Users Guide

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Contents

1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................13

Key Features........................................................................................................................................................... 14

Management Features..................................................................................................................................... 14

Security Features............................................................................................................................................. 15

Chassis Overview................................................................................................................................................... 15

Supported Remote Access Connections................................................................................................................18

Supported Platforms...............................................................................................................................................18

Supported Web Browsers...................................................................................................................................... 19

Managing Licenses ................................................................................................................................................19

Types of Licenses.............................................................................................................................................19

Acquiring Licenses...........................................................................................................................................19

License Operations.......................................................................................................................................... 19

License Component State or Condition and Available Operations.................................................................. 20

Managing Licenses Using CMC Web Interface...............................................................................................20

Managing Licenses Using RACADM................................................................................................................20

Licensable Features In CMC............................................................................................................................ 20

Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface.........................................................................................22

Supported Management Console Applications......................................................................................................22

How to Use this User's Guide................................................................................................................................. 22

Other Documents You May Need........................................................................................................................... 22

Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site.......................................................................................................23

2 Installing and Setting Up CMC................................................................................................ 25

Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................................25

Installing CMC Hardware....................................................................................................................................... 25

Checklist To Set up Chassis............................................................................................................................. 25

Basic CMC Network Connection......................................................................................................................26

Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station............................................................................ 26

Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station...................................................................................... 26

Uninstalling RACADM From a Linux Management Station.............................................................................. 27

Configuring a Web Browser................................................................................................................................... 27

Proxy Server.....................................................................................................................................................27

Microsoft Phishing Filter.................................................................................................................................. 28

Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Fetching.......................................................................................................28

Downloading Files From CMC With Internet Explorer......................................................................................28

Enabling Animations In Internet Explorer........................................................................................................ 29

Setting Up Initial Access to CMC............................................................................................................................29

Configuring Initial CMC Network......................................................................................................................29