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Table 27. Unified Server Configurator Features and Description
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Faster O/S Installation | Drivers and the installation utility are |
| embedded on system |
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Faster System Updates | Integration with Dell support automatically |
| directed to latest versions of the Unified |
| Server Configurator, iDRAC, RAID, BIOS, NIC, |
| and Power Supply |
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Update Rollback | Ability to recover to previous known good |
| state for all updatable components |
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More Comprehensive Diagnostics | Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system |
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Simplified Hardware Configuration | Detects RAID controller and allows user to |
| configure virtual disk and choose virtual disk |
| as boot device, eliminating the need to launch |
| a separate utility. Also provides configuration |
| for iDRAC, BIOS, and NIC/LOM. |
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16.5 iDRAC6 Express
The optional iDRAC6 Express is the first tier of iDRAC6 upgrades. In addition to upgrading the system with a Lifecycle Controller, the iDRAC6 Express offers the following key features:
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Graphical web interface
Server Sensor monitoring and fault alerting
Secure operation of remote access functions including authentication, authorization, and encryption
•Power control and management with the ability to limit server power consumption and remotely control server power states
•Advanced troubleshooting capabilities
For more information on iDRAC6 Express features see table below.
16.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise
The optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The iDRAC6 Enterprise connects directly to the R210 planar and is mounted parallel to the planar with
Key features for the iDRAC6 Enterprise include:
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Scripting capability with Dell’s Racadm
Remote video, keyboard, and mouse control with Virtual Console Remote media access with Virtual Media
Dedicated network interface
Additionally, the iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the vFlash Media card. This is a 1 GB Dell branded SD card that enables a persistent 256 or 512 MB virtual
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