Monitoring Power Using RACADM

To view the power monitoring information, use the System.Power group objects with the get command
or the cfgServerPower object with the getconfig command. For more information, see the iDRAC8
RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.
Setting Warning Threshold for Power Consumption
You can set the warning threshold value for the power consumption sensor in the rack and tower
systems. The warning/critical power threshold for rack and tower systems may change on system power
cycle based on PSU capacity and redundancy policy. However, the warning threshold must not exceed
the critical threshold even if Power Supply Unit capacity of the redundancy policy is changed.
The warning power threshold for blade systems is set to CMC power allocation.
If reset to default action is performed, the power thresholds will be set to default.
You must have Configure user privilege to set the warning threshold value for power consumption
sensor.

Setting Warning Threshold for Power Consumption Using Web Interface

1. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → Server → Power/Thermal → Power Monitoring.
The Power Monitoring page is displayed.
2. In the Present Power Reading and Thresholds section, in the Warning Threshold column, enter the
value in Watts or BTU/hr.
The values must be lower than the Failure Threshold values. The values are rounded off to the
nearest value that is divisible by 14. If you enter Watts, the system automatically calculates and
displays the BTU/hr value. Similarly, if you enter BTU/hr, the value for Watts is displayed.
3. Click Apply. The values are configured.
Executing Power Control Operations
iDRAC enables you to remotely perform a power-on, power off, reset, graceful shutdown, Non-Masking
Interrupt (NMI), or power cycle using the Web interface or RACADM.
You can also perform these operations using Lifecycle Controller Remote Services or WS-Management.
For more information, see the Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide available at
dell.com/support/manuals and the Dell Power State Management profile document available at
delltechcenter.com.

Executing Power Control Operations Using Web Interface

To perform power control operations:
1. In iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → Server → Power/Thermal → Power Configuration →
Power Control. The Power Control page is displayed.
2. Select the required power operation:
• Power On System
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