Main
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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9 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges..................................................119
10 Configuring CMC For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login..................144
11 Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles.................................149
12 Using FlexAddress and FlexAdress Plus Cards..........................................160
14 Managing and Monitoring Power................................................................175
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Overview
What Is New In This Release
Key Features
Management Features
Security Features
Chassis Overview
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Minimum CMC Version
Supported Remote Access Connections
Supported Platforms
Supported Web Browsers
Managing Licenses
Types of Licenses
Acquiring Licenses
License Operations
License Component State or Condition and Available Operations
Managing Licenses Using CMC Web Interface
Managing Licenses Using RACADM
Licensable Features in CMC
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Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface
Supported Management Console Applications
How to Use this User's Guide
Other Documents You May Need
Accessing documents from Dell support site
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Installing and Setting Up CMC
Before You Begin
Installing CMC Hardware
Checklist To Set up Chassis
Basic CMC Network Connection
Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station
Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station
Uninstalling RACADM From a Linux Management Station
Configuring a Web Browser
Proxy Server
Internet Explorer
Mozilla FireFox
Microsoft Phishing Filter
Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Fetching
Downloading Files From CMC With Internet Explorer
Enabling Animations In Internet Explorer
Setting Up Initial Access to CMC
Configuring Initial CMC Network
Configuring CMC Network Using LCD Panel Interface
Configuring CMC Using Quick Setup (DHCP)
Configuring CMC Using Advanced Setup
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Interfaces and Protocols to Access CMC
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Launching CMC Using Other Systems Management Tools
Downloading and Updating CMC Firmware
Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name
Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using Web Interface
Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using RACADM
Setting Date and Time on CMC
Configuring LEDs to Identify Components on the Chassis
Configuring LED Blinking Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring LED Blinking Using RACADM
Configuring CMC Properties
Configuring iDRAC Launch Method Using CMC Web
Configuring iDRAC Launch Method Using RACADM
Configuring Login Lockout Policy Attributes Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring Login Lockout Policy Attributes Using RACADM
Understanding Redundant CMC Environment
About Standby CMC
CMC Failsafe Mode
Active CMC Election Process
Obtaining Health Status of Redundant CMC
Configuring Front Panel
Configuring Power Button
Configuring LCD
Accessing a Server Using KVM
Mapping a Server to KVM Using CMC Web Interface
Mapping the Server to KVM Using LCD
Mapping a Server to a DVD Drive
Logging in to CMC
Accessing CMC Web Interface
Logging in to CMC as a Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User
Logging in to CMC Using a Smart Card
Logging in to CMC Using Single Sign-on
Logging In To CMC Using Serial, Telnet, Or SSH Console
Accessing CMC Using RACADM
Logging in to CMC Using Public Key Authentication
Multiple CMC Sessions
Changing Default Login Password
Changing Default Login Password Using Web Interface
Changing Default Login Password Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message
Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message Using Web
Enabling or Disabling Warning Message to Change Default Login Password Using RACADM
Updating Firmware
Downloading CMC Firmware
Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions
Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using CMC Web Interface
Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using RACADM
Updating the CMC Firmware
Signed CMC Firmware Image
Updating CMC Firmware Using Web Interface
Updating CMC Firmware Using RACADM
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using CMC Web Interface
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using RACADM
Updating Server iDRAC Firmware
Updating Server iDRAC Firmware Using Web Interface
Updating Server Component Firmware
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Server Component Update Sequence
Enabling Lifecycle Controller
Choosing Server Component Firmware Update Type Using CMC Web
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using CMC Web Interface
