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ManualsBrandsDell ManualsActive System ManagerChassis Management Controller Version 1.10 for Dell PowerEdge FX2
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Supported Platforms
The CMC supports the PowerEdge FX2 and FX2s chassis models. The supported platforms are
PowerEdge FC630 and PowerEdge FM120x4. For information about compatibility with CMC, see the
documentation for your device.
For the latest supported platforms, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) Version 1.1 for
Dell PowerEdge FX2/FX2s Release Notes available at dell.com/support/manuals.
Supported Web Browsers
For the latest information about supported web browsers, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller
(CMC) Version 1.1 for Dell PowerEdge FX2/FX2s Release Notes located at dell.com/support/manuals.
Managing Licenses
The CMC features are available based on the license (CMC Express or CMC Enterprise) purchased. Only
licensed features are available in the interfaces that allow you to configure or use CMC. For example,
CMC Web interface, RACADM, WS-MAN, and so on. CMC license management and firmware update
functionality is always available through CMC Web interface and RACADM.
Types of Licenses
The types of licenses offered are:
• 30 day evaluation and extension — The license expires after 30 days that can be extended for 30 days.
Evaluation licenses are duration-based, and the timer runs when power is applied to the system.
• Perpetual — The license is bound to the service tag and is permanent.
Acquiring Licenses
Use any of the following methods to acquire the licenses:
• E-mail — License is attached to an e-mail that is sent after requesting it from the technical support
center.
• Self-service portal — A link to the Self-Service Portal is available from CMC. Click this link to open the
licensing Self-Service Portal on the internet from where you can purchase licenses. For more
information, see the online help for the self-service portal page.
• Point-of-sale — License is acquired while placing the order for a system.
License Operations
Before you perform the license management tasks, make sure to acquire the licenses. For more
information, see the Acquiring Licenses section and Overview and Feature Guide available at
support.dell.com.
NOTE: If you have purchased a system with all the licenses pre-installed, then license management
is not required.
You can perform the following licensing operations using CMC, RACADM, and WS-MAN for one-to-one
license management, and Dell License Manager for one-to-many license management:
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