Dell R210 II Baseboard Management Controller Configuration, Entering the BMC Setup Module

When an optional iDRAC6 Express card is installed, Dell USC provides the following additional features:

•Downloading and applying firmware updates

•Configuring hardware and firmware

For more information about setting up Dell USC, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Unified Server Configurator documentation at support.dell.com/manuals.

Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

The BMC enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. The BMC provides the following features:

•Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting

•Provides access to system event log and sensor status

•Allows control of system functions including power on and off

•Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s operating system

•Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles

NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to integrated NIC1.

For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the BMC and systems management applications at support.dell.com/manuals.

Entering the BMC Setup Module

1Turn on or restart your system.

2Press <Ctrl><E> when prompted after POST.

If your operating system begins to load before you press <Ctrl><E>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

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Using the System Setup Program and Boot Manager