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using RACADM
Viewing Firmware Inventory
Viewing Firmware Inventory Using CMC Web Interface
Viewing Firmware Inventory Using RACADM
Saving Chassis Inventory Report Using CMC Web
Configuring Network Share Using CMC Web Interface
Lifecycle Controller Job Operations
Reinstalling Server Component Firmware
Re-installing Server Component Firmware Using Web Interface
Rolling Back Server Component Firmware
Rolling Back Server Component Firmware Using the CMC Web Interface
Upgrading Server Component Firmware
Upgrading Server Component Firmware From File Using CMC Web Interface
Server Component Single Click Update Using Network Share
Pre-requisites for Using Network Share Update Mode
Upgrading Server Component Firmware From Network Share Using CMC Web Interface
Deleting Scheduled Server Component Firmware Jobs
Deleting Scheduled Server Component Firmware Jobs Using the Web
Updating Storage Component Using CMC Web Interface
Recovering iDRAC Firmware Using CMC
Viewing Chassis Information and Monitoring Chassis and Component Health
Viewing Chassis and Component Summaries
Chassis Graphics
Selected Component Information
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Viewing Server Model Name and Service Tag
Viewing Chassis Summary
Viewing Chassis Controller Information and Status
Viewing Information and Health Status of All Servers
Viewing Health Status and Information for Individual Server
Viewing Information and Health Status of the IOM
Viewing Information and Health Status of Fans
Configuring Fans
Viewing Front Panel Properties
Viewing KVM Information and Health Status
Viewing LCD Information and Health
Viewing Information and Health Status of Temperature Sensors
Viewing Storage Capacity and Status of the Storage Components
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Configuring CMC
Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings
Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings Using CMC Web
Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings Using RACADM
Enabling the CMC Network Interface
Enabling or Disabling DHCP for the CMC Network Interface Address
Enabling or Disabling DHCP for DNS IP Addresses
Setting Static DNS IP addresses
Configuring DNS Settings (IPv4 and IPv6)
Configuring Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode, and Network Speed (IPv4 and IPv6)
Setting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) (IPv4 and IPv6)
Configuring CMC Network and Login Security Settings
Configuring IP Range Attributes Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring IP Range Attributes Using RACADM
Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC
Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC Using RACADM
Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC Using Web Interface
Configuring Services
Configuring Services Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring Services Using RACADM
Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card
Setting Up Chassis Group
Adding Members To Chassis Group
Removing a Member from the Leader
Disbanding a Chassis Group
Disabling an Individual Member at the Member Chassis
Accessing the Web page of a Member Chassis or Server
Propagating Leader Chassis Properties to Member Chassis
Server Inventory for MCM group
Saving Server Inventory Report
Exported Data
Data Format
Chassis Group Inventory and Firmware Version
Viewing Chassis Group Inventory
Viewing Selected Chassis Inventory Using Web Interface
Viewing Selected Server Component Firmware Versions Using Web Interface
Configuring Multiple CMCs Using RACADM
Creating a CMC Configuration File
Parsing Rules
Modifying the CMC IP Address
Viewing and Ending CMC Sessions
Viewing and Ending CMC Sessions Using Web Interface
Viewing and Ending CMC Sessions Using RACADM
Configuring Servers
Configuring Slot Names
Configuring iDRAC Network Settings
Configuring iDRAC QuickDeploy Network Settings
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Assigning QuickDeploy IP Address to Servers
Modifying iDRAC Network Settings for Individual Server iDRAC
Modifying iDRAC Network Settings Using RACADM
Configuring iDRAC Virtual LAN Tag Settings
Configuring iDRAC Virtual LAN Tag Settings Using RACADM
Configuring iDRAC Virtual LAN Tag Settings Using Web Interface
Setting First Boot Device
Setting First Boot Device For Multiple Servers Using CMC Web Interface
Setting First Boot Device For Individual Server Using CMC Web Interface
Setting First Boot Device Using RACADM
Configuring Server FlexAddress
Configuring Remote File Share
Configuring Profile Settings Using Server Configuration Replication
Accessing Server Profiles Page
Adding or Saving Profile
Applying Profile
Importing Profile
Exporting Profile
Editing Profile
Deleting Profile
Viewing Profile Settings
Viewing Stored Profile Settings
Viewing Profile Log
Completion Status And Troubleshooting
Quick Deploy of Profiles
Assigning Server Profiles to Slots
Launching iDRAC using Single Sign-On
