Logging in to CMC Using Public Key Authentication44
- Multiple CMC Sessions44
4 Updating Firmware45
- Downloading CMC Firmware45
- Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions45
  - Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using CMC Web Interface45
  - Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using RACADM46
- Updating the CMC Firmware46
  - Updating CMC Firmware Using RACADM46
  - Updating CMC Firmware Using Web Interface47
- Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware47
  - Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using CMC Web Interface47
  - Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using RACADM48
- Updating Server Idrac Firmware48
  - Updating Server Idrac Firmware Using RACADM48
  - Updating Server Idrac Firmware Using Web Interface48
- Updating Server Component Firmware49
  - Enabling Lifecycle Controller50
  - Filtering Components for Firmware Updates50
- Viewing Firmware Inventory51
  - Viewing Firmware Inventory Using CMC Web Interface52
  - Viewing Firmware Inventory Using RACADM53
- Lifecycle Controller Job Operations53
  - Reinstalling Server Component Firmware54
- Rolling Back Server Component Firmware54
  - Rolling Back Server Component Firmware Using the CMC Web Interface54
- Upgrading Server Component Firmware54
  - Upgrading Server Component Firmware Using CMC Web Interface55
- Deleting Scheduled Server Component Firmware Jobs56
  - Deleting Scheduled Server Component Firmware Jobs Using the Web Interface56
- Updating Storage Component Using CMC Web Interface56
- Recovering Idrac Firmware Using CMC56
5 Viewing Chassis Information and Monitoring Chassis and Component Health57
- Viewing Chassis and Component Summaries57
- Viewing Chassis Summary59
- Viewing Chassis Controller Information and Status59
- Viewing Information and Health Status of All Servers59
- Viewing Information and Health Status of the IOM59
- Viewing Information and Health Status of Fans60
  - Configuring Fans60
- Viewing Front Panel Properties61
- Viewing KVM Information and Health Status61
- Viewing LCD Information and Health62
- Viewing Information and Health Status of Temperature Sensors62
6 Configuring CMC63
- Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings63
- Configuring Network Security Settings67
  - Configuring Network Security Settings Using CMC Web Interface67
  - Configuring CMC Network Security Settings Using RACADM67
- Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC67
  - Configuring VLAN Tag Properties for CMC Using RACADM67
  - Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC Using Web Interface68
- Configuring Services68
  - Configuring Services Using CMC Web Interface69
  - Configuring Services Using RACADM69
- Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card70
- Setting up Chassis Group70
- Configuring Multiple Cmcs Using RACADM74
7 Configuring Servers79
- Configuring Slot Names79
- Configuring Idrac Network Settings80
- Configuring Idrac VLAN Tag Settings83
  - Configuring Idrac VLAN Tag Settings Using RACADM83
  - Configuring Idrac VLAN Tag Settings Using Web Interface83
- Setting First Boot Device83
- Configuring Server Flexaddress85
- Configuring Remote File Share85
- Configuring BIOS Settings Using Server Clone86
8 Configuring CMC to Send Alerts91
- Enabling or Disabling Alerts91
- Configuring Alert Destinations92
  - Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations92
  - Configuring E-Mail Alert Settings94
9 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges97
- Types of Users97
- Modifying Root User Administrator Account Settings101
- Configuring Local Users101
  - Configuring Local Users Using CMC Web Interface101
  - Configure Local Users Using RACADM101
- Configuring Active Directory Users103
- Configuring Generic LDAP Users116
10 Configuring CMC for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login119
- System Requirements119
  - Client Systems119
  - CMC120
- Prerequisites for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login120
- Generating Kerberos Keytab File120
- Configuring CMC for Active Directory Schema120
- Configuring Browser for SSO Login121
  - Internet Explorer121
  - Mozilla Firefox121
- Configuring Browser for Smart Card Login121
