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Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 6.10 for PowerEdge M1000e User’s Guide
Overview
- What is new in this release
- Key Features
  - Management Features
  - Security Features
- Chassis Overview
- CMC Port Information
- Minimum CMC Version
- Latest Firmware Versions for This Release
- Supported Remote Access Connections
- Supported platforms
- Supported Management Station Web Browsers
- Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface
- Supported Management Console Applications
- Other Documents You May Need
- Contacting Dell
- Social Media Reference
Installing and Setting Up CMC
- Before You Begin
- Installing CMC Hardware
- Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station
  - Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station
  - Uninstalling RACADM From a Linux Management Station
- Configuring Web Browser
- Setting Up Initial Access to CMC
  - Configuring Initial CMC Network
    - Configuring CMC Network Using LCD Panel Interface
- Interfaces and Protocols to Access CMC
  - Launching CMC Using Other Systems Management Tools
- Downloading and Updating CMC Firmware
- Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name
  - Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using Web Interface
  - Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using RACADM
- Setting Date and Time on CMC
  - Setting Date and Time on CMC Using CMC Web Interface
  - Setting Date and Time on CMC Using RACADM
- Configuring LEDs to Identify Components on the Chassis
  - Configuring LED Blinking Using CMC Web Interface
  - Configuring LED Blinking Using RACADM
- Configuring CMC Properties
- Understanding Redundant CMC Environment
Logging In to CMC
- Accessing CMC Web Interface
- Logging Into CMC as Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User
- Logging Into CMC Using Smart Card
- Logging Into CMC Using Single Sign-on
- Logging In to CMC Using Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console
- Accessing CMC Using RACADM
- Logging in to CMC Using Public Key Authentication
- Multiple CMC Sessions
- Changing Default Login Password
  - Changing Default Login Password Using Web Interface
  - Changing Default Login Password Using RACADM
- Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message
  - Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message Using Web Interface
  - Enabling or Disabling Warning Message to Change Default Login Password Using RACADM
Updating Firmware
- Downloading CMC Firmware
- Signed CMC Firmware Image
- Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions
  - Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using CMC Web Interface
  - Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using RACADM
- Updating CMC Firmware
  - Updating CMC Firmware Using Web Interface
  - Updating CMC firmware using RACADM
- Updating iKVM Firmware
  - Updating iKVM Firmware Using CMC Web Interface
  - Updating iKVM Firmware Using RACADM
- Updating IOM Infrastructure Device Firmware
  - Updating IOM Coprocessor Using CMC Web Interface
  - Updating IOM Firmware Using RACADM
- Updating Server iDRAC Firmware Using Web Interface
- Updating Server iDRAC Firmware Using RACADM
- Updating Server Component Firmware
- Recovering iDRAC Firmware Using CMC
Viewing Chassis Information and Monitoring Chassis and Component Health
- Viewing Chassis Component Summaries
- Viewing Chassis Summary
- Viewing Chassis Controller Information and Status
- Viewing Information and Health Status of All Servers
- Viewing Health Status and Information for Individual Server
- Viewing Storage Array Status
- Viewing Information and Health Status of All IOMs
- Viewing Information and Health Status For Individual IOM
- Viewing Information and Health Status of Fans
- Viewing iKVM Information and Health Status
- Viewing PSU Information and Health Status
- Viewing Information and Health Status of Temperature Sensors
- Viewing LCD Information and Health
Configuring CMC
- Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings
- Configuring CMC Network and Login Security Settings
  - Configuring IP Range Attributes Using CMC Web Interface
  - Configuring IP Range Attributes Using RACADM
- Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC
  - Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC Using Web Interface
  - Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC Using RACADM
- Federal Information Processing Standards
- Configuring Services
  - Configuring Services Using CMC Web Interface
  - Configuring Services Using RACADM
- Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card
- Setting Up Chassis Group
- Obtaining Certificates
- Chassis Configuration Profiles
- Configuring Multiple CMCs through RACADM Using Chassis Configuration Profiles
- Configuring Multiple CMCs through RACADM Using Configuration File
- Viewing and Terminating CMC Sessions
  - Viewing and Terminating CMC Sessions Using Web Interface
  - Viewing and Terminating CMC Sessions Using RACADM
- Configuring Enhanced Cooling Mode for Fans
  - Configuring Enhanced Cooling Mode for Fans Using Web Interface
  - Configuring Enhanced Cooling Mode for Fans Using RACADM
Configuring Server
- Configuring Slot Names
- Configuring iDRAC Network Settings
- Configuring iDRAC VLAN Tag Settings
  - Configuring iDRAC VLAN Tag Settings Using Web Interface
  - Configuring iDRAC VLAN Tag Settings Using RACADM
- Setting First Boot Device
- Configuring Server FlexAddress
- Configuring Remote File Share
- Configuring Profile Settings Using Server Configuration Replication
Configuring CMC To Send Alerts
- Enabling Or Disabling Alerts
  - Enabling Or Disabling Alerts Using CMC Web Interface
  - Enabling Or Disabling Alerts Using RACADM
- Configuring Alert Destinations
  - Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations
    - Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations Using CMC Web Interface
    - Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations Using RACADM