Launching iDRAC from Server Status Page
Launching iDRAC from Servers Status Page
Launching Remote Console
Launching Remote Console from Chassis Health Page
Launching Remote Console from Server Status Page
Launching Remote Console from Servers Status Page
Configuring CMC To Send Alerts
Enabling Or Disabling Alerts
Enabling Or Disabling Alerts Using CMC Web Interface
Filtering Alerts
Filtering Alerts Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring Alert Destinations
Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations
Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations Using RACADM
Configuring Email Alert Settings
Configuring Email Alert Settings Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring EMail Alert Settings Using RACADM
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Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
Types of Users
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Modifying Root User Administrator Account Settings
Configuring Local Users
Configuring Local Users Using CMC Web Interface
Configure Local Users Using RACADM
Adding CMC User Using RACADM
Disabling CMC User
Enabling CMC User With Permissions
Configuring Active Directory Users
Supported Active Directory Authentication Mechanisms
Standard Schema Active Directory Overview
Configuring Standard Schema Active Directory
Configuring Active Directory With Standard Schema Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring Active Directory With Standard Schema Using RACADM
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Extended Schema Active Directory Overview
Active Directory Schema Extensions
Overview of Schema Extensions
Configuring Extended Schema Active Directory
Extending Active Directory Schema
Using Dell Schema Extender
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Installing Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In
Adding CMC Users And Privileges To Active Directory
Creating RAC Device Object
Creating Privilege Object
Creating Association Object
Adding Objects To Association Object
Adding Users Or User Groups
Adding Privileges
Adding RAC Devices Or RAC Device Groups
Configuring Active Directory With Extended Schema Using CMC Web Interface
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Configuring Active Directory With Extended Schema Using RACADM
Configuring Generic LDAP Users
Configuring the Generic LDAP Directory to Access CMC
Authentication of LDAP Users
Authorization Of LDAP Users
Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using RACADM
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Configuring CMC For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login
System Requirements
Client Systems
CMC
Prerequisites For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login
Generating Kerberos Keytab File
Configuring CMC For Active Directory Schema
Configuring Browser For SSO Login
Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Configuring Browser For Smart Card Login
Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users
Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users Using Web Interface
Uploading Keytab File
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Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles
CMC Command Line Console Features
CMC Command Line Interface Commands
Using Telnet Console With CMC
Using SSH With CMC
Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
Configure Public Key Authentication Over SSH
Generating Public Keys for Systems Running Windows
Generating Public Keys for Systems Running Linux
RACADM Syntax Notes for CMC
Viewing Public Keys
Adding Public Keys
Configuring Terminal Emulation Software
Configuring Linux Minicom
Configuring Minicom Version 2.0
Required Minicom Settings
Connecting to Servers or I/O Module Using Connect Command
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Configuring the Managed Server BIOS for Serial Console Redirection
Configuring Windows for Serial Console Redirection
Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection During Boot
Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection After Boot
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Using FlexAddress and FlexAdress Plus Cards
About FlexAddress
About FlexAddress Plus
Viewing FlexAddress Activation Status
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Deactivating FlexAddress
Configuring FlexAddress
Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots
Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots Using RACADM
Viewing World Wide Name/Media Access Control (WWN/ MAC) Addresses
Fabric Configuration
Viewing WWN/MAC Address Information
Viewing Basic WWN/MAC Address Information Using
Viewing Advanced WWN/MAC Address Information Using
Viewing WWN/MAC Address Information Using RACADM
Command Messages
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FlexAddress DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
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Managing Fabrics
