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16.3 Embedded Server Management
The PowerEdge R210 II implements circuitry for the next generation of Embedded Server Management. It is Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v2.0 compliant. The optional iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) is responsible for acting as an interface between the host system and its management software and the periphery devices. These periphery devices consist of the power supplies, the storage backplane, the integrated SAS HBA or PERC 6/I (PERC H700), and the control panel with LCD display.
The optional upgrade to iDRAC6 provides features for managing the server remotely or in data center
Advanced iDRAC features require the installation of the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card.
16.4 Dell Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator
Embedded management is comprised of several interdependent pieces:
•Dell Lifecycle Controller
•Unified Server Configurator
•iDRAC6
Dell Lifecycle Controller powers the embedded management features. It includes integrated and
Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) is a graphical user interface (GUI) that aids in local server provisioning in a
Table 19. | Unified Server Configurator Features and Description | |
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Faster O/S Installation |
| Drivers and the installation utility are embedded |
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| on system, so no need to scour Dell.com. |
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Faster System Updates |
| Integration with Dell support automatically |
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| directed to latest versions of the Unified Server |
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| Configurator, iDRAC, RAID, BIOS, NIC, and Power |
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| Supply. |
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Update Rollback |
| Ability to recover to previous ―known good state‖ |
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| for all updatable components. |
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More Comprehensive Diagnostics | Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system. | |
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Simplified Hardware Configuration | Detects RAID controller and allows user to | |
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| configure virtual disk and choose virtual disk as |
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| boot device, eliminating the need to launch a |
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| separate utility. Also provides configuration for |
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| iDRAC, BIOS, and NIC/LOM. |
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