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Dell R210 iDRAC6 Express, iDRAC6 Enterprise, Unified Server Configurator Features and Description

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Table 27. Unified Server Configurator Features and Description

Feature	Description

Faster O/S Installation	Drivers and the installation utility are
	embedded on system

Faster System Updates	Integration with Dell support automatically
	directed to latest versions of the Unified
	Server Configurator, iDRAC, RAID, BIOS, NIC,
	and Power Supply

Update Rollback	Ability to recover to previous known good
	state for all updatable components

More Comprehensive Diagnostics	Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system

Simplified Hardware Configuration	Detects RAID controller and allows user to
	configure virtual disk and choose virtual disk
	as boot device, eliminating the need to launch
	a separate utility. Also provides configuration
	for iDRAC, BIOS, and NIC/LOM.

16.5 iDRAC6 Express

The optional iDRAC6 Express is the first tier of iDRAC6 upgrades. In addition to upgrading the system with a Lifecycle Controller, the iDRAC6 Express offers the following key features:

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Graphical web interface Standard-based interfaces

Server Sensor monitoring and fault alerting

Secure operation of remote access functions including authentication, authorization, and encryption

•Power control and management with the ability to limit server power consumption and remotely control server power states

•Advanced troubleshooting capabilities

For more information on iDRAC6 Express features see table below.

16.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise

The optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The iDRAC6 Enterprise connects directly to the R210 planar and is mounted parallel to the planar with stand-offs.

Key features for the iDRAC6 Enterprise include:

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Scripting capability with Dell’s Racadm command-line

Remote video, keyboard, and mouse control with Virtual Console Remote media access with Virtual Media

Dedicated network interface

Additionally, the iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the vFlash Media card. This is a 1 GB Dell branded SD card that enables a persistent 256 or 512 MB virtual

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Contents

Dell PowerEdge R210 Technical GuideInitial Release PowerEdge R210 Technical GuideDell AprilTable of Contents Dell Tables PowerEdge R210 Technical Guide FiguresDell 1 Product Comparison Comparison of PowerEdge Server Features PowerEdge R210 Technical Guide DellPowerEdge R210 Technical Guide Dell2.2 Detailed Information 2 New Technologies2.1 Overview 2.2.1 System ManagementS100 Feature/SpecComparison Overview PERC S100 and S300 S3002.2.3 eSATA Table 3. eSATA Modes3 System Overview Table 4. Product Feature SummaryMicrosoft Non- Factory Installed OS Option Power SupplyMicrosoft Factory Installed OS Options Factory Installed Linux OS Options4 Mechanical 4.2 Dimensions and Weight4.1 Chassis Description Figure 1. Server Dimensions 4.3 Front Panel View and FeaturesFigure 2. Front Panel View 4.6 NIC Indicators 4.4 Back Panel View and Features4.5 Power Supply Indicators 4.5.1 Power Button LED4.7 Side View Figure 5. Side View4.8 Internal Chassis View Figure 6. Internal Chassis ViewFigure 7. R210 Static Rails 4.9 RailsFigure 8. R210 Mounted In Four-Post Square-Hole Rack 4.12 Security 4.10 Fans4.11 Control Panel LED 4.12.1 Top Cover Lock MechanismTPM Pin Signals 4.12.4 Power Switch Security4.12.5 Intrusion Alert Figure 10. Intrusion Switch4.13 USB Ports 4.14 Battery4.12.6 Secure Mode See the Hardware Owner’s Manual 4.16 User Accessible Jumpers, Sockets, and Connectors4.15 Field Replaceable Units FRU Figure 12. Battery on Motherboard5.1 Power Supplies 5 Power, Thermal, Acoustic5.2 Power Supply Connectors on the Planar 5.3.2 Relative Humidity 5.3 Environmental Specifications5.3.1 Temperature 5.3.3 Maximum Vibration5.6 Thermal 5.4 Power Supply Unit PSU Specifications5.5 ENERGY STAR Compliance See the ENERGY STAR Compliance results on Dell.com5.7 Acoustics DefinitionsPowerEdge R210 Technical Guide Dell6.1 Overview 6.3 Processor Configurations6 Processors 6.2 Supported Processors7.1 Overview 7 Memory7.2 DIMMs Supported 7.5 Sparing 7.3 Slots/Risers7.4 Speed 7.6 Mirroring8.2 Direct Media Interface 8 Chipset8.1 Overview 8.3 PCI Express Interface8.9 Compatibility Module 8.7 Low Pin Count LPC Interface8.8 Serial Peripheral Interface SPI 8.10 Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APIC8.15.1 TCO Timer 8.14 Enhanced Power Management8.15 System Management Features 8.15.2 Processor Present Indicator8.17 Intel Anti-Theft Technology 8.15.4 Function Disable8.16 System Management Bus SMBus 8.18 Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O8.19 JTAG Boundary-Scan 9 BIOS 9.1 Overview9.3.1 Dell Active Power Controller 9.3 Power Management Modes9.2 ACPI 9.3.3 Maximum Performance 9.3.2 Power Saving BIOS Setting OS ControlTable 15. Summary of R210 Power Management Features CPU Power and Performance Management Table 16. Power Profiles that R210 BIOS will Expose in BIOS SetupActive Power Controller Memory Power and Performance Management10 I/O Slots 10.1 Overview10.2 PCI Devices PCI Express Root PortMatrox G200eW w/ 8MB memory Table 17. I/O Slot InformationTable 19. Bandwidth, Quantities, and Priorities Table 18. PCI Card DimensionsPCIe 10.3 Boot Order 10.4 NICs11.1 Overview 11 Storage11.2 Drives 11.4 Optical Disk Drive ODD 11.3 RAID ConfigurationsTable 21. RAID Configurations 11.5 Tape Drives Table 22. Supported Tape Drives12.1 Video 12 Video and Audio12.2 Audio 13.2 Rails 13 Rack Information13.1 Overview 13.3 Cable Management Arm CMAInstall 14 Operating SystemsInstallation OperatingTable 25. Supported Linux Operating Systems InstallationInstall Operating15 Virtualization Table 26. Supported Virtualization OS16.1 Overview 16 Systems Management16.2 Server Management 16.4 Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator 16.3 Embedded Server Management16.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise 16.5 iDRAC6 ExpressTable 27. Unified Server Configurator Features and Description Features List for BMC, iDRAC6, and vFlash Page 17.1 USB 17 Peripherals17.2 USB Device 17.3 External Storage Table 30. External StorageTable 31. AMF Single Pack Dimensions and Weights 18 Packaging OptionsTable 32. EMF Single Pack Dimensions and Weights PowerEdge R210 Technical Guide Figure 16. PackagingDell Appendix A. Regulatory Certifications Appendix B. R210 Volatility Tables Table 33. PowerEdge R210 VolatilityDell Dell Table 34. Volatility Data Writing and PurposeDell Table 35. Methodology for Data Input to MemoryChipset DellHow is data input to this memory? Control PanelDell Table 36. Methodology for Memory Protection and ClearingControl Panel DellChipset iDRAC6 Enterprise