Fresh Power-up Scenario
Monitoring IOM Health
Configuring Network Settings for IOM
Configuring Network Settings for IOM Using CMC Web Interface
Managing Power Control Operation for I/O Modules
Enabling or Disabling LED Blinking for I/O Modules
Managing and Monitoring Power
Redundancy Policies
Grid Redundancy Policy
Grid Redundancy Levels
Power Supply Redundancy Policy
Dynamic Power Supply Engagement
Default Redundancy Configuration
Grid Redundancy
Power Supply Redundancy
Power Budgeting For Hardware Modules
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Server Slot Power Priority Settings
Assigning Priority Levels To Servers
Assigning Priority Levels To Servers Using CMC Web
Assigning Priority Levels To Servers Using RACADM
Viewing Power Consumption Status
Viewing Power Consumption Status Using CMC Web Interface
Viewing Power Consumption Status Using RACADM
Redundancy Status and Overall Power Health
Power Management After PSU Failure
Power Management After Removing PSU
New Server Engagement Policy
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Power Supply and Redundancy Policy Changes in System Event Log
Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy
Power Conservation and Power Budget
Maximum Power Conservation Mode
Server Power Reduction to Maintain Power Budget
110V PSUs AC Operation
Remote Logging
External Power Management
Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy Using RACADM
Executing Power Control Operations
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using Web Interface
Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using RACADM
Executing Power Control Operations on a Server
Executing Power Control Operations for Multiple Servers Using CMC Web Interface
Executing Power Control Operations on the IOM
Executing Power Control Operations on IOM Using CMC Web Interface
Executing Power Control Operations on the IOM Using RACADM
Managing Chassis Storage
Viewing Status of the Storage Components
Viewing the Storage Topology
Viewing Fault-tolerant Troubleshooting Information of SPERC Using CMC Web Interface
Assigning Virtual Adapters To Slots Using CMC Web
Fault-Tolerance in Storage Controllers
Viewing Controller Properties Using CMC Web Interface
Viewing Controller Properties Using RACADM
Importing or Clearing Foreign Configuration
Configuring Storage Controller Settings
Configuring Storage Controller Settings Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring Storage Controller Settings Using RACADM
Shared PERC Controllers
Enabling or Disabling RAID Controller Using CMC Web
Enabling or Diasabling RAID Controller Using RACADM
Viewing Physical Disk Properties Using the CMC Web
Viewing Physical Disk Drives Properties Using RACADM
Identifying Physical Disks and Virtual Disks
Assigning Global Hot Spares Using CMC Web Interface
Assigning Global Hot Spares Using RACADM
Recovering Physical Disks
Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Using CMC Web Interface
Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Using RACADM
Creating Virtual Disk Using CMC Web Interface
Applying Virtual Adapter Access Policy To Virtual Disks
Modifying Virtual Disk Properties Using CMC Web
Viewing Enclosure Properties Using CMC Web Interface
Managing PCIe Slots
Viewing PCIe Slot Properties Using CMC Web Interface
Assigning PCIe Slots To Servers Using CMC Web Interface
Managing PCIe Slots Using RACADM
PCIe Power Ride-Through
Viewing PCIe Ride-through Properties Using CMC Web Interface
Viewing PCIe Ridethrough Properties Status Using RACADM
Configuring PCIe Ride-through Properties Using CMC Web Interface
Configuring PCIe Ride-through Properties Status Using RACADM
Troubleshooting and Recovery
Gathering Configuration Information, Chassis Status, and Logs Using RACDUMP
Supported Interfaces
Downloading SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) File
First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System
Power Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting Alerts
Viewing Event Logs
Viewing Hardware Log
Viewing Hardware Logs Using CMC Web Interface
Viewing Hardware Logs Using RACADM
Using Diagnostic Console
Resetting Components
Saving or Restoring Chassis Configuration
Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol (NTP) Errors
Interpreting LED Colors and Blinking Patterns
Troubleshooting Non-responsive CMC
Observing LEDs to Isolate the Problem
Obtain Recovery Information from DB-9 Serial Port
Recovering Firmware Image
Troubleshooting Network Problems
Troubleshooting Controller
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Using LCD Panel Interface
LCD Navigation
Main Menu
KVM Mapping Menu
DVD Mapping
Enclosure Menu
IP Summary Menu
Settings
LCD Language
Diagnostics
Front Panel LCD Messages
LCD Module and Server Status Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
RACADM
Managing and Recovering a Remote System
Active Directory
FlexAddress and FlexAddressPlus
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IOM