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Using SMCLP
The Server Management Command Line Protocol (SMCLP) specification enables CLI-based systems
management. It defines a protocol for management commands transmitted over standard character
oriented streams. This protocol accesses a Common Information Model Object Manager (CIMOM) using
a human-oriented command set. The SMCLP is a sub-component of the Distributed Management Task
Force (DMTF) SMASH initiative to streamline systems management across multiple platforms. The SMCLP
specification, along with the Managed Element Addressing Specification and numerous profiles to SMCLP
mapping specifications, describes the standard verbs and targets for various management task
executions.
NOTE: It is assumed that you are familiar with the Systems Management Architecture for Server
Hardware (SMASH) Initiative and the Server Management Working Group (SMWG) SMCLP
specifications.
The SM-CLP is a subcomponent of the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) SMASH initiative to
streamline server management across multiple platforms. The SM-CLP specification, along with the
Managed Element Addressing Specification and numerous profiles to SM-CLP mapping specifications,
describes the standard verbs and targets for various management task executions.
The SMCLP is hosted from the iDRAC controller firmware and supports Telnet, SSH, and serial-based
interfaces. The iDRAC SMCLP interface is based on the SMCLP Specification Version 1.0 provided by the
DMTF organization.
NOTE: Information about the profiles, extensions, and MOFs are available at delltechcenter.com
and all DMTF information is available at dmtf.org/standards/profiles/.
SM-CLP commands implement a subset of the local RACADM commands. The commands are useful for
scripting since you can execute these commands from a management station command line. You can
retrieve the output of commands in well-defined formats, including XML, facilitating scripting and
integration with existing reporting and management tools.

System Management Capabilities Using SMCLP

iDRAC SMCLP enables you to:
• Manage Server Power — Turn on, shut down, or reboot the system
• Manage System Event Log (SEL) — Display or clear the SEL records
• Manage iDRAC user account
• View system properties

Running SMCLP Commands

You can run the SMCLP commands using SSH or Telnet interface. Open a SSH or Telnet interface and log
in to iDRAC as an administrator. The SMCLP prompt (admin ->)is displayed.
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