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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
System	Non-modular system
Main System Chassis	Non-modular system

For more information on the systems support for remote access devices, see the Dell Systems Software Support Matrix available at dell.com/openmanagemanuals.

Server Administrator allows remote, in-band access to event logs, power control, and sensor status information and provides the ability to configure the BMC/iDRAC. To manage BMC/iDRAC and DRAC through the Server Administrator graphical user interface (GUI), click the Remote Access object, which is a subcomponent of the Main System Chassis/Main System group.

You can perform the following tasks:

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•Configuring The Remote Access Device To Use A LAN Connection

•Configuring The Remote Access Device To Use A Serial Over LAN Connection

•Configuring The Remote Access Device To Use A Serial Port Connection

•Additional Configuration For iDRAC

•Configuring Remote Access Device Users

•Setting Platform Event Filter Alerts

You can view BMC/iDRAC or DRAC information based on which hardware is providing the remote access capabilities for the system.

The reporting and configuration of BMC/iDRAC and DRAC can also be managed using the omreport/ omconfig chassis remoteaccess command-line interface (CLI) command.

In addition, the Server Administrator Instrumentation Service allows you to manage the Platform Event Filters (PEF) parameters and alert destinations.

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You can view basic information about the BMC/iDRAC, IPv4 Address, and DRAC. You can also reset the Remote access controller settings to their default values. To do this:

NOTE: You must be logged in with Administrator privileges to reset the BMC settings.

Click the Modular Enclosure → System/Server Module → Main System Chassis/Main System → Remote Access

The Remote Access page displays the following base information of the system’s BMC:

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Contents

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Version Users Guide Page Contents Server Administrator Services Working With Remote Access Controller Troubleshooting Server Administrator LogsSetting Alert Actions Frequently Asked Questions Installation Updating Individual System Components Introduction Remote Access Controller Storage Management ServiceInstrumentation Service What Is New In This ReleasePage Systems Management Standards Availability Availability On Supported Operating Systems Server Administrator Home Other Documents You May Need Accessing documents from Dell Support Site Obtaining Technical Assistance Contacting Dell User Privileges Setup And AdministrationRole-Based Access Control VMware ESXi Server 5.X Authentication AuthenticationMicrosoft Windows Authentication Adding Users To a Domain On Windows Operating Systems EncryptionAssigning User Privileges Creating Users With Power User Privileges Creating Users With User Privileges Best Practices While Using The Omarolemap File Tab = \t tab character Configuring The Snmp Agent Changing the Snmp community name Page Snmp Agent Access Control Configuration Server Administrator Snmp Agent Install Actions Sever Administrator Snmp Install Actions Enabling Snmp Access From Remote Hosts Find the line that reads rocommunity public Page Firewall Configuration Logging In And Out Using Server AdministratorServer Administrator Local System Login Central Web Server Login Using The Active Directory Login Single Sign-On Enabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Internet Explorer Enabling The Use Of Client-Side Scripts On Mozilla Firefox Sample Server Administrator Home Page Non-Modular System Page Action Window Global Navigation BarSystem Tree Data Area System/Server Module Component Status Indicators Task Buttons Gauge Indicators Using The Online HelpUsing The Preferences Home Underlined Items Managed System Preferences Server Administrator Web Server PreferencesSetting User And System Preferences Secure Port System Certificate Management SSL Server Certificates Server Administrator Web Server Action Tabs Upgrading web server Using The Server Administrator Command Line Interface Server Administrator Services Managing Your System Server Administrator Home Page System Tree Objects Managing System/Server Module Tree Objects System/Server Module Properties Accessing And Using Chassis Management ControllerModular Enclosure Shutdown Logs Alert Management Session Management Main System Chassis/Main System Main System Chassis/Main System Properties Batteries Bios Fans Intrusion FirmwareHardware Performance Memory Network Ports Power Management Power Supplies Processors Remote Access Slots TemperaturesRemovable Flash Media Voltages Storage SoftwareOperating System Server Administrator Managing Preferences Home Page Configuration OptionsGeneral Settings Working With Remote Access Controller Viewing Basic Information Configuring The Remote Access Device To Use a LAN Connection Vlan ID Page Additional Configuration For iDRAC Configuring Remote Access Device Users Setting Platform Event Filter Alerts Setting Platform Event Alert Destinations Page Log Window Task Buttons Server Administrator LogsIntegrated Features Maintaining The Hardware Log Server Administrator LogsHardware Log Command Log Alert Log Setting Alert Actions Example 1 ps -ef /tmp/psout.txt 2&1 Setting Alert Actions In Microsoft Windows Server Server Setting Alert Action Execute Application In Windows Server BMC/iDRAC Platform Events Filter Alert Messages Page Login Failure Scenarios TroubleshootingConnection Service Failure Server Administrator Services REINSTALLMODE=vamus Dsmsadatamgr Page Frequently Asked Questions ITA communicating with Linux systems ITA communicating with Windows systems