Specifications

The Dell OpenManage systems management portfolio includes powerful hardware and software
management tools and consoles. OpenManage simplifies the lifecycle of deploying, updating,
monitoring, and maintaining your Dell PowerEdge servers.
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) with Lifecycle Controller is the heart of
Dell’s second generation of Dell PowerEdge server embedded management functionality. In
addition to enabling agent-free management, iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller provides remote
access to the system—whether or not there is a functioning operating system running on the server.
These embedded features improve all aspects of a typical server lifecycle. Table 28 describes the
functions and benefits of iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller.
Feature
Function
Benefit
Out of band
(OOB)
iDRAC7 offers real-time, agent-free OOB
monitoring, inventory, and alerting for
servers, direct-attach storage, and
network cards
Receive hardware notifications and email
alerts, independent of the OS or hypervisor
type or status—even if an OS or hypervisor is
not installed
Single code base
All server types have the same embedded
management hardware and firmware
Simplified and consistent maintenance
across server platforms
Dedicated
GigE port
(PowerEdge
rack and tower
systems)
Gigabit Ethernet replaces 10/100 on
predecessor iDRAC6
Fast throughput for better performance;
compatibility with setup for switches
Email alerts
Simplified, more informative, and
expanded coverage than previous
versions of iDRAC
Explicit, detailed information allows IT
administrators to be more efficient in
diagnosing and remediating an issue; an
embedded URL in e-mail alert notifications
enables launch to iDRAC7 GUI or virtual
console
vFlash media
Enabled with iDRAC7 Enterprise
Allows for use of a non-Dell SD card
Enhanced power
management
Integration with Intel Node Manager
provides data center level power
monitoring and capping
(requires iDRAC7 Enterprise)
Fine tune data center power usage and
report on historical power usage by rack, row
or room using OpenManage Power Center
Electronic
licensing
To obtain a software license key for
iDRAC7 Express or iDRAC7 Enterprise
after server purchase, submit a request to
purchase a software license key through
the Dell Licensing Portal or with a Dell
sales representative
New systems come with digital license
installed in the factory; free 30-day trial
versions are available; uses a license
management portal versus paper-based
licenses to simplify license management