- Configuring CMC SSO or Smart Card Login for Active Directory Users121
11 Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles123
- CMC Command Line Console Features123
  - CMC Command Line Interface Commands123
- Using Telnet Console with CMC123
- Configuring Terminal Emulation Software127
  - Configuring Linux Minicom127
- Connecting to Servers or I/O Module Using Connect Command128
12 Using Flexaddress and Flexadress Plus Cards133
- About Flexaddress133
- Configuring Flexaddress138
- Command Messages140
- Flexaddress DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT141
13 Managing Fabrics143
- Invalid Configurations143
- Fresh Power-Up Scenario143
- Monitoring IOM Health143
- Configuring Network Settings for IOM144
  - Configuring Network Settings for IOM Using CMC Web Interface144
  - Configuring Network Settings for IOM Using RACADM144
14 Managing and Monitoring Power145
- Redundancy Policies145
  - AC Redundancy Policy146
  - Power Supply Redundancy Policy146
- Dynamic Power Supply Engagement146
- Default Redundancy Configuration147
  - AC Redundancy147
  - Power Supply Redundancy148
- Power Budgeting for Hardware Modules148
- Server Slot Power Priority Settings149
- Assigning Priority Levels to Servers149
- Assigning Priority Levels to Servers Using CMC Web Interface150
- Assigning Priority Levels to Servers Using RACADM150
- Viewing Power Consumption Status150
  - Viewing Power Consumption Status Using CMC Web Interface150
  - Viewing Power Consumption Status Using RACADM150
- Viewing Power Budget Status Using CMC Web Interface150
  - Viewing Power Budget Status Using RACADM151
- Redundancy Status and Overall Power Health151
- Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy153
- Executing Power Control Operations157
- Executing Power Control Operations on a Server158
- Executing Power Control Operations for Multiple Servers Using CMC Web Interface158
- Executing Power Control Operations on the IOM158
  - Executing Power Control Operations on IOM Using CMC Web Interface158
  - Executing Power Control Operations on the IOM Using RACADM159
15 Managing Chassis Storage161
- Viewing Status of the Storage Components161
- Viewing the Storage Topology161
- Assigning Virtual Adapters to Slots161
- Viewing Controller Properties Using CMC Web Interface162
- Viewing Controller Properties Using RACADM162
  - Importing or Clearing Foreign Configuration162
- Viewing Physical Disk Properties Using the CMC Web Interface162
- Viewing Physical Disk Drives Properties Using RACADM163
- Identifying Physical Disks and Virtual Disks163
- Assigning Global Hot Spares Using CMC Web Interface163
- Assigning Global Hot Spares Using RACADM163
- Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Using CMC Web Interface163
- Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Using RACADM164
- Creating Virtual Disk Using CMC Web Interface164
- Applying Virtual Adapter Access Policy to Virtual Disks164
- Modifying Virtual Disk Properties Using CMC Web Interface164
- Viewing Enclosure Properties Using CMC Web Interface165
16 Managing Pcie Slots167
- Viewing Pcie Slot Properties Using CMC Web Interface167
- Assigning Pcie Slots to Servers Using CMC Web Interface167
- Managing Pcie Slots Using RACADM168
17 Troubleshooting and Recovery169
- Gathering Configuration Information, Chassis Status, and Logs Using RACDUMP169
  - Supported Interfaces169
  - Downloading SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) File170
- First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System170
  - Power Troubleshooting170
- Troubleshooting Alerts172
- Viewing Event Logs172
  - Viewing Hardware Log172
  - Viewing Chassis Log173
- Using Diagnostic Console173
- Resetting Components174
- Saving or Restoring Chassis Configuration174
- Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol (NTP) Errors174
- Interpreting LED Colors and Blinking Patterns175
- Troubleshooting Non-Responsive CMC177
- Troubleshooting Network Problems178
- Troubleshooting Controller179
18 Using LCD Panel Interface181
- LCD Navigation181
- Diagnostics184
- Front Panel LCD Messages184
- LCD Module and Server Status Information185
19 Frequently Asked Questions189
- Racadm189
- Managing and Recovering a Remote System189
- Active Directory191
- Flexaddress and Flexaddressplus191
- Iom193