Users Guide
Contents
1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................13
What Is New In This Release................................................................................................................................. 14
Key Features........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Management Features.....................................................................................................................................14
Security Features............................................................................................................................................. 15
Chassis Overview................................................................................................................................................... 15
Supported Remote Access Connections................................................................................................................19
Supported Platforms...............................................................................................................................................19
Supported Management Station Operating Systems and Web Browsers.............................................................19
Managing Licenses ................................................................................................................................................20
Types of Licenses.............................................................................................................................................20
Acquiring Licenses...........................................................................................................................................20
License Operations.......................................................................................................................................... 20
License Component State or Condition and Available Operations.................................................................. 21
Managing Licenses Using CMC Web Interface...............................................................................................21
Managing Licenses Using RACADM................................................................................................................21
Licensable Features in CMC.............................................................................................................................21
Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface.........................................................................................23
Supported Management Console Applications......................................................................................................23
How to Use this User's Guide................................................................................................................................. 23
Other Documents You May Need........................................................................................................................... 23
Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site.......................................................................................................24
2 Installing and Setting Up CMC................................................................................................ 27
Before You Begin....................................................................................................................................................27
Installing CMC Hardware....................................................................................................................................... 27
Checklist To Set up Chassis............................................................................................................................. 27
Basic CMC Network Connection......................................................................................................................28
Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station............................................................................ 28
Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station...................................................................................... 28
Uninstalling RACADM From a Linux Management Station.............................................................................. 29
Configuring a Web Browser................................................................................................................................... 29
Proxy Server.....................................................................................................................................................29
Microsoft Phishing Filter.................................................................................................................................. 30
Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Fetching.......................................................................................................30
Downloading Files From CMC With Internet Explorer......................................................................................30
Enabling Animations In Internet Explorer........................................................................................................ 31
Setting Up Initial Access to CMC............................................................................................................................31