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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:

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:

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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