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Dell Remote Access Controller 4 Firmware Version 1.30 User Manual

Dell Remote Access Controller 4 Firmware Version 1.30
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Dell™ Remote Access Controller 4
Firmware Version 1.30
User’s Guide

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Dell Remote Access Controller 4 Firmware Version 1.30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell
ModelRemote Access Controller 4 Firmware Version 1.30
CategoryIP Access Controllers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

DRAC 4 Overview

What ’s New in DRAC 4 in this Release?

Details new features supported in DRAC 4 firmware version 1.30, including SSH and ISO image support.

DRAC 4 Hardware Features

Illustrates the DRAC 4/I and DRAC 4/P hardware components and connectors.

Hardware Specifications

Lists the power requirements and describes the connectors for the DRAC 4.

DRAC 4 Ports

Identifies the DRAC 4 port numbers used for remote access and client functions.

DRAC 4 Security Features

Outlines security features like user authentication and SSL encryption.

Supported Platforms

Lists the Dell PowerEdge systems that support the DRAC 4/I and DRAC 4/P.

Installing and Setting Up the DRAC 4

What You Need to Get Started

Lists the necessary hardware and software components for DRAC 4 installation.

Installing the DRAC 4 Hardware

Provides guidance on the physical installation of the DRAC 4 hardware.

Software Installation and Configuration Overview

Gives a high-level view of the DRAC 4 software setup process.

Installing the Software on the Managed System

Instructions for installing DRAC 4 software on the managed system.

Configuring the Managed System to Capture the Last Crash Screen

Steps to configure the system for capturing the last crash screen.

Disabling the Windows Automatic Reboot Option

How to disable automatic reboot in Windows for proper crash screen capture.

Installing the Software on the Management Station

Instructions for installing DRAC 4 software on the management station.

Configuring a Supported Web Browser

Guidance on configuring web browsers for DRAC 4 interface access.

Installing the Sun Java Plug-In

Procedure for installing the Sun Java plug-in for console redirection.

Configuring DRAC 4 Network Settings

Steps to configure DRAC 4 network settings using the Option ROM utility.

Adding and Configuring DRAC 4 Users

Process for adding and configuring DRAC 4 user accounts.

Updating the DRAC 4 Firmware

Instructions for updating the DRAC 4 firmware to the latest revision.

Accessing the DRAC 4 Through a Network

Information on accessing the DRAC 4 via network interfaces.

Removing the DRAC 4

Procedure for physically removing the DRAC 4 hardware.

Configuring the DRAC 4 to Use a Serial or Telnet Text Console

Serial and Telnet Console Features

Details the features of serial and telnet console redirection.

Enabling and Configuring the Managed System to Use a Serial or Telnet Console

Enables and configures serial/telnet console on the managed system.

Configuring the System Setup Program on the Managed System

Configures the system setup to redirect output to a serial port.

Configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Serial Redirection During Boot

Steps to configure serial redirection for GRUB bootloader in RHEL.

Enabling Login to the Console After Boot

Configures the system to enable console login after the system boots.

Enabling the Serial/Telnet Console Locally

Enables serial/telnet console directly on the DRAC 4.

Using the racadm Command to Configure the Settings for the Serial and Telnet Console

Configures serial/telnet console settings using racadm commands.

Using the Secure Shell (SSH)

Details on using Secure Shell for enhanced security in remote access.

Managing and Recovering a Remote System

Accessing the Web-Based Interface

Instructions for accessing the DRAC 4 through the web browser.

Logging In

Procedure for logging into the DRAC 4 web interface.

Adding and Configuring DRAC 4 Users and Alerts

How to create unique users and configure alerts for DRAC 4.

Configuring the DRAC 4 NIC

Steps to configure the DRAC 4 NIC settings and email alerts.

Adding and Configuring SNMP Alerts

Process for adding, configuring, and testing SNMP alerts.

Updating the DRAC 4 Firmware

Procedure to update the DRAC 4 firmware to the latest revision.

Ensuring DRAC 4 Network Security

Using certificate management for DRAC 4 network security.

Viewing System Information

Displays system information including DRAC 4 and watchdog status.

Recovering and Troubleshooting the Managed System

Tasks related to recovering and troubleshooting a crashed remote system.

Managing Power on a Remote System

Performing power management actions on a remote system.

Using the SEL

Displays system-critical events from the System Event Log (SEL).

Using the DRAC 4 Log

Accesses the persistent log maintained in the DRAC 4 firmware.

Viewing the Last System Crash Screen

View the most recent crash screen for system crash information.

Using the Diagnostic Console

Accesses network diagnostic tools for debugging and paging.

Using the DRAC 4 With Microsoft® Active Directory

Active Directory Schema Extensions

Explains how Dell extended Active Directory schema for DRAC 4 support.

Configuring Active Directory to Access Your DRAC 4

Steps to configure Active Directory for DRAC 4 access.

Adding DRAC 4 Users and Privileges to Active Directory

Process for adding DRAC 4 users and privileges via AD objects.

