cfgKMSProfileTimeout(Read/Write)

Description

The timeout value indicates the keep-alive time for the KMC-KMS

 

connection.

Legal Values

15 to 600 seconds

Default

300 seconds

cfgKMSProfileDeviceGroup(Read/Write)

Description Device group indicates the group on the KMS to which the device will belong to. The Device group on the KMS is a configurable string, which must be provided to the KMC for it to retrieve the keys.

Legal Values AlphaNumeric character values with only underscore as special character.

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cfgRacSecurity

NOTE: Use this object with the config or getconfig subcommands.

NOTE: To use this object property, you must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege. This object property is specific to CMC only.

NOTE: For iDRAC6 this group is replaced with cfgRacSecrityData.

This group is used to configure settings related to CMC SSL certificate signing request (CSR) feature. The properties in this group must be configured before generating a CSR from CMC.

For more information on generating certificate signing requests, see the subcommand "sslkeyupload" on page 133.

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IDRAC6 1.95, CMC 3.2, IDRAC6 3.5 specifications

Dell's Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) has been a pivotal technology for remote server management, and versions like iDRAC6 3.5 and iDRAC6 with firmware 1.95 have significantly enhanced the capabilities of server management solutions. These integrated management tools focus on improving system performance and uptime for data centers and enterprises.

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The Chassis Management Controller (CMC) 3.2 provides integrated management for multiple servers, simplifying monitoring and management within modular systems. It facilitates consolidated management of multiple iDRACs, streamlining tasks such as firmware updates and network configuration across an entire rack of servers. CMC also boasts features like environmental monitoring and alarm notifications, allowing for quicker responses to potential hardware issues.

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