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Working With Remote Access Controller

This chapter provides information about accessing and using the remote access features of BMC/iDRAC and DRAC.

The Dell systems baseboard management controller (BMC)/Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) monitors the system for critical events by communicating with various sensors on the system board and sends alerts and log events when certain parameters exceed their preset thresholds. The BMC/iDRAC supports the industry-standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) specification, enabling you to configure, monitor, and recover systems remotely.

NOTE: Baseboard management controller (BMC) is supported on Dell PowerEdge 9G systems and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is supported on Dell PowerEdge 10G and 11G systems.

The DRAC is a systems management hardware and software solution designed to provide remote management capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for Dell systems.

By communicating with the system’s baseboard management controller (BMC)/Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC), the DRAC can be configured to send you e-mail alerts for warnings or errors related to voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. The DRAC also logs event data and the most recent crash screen (available only on systems running Microsoft Windows operating system) to help you diagnose the probable cause of a system crash.

The Remote Access Controller provides remote access to an inoperable system, allowing you to get the system up and running as quickly as possible. The Remote Access Controller also provides alert notification when a system is down and allows you to remotely restart a system. Additionally, the Remote Access Controller logs the probable cause of system crashes and saves the most recent crash screen.

You can log in to the Remote Access Controller through the Server Administrator home page or by directly accessing the controller's IP address using a supported browser.

When using the Remote Access Controller, you can click Help for more detailed information about the specific window you are viewing. Remote Access Controller help is available for all windows accessible to the user based on the user privilege level and the specific hardware and software groups that Server Administrator discovers on the managed system.

NOTE: For more information about the BMC, see the Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User's Guide at dell.com/support/manuals.

NOTE: For more information on using DRAC 5, see the Dell Remote Access Controller 5 User’s Guide at dell.com/ support/manuals.

NOTE: For detailed information on configuring and using the iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide at dell.com/support/manuals.

The following table lists the graphical user interface (GUI) field names and the applicable system, when Server Administrator is installed on the system.

Table 10. GUI Field Names And The Applicable System

GUI Field Name

Applicable System

Modular Enclosure

Modular system

Server Modules

Modular system

Main System

Modular system

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Contents Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version 7.3 Users Guide Dell Inc Contents Server Administrator Services Working With Remote Access ControllerServer Administrator Logs Setting Alert ActionsTroubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsInstallation Updating Individual System Components IntroductionStorage Management Service Instrumentation ServiceRemote Access Controller What Is New In This ReleaseSystems Management Standards Availability Availability On Supported Operating SystemsOperating System Server Administrator HomeOther Documents You May Need Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site OMConnectionsEnterpriseSystemsManagement Serviceability ToolsObtaining Technical Assistance Contacting Dell Setup And Administration Role-Based Access ControlUser Privilege Access Description Level Type View Manage Service User Privilege Level Required ViewAuthentication Microsoft Windows AuthenticationVMware ESX Server 4.X Authentication VMware ESXi Server 5.X AuthenticationAdding Users To a Domain On Windows Operating Systems EncryptionAssigning User Privileges UserName HostName Rights Creating Users With Power User PrivilegesCreating Users Creating Users With User Privileges Best Practices While Using The Omarolemap File Open the Computer Management window Configuring The Snmp AgentSelect Account is disabled and click OK Snmp Service Properties window appears Changing The Snmp Community NameEnabling Snmp Set Operations Snmp Agent Access Control ConfigurationSnmp Service Configuration window appears Server Administrator Snmp Agent Install Actions Sever Administrator Snmp Install Actions Enabling Snmp Access From Remote HostsTo configure the Snmp agent To enable VMWare Snmp service, run the following command Page Firewall Configuration Logging In And Out Using Server AdministratorServer Administrator Local System Login Central Web Server Login Click SubmitUsing The Active Directory Login Single Sign-OnEnabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Internet Explorer Enabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Mozilla FirefoxGUI Field Name Sample Server Administrator Home Page Non-Modular System Features Modular System System/Server Module Component Status Indicators Global Navigation BarSystem Tree Action WindowUnderlined Items Gauge IndicatorsTask Buttons Using The Online Help Using The Preferences HomeManaged System Preferences Server Administrator Web Server PreferencesSetting User And System Preferences Click General Settings Secure Port SystemCertificate Management Click X.509 CertificateUsing The Server Administrator Command Line Interface Server Administrator Web Server Action TabsServer Administrator Services Managing Your SystemModular Enclosure Server Administrator Home Page System Tree ObjectsManaging System/Server Module Tree Objects Accessing And Using Chassis Management Controller System/Server Module PropertiesModular Enclosure object Tab Properties Subtab Information Licensing Subtabs Information LicensingSubtabs Hardware Alert Command ShutdownLogs Alert ManagementSubtabs Session Main System Chassis/Main SystemSession Management Main System Chassis/Main System Properties Properties and Setup Subtab Information Setup Subtab BiosBatteries Properties Subtab InformationHardware Performance FansFirmware Intrusion MemoryProperties Subtab Intrusion Properties Subtab MemoryPower Management NetworkPorts Subtab Information PropertiesAlert Management Properties Subtab Elements Power SuppliesManagement Subtabs Budget Profiles Alert Management Subtabs Alert Actions Remote AccessProcessors Temperatures Subtab Temperature Probes PropertiesRemovable Flash Media Slots Voltages Software Operating System Properties Subtab Voltage ProbesStorage Managing Preferences Home Page Configuration OptionsGeneral Settings Server Administrator Subtabs Access Configuration Snmp Configuration PreferencesWorking With Remote Access Controller Modular Enclosure Modular system Server Modules Main SystemRemote Access Device Viewing Basic InformationSystem Main System ChassisIPv4 Address IPv6 AddressVlan ID Click Apply ChangesClick Serial Port Serial Port Configuration window appears Click Apply Changes Click Terminal Mode SettingsClick Additional Configuration Additional Configuration For iDRACConfiguring Remote Access Device Users Setting Platform Event Filter Alerts None Reboot SystemPower Off System Power Cycle SystemSetting Platform Event Alert Destinations Server Administrator Logs Integrated FeaturesServer Administrator Logs Log Window Task ButtonsHardware Log Alert LogMaintaining The Hardware Log StatusCommand Log Setting Alert Actions Example 1 ps -ef /tmp/psout.txt 2&1Setting Alert Action Execute Application In Windows Server BMC/iDRAC Platform Events Filter Alert MessagesEvent Description Troubleshooting Connection Service FailureLogin Failure Scenarios Opt/dell/srvadmin/sbin/dsmomconnsvcdSeverity OpenManage Server Administrator ServicesService Name Description Impact of Failure Dsmsadatamgr Port Frequently 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