Enabling SSL on a Domain Controller

Steps to enable SSL on domain controllers for AD integration.

Configuring the DRAC 4

Final configuration steps for DRAC 4 Active Directory integration.

Using Active Directory to Log In To the DRAC 4

How to log into DRAC 4 using Active Directory credentials.

Using Console Redirection

Overview

Introduction to accessing the local server console remotely.

Using Console Redirection

How to use the console redirection feature for remote system management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions regarding console redirection.

Configuring and Using Virtual Media

Overview

Introduction to the Virtual Media feature for remote media access.

Operating System Requirements on the Managed System

Lists supported operating systems for the Virtual Media feature.

Installing the Virtual Media Plug-In

Procedure for installing the browser plug-in for Virtual Media.

Using the Virtual Media Feature

Steps to use the Virtual Media feature for remote access.

Booting From the Virtual Media

How to configure BIOS to boot from virtual CD or floppy drives.

Enabling and Disabling the Virtual Media Feature

Enables or disables the Virtual Media feature using racadm command.

Configuring the Virtual Floppy Feature For Your Operating System

Configures virtual floppy appearance as hard drive or super-floppy.

racvmcli

Details the Virtual Media command line interface (VM-CLI) utility.

VM-CLI Parameters

Explains the parameters used with the VM-CLI utility.

Using the serial and racadm Commands

Using a Serial or Telnet Console

Provides information on using serial and telnet console features.

Logging into the DRAC 4

Steps to log into the DRAC 4 using terminal emulation software.

Using the racadm CLI

Information on using the racadm command-line interface.

racadm Command Description

Describes the racadm command and its basic usage.

racadm Options

Lists and describes the available options for the racadm command.

racadm Subcommand Descriptions

Provides descriptions for various racadm subcommands.

Configuring Multiple DRAC 4s

Utilizes configuration files to configure multiple DRAC 4 units.

Before Adding a DRAC 4 User

Steps to prepare for adding a DRAC 4 user.

Configuring DRAC 4 Network Properties

Configures DRAC 4 network properties using racadm commands.

Operating System Deployment Using the DRAC 4 Virtual Media CLI Feature

Requirements

Ensures deployment infrastructure meets requirements for OS installations.

Tasks

Lists tasks to perform before beginning OS deployments to servers.

vmdeploy

Details the vmdeploy utility for remote OS deployment.

Creating Bootable Deployment Image Files

Guidelines for creating bootable deployment image files.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the DRAC 4

References tables for help with DRAC 4 and racadm CLI troubleshooting.

racadm Subcommand Man Pages

help

Lists available racadm subcommands and provides short descriptions.

arp

Displays the contents of the ARP table.

config/getconfig

Configures the DRAC 4 and retrieves configuration data.

coredump

Displays the last DRAC 4 core dump information.

fwupdate

Updates the firmware on the DRAC 4.

getsysinfo

Displays DRAC 4, system, and watchdog status information.

racreset

Resets the DRAC 4 with options for hard, soft, or graceful reset.

serveraction

Controls system reset and power management actions.

getraclog

Displays the DRAC 4 log entries.

sslcsrgen

Generates and downloads the SSL Certificate Signing Request (CSR).

testemail

Tests the DRAC 4's ability to send an email alert.

vmdisconnect

Forcibly disconnects a user's virtual media session.

DRAC 4 Property Database Group and Object Definitions

idRacInfo

Provides information about DRAC 4 specifics.

cfgLanNetworking

Parameters for configuring the DRAC 4 NIC settings.

cfgNicEnable (Read/Write)

Enables or disables the DRAC 4 NIC.

cfgNicIpAddress (Read/Write)

Sets the static IP address for the DRAC 4 NIC.

cfgNicNetmask (Read/Write)

Sets the static network mask for the DRAC 4 NIC.

cfgNicGateway (Read/Write)

Sets the static gateway for the DRAC 4 NIC.

cfgNicUseDhcp (Read/Write)

Configures whether to use DHCP for DRAC 4 NIC parameters.

cfgUserAdmin

Parameters for configuring user access to the DRAC 4.

cfgTraps

Parameters for configuring the delivery of SNMP traps.

cfgSessionManagement

Parameters to configure the number of DRAC 4 connection sessions.

cfgSerial

Configuration parameters for the system external serial port.

cfgNetTuning

Parameters to tune the DRAC 4 network configuration.

cfgOobSnmp

Parameters to configure SNMP agent and trap capabilities.

cfgRacTuning

Various tuning configuration parameters for the DRAC 4.

ifcRacManagedNodeOs

Parameters for configuring managed system OS naming information.

cfgRacSecurity

Parameters for configuring DRAC 4 SSL security features.

cfgRacVirtual

Parameters to configure the DRAC 4 Virtual Media feature.

cfgActiveDirectory

Parameters to configure the DRAC 4 Active Directory feature.

Event Filter Operation and Event Mask Properties

Describes alert filter operation and event mask properties.

Alert Test Commands

Provides commands to test different types of alert interfaces.

Glossary

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