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•Server Update Utility: In addition to the Systems Management Tools and Documentation and Dell Management Console DVDs, customers have the option to obtain Server Update Utility DVD. This DVD has an inventory tool for managing updates to firmware, BIOS, and drivers for either Linux or Windows operating systems.
16.3Embedded Server Management
The PowerEdge R210 implements circuitry for the next generation of embedded server management. It is Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v2.0 compliant. The optional iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) is responsible for acting as an interface between the host system and its management software and the periphery devices. These periphery devices consist of the PSUs, the storage backplane, integrated SAS HBA or PERC 6/I, and control panel with display.
The optional upgrade to iDRAC6 provides features for managing the server remotely or in data center
Advanced iDRAC features require the installation of the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
16.4 Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator
Embedded management is comprised of four key components:
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Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Unified Server Configurator
iDRAC6 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) vFlash (virtual flash media)
Lifecycle Controller powers the embedded management features. It is integrated and tamperproof storage for
Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) is a local 1:1 graphical user interface embedded on Lifecycle Controller that aids in local server provisioning in a
To access the Unified Server Configurator, press the <F10> key within 10 seconds of the Dell logo’s appearance during the system boot process. Current functionality enabled by the Unified Server Configurator is detailed in the following table.
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