  - Configuring Email Alert Settings
    - Configuring Email Alert Settings Using CMC Web Interface
    - Configuring Email Alert Settings Using RACADM
Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
- Types of Users
- Modifying Root User Administrator Account Settings
- Configuring Local Users
  - Configuring Local Users Using CMC Web Interface
  - Configuring Local Users Using RACADM
- Configuring Active Directory Users
- Configuring Generic LDAP Users
Configuring CMC For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login
- System Requirements
  - Client Systems
  - CMC
- Prerequisites For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login
- Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users
  - Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users Using Web Interface
    - Uploading the Keytab File
  - Configuring CMC SSO Login Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users Using RACADM
Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles
- CMC Command Line Console Features
  - CMC Command Line Commands
- Using Telnet Console With CMC
- Using SSH With CMC
  - Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
  - Configure Public Key Authentication over SSH
- Enabling Front Panel to iKVM Connection
- Configuring Terminal Emulation Software
  - Configuring Linux Minicom
    - Configuring Minicom Version 2.0
    - Required Minicom Settings
- Connecting to Servers or Input Output Modules Using Connect Command
Using FlexAddress and FlexAdress Plus Cards
- About Flexaddress
- About FlexAddress Plus
- FlexAddress and FlexAddress Plus Comparison
- Activating FlexAddress
- Activating FlexAddress Plus
- Verifying FlexAddress Activation
- Deactivating FlexAddress
- Configuring FlexAddress
- Viewing WWN or MAC Address Information
- Viewing Basic WWN or MAC Address Information Using Web Interface
- Viewing Advanced WWN or MAC Address Information Using Web Interface
- Viewing WWN or MAC Address Information Using RACADM
- Viewing World Wide Name or Media Access Control IDs
  - Fabric Configuration
  - WWN or MAC Addresses
- Command Messages
- FlexAddress DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
Managing Input Output Fabric
- Fabric Management Overview
- Invalid Configurations
- Fresh Power-up Scenario
- Monitoring IOM Health
- Viewing Input Output Module Uplink and Downlink Status Using Web Interface
- Viewing Input Output Module FCoE Session Information Using Web Interface
- Viewing Stacking Information for Dell PowerEdge M Input Output Aggregator
- Configuring Network Settings for IOMs
  - Configuring Network Settings for IOMs Using CMC Web Interface
  - Configuring Network Settings for IOMs Using RACADM
- Resetting IOM to Factory Default Settings
- Updating IOM Software Using CMC Web Interface
- IOA GUI
- Input Output Aggregator Module
- Managing VLAN for IOM
- Managing Power Control Operation for IOMs
- Enabling or Disabling LED Blinking for IOMs
Configuring and Using iKVM
- iKVM User Interface
- iKVM Key Features
- Physical Connection Interfaces
  - iKVM Connection Precedences
  - Tiering Through ACI Connection
- Using OSCAR
- Managing Servers With iKVM
- Managing iKVM From CMC
  - Enabling or Disabling Access to iKVM from Front Panel
    - Enabling or Disabling Access to iKVM From Front Panel Using Web Interface
    - Enabling or Disabling Access to iKVM From Front Panel Using RACADM
  - Enabling Access to iKVM from the Dell CMC Console
Managing and Monitoring Power
- Redundancy Policies
- Extended Power Performance
  - Default Power Configurations With Extended Power Performance
- Dynamic Power Supply Engagement
- Default Redundancy Configuration
- Power Budgeting For Hardware Modules
- Server Slot Power Priority Settings
  - Assigning Priority Levels to Servers
    - Assigning Priority Levels to Servers Using CMC Web Interface
    - Assigning Priority Levels to Servers Using RACADM
- Viewing Power Consumption Status
  - Viewing Power Consumption Status Using CMC Web Interface
  - Viewing Power Consumption Status Using RACADM
- Viewing Power Budget Status
  - Viewing Power Budget Status Using CMC Web Interface
  - Viewing Power Budget Status Using RACADM
- Redundancy Status and Overall Power Health
- Configuring power budget and redundancy
- Executing Power Control Operations
Troubleshooting and Recovery
- Gathering Configuration Information, Chassis Status, and Logs Using RACDUMP
  - Supported Interfaces
  - Downloading SNMP Management Information Base File
- First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System
  - Power Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Alerts
- Viewing Event Logs
  - Viewing Hardware Log
    - Viewing Hardware Logs Using CMC Web Interface
    - Viewing Hardware Logs Using RACADM
  - Viewing CMC Log and Enhanced Chassis Log
- Using Diagnostic Console
- Resetting Components
- Saving or Restoring Chassis Configuration
- Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol Errors
- Interpreting LED Colors and Blinking Patterns
- Troubleshooting Non-responsive CMC
- Troubleshooting Network Problems
- Resetting Administrator Password
Using LCD Panel Interface
- LCD Navigation
- Diagnostics
- LCD Hardware Troubleshooting
- Front Panel LCD Messages
- LCD Error Messages
- LCD Module and Server Status Information
Frequently Asked Questions
- RACADM
- Managing and Recovering a Remote System
- Active Directory
- FlexAddress and FlexAddressPlus
- iKVM
- IOM
- Single Sign On
Use Case Scenarios
- Chassis Basic Configuration and Firmware Update
- Backup the CMC Configurations and Server Configurations.
- Update Firmware for Management Consoles Without Servers Downtime
- Extended Power Performance Scenarios - Using Web Interface
- Extended Power Performance Scenarios - Using RACADM

● A new SSL server certificate is uploaded.

NOTE: To modify Service settings, you must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege.

Remote syslog is an additional log target for CMC. After you configure the remote syslog, each new log entry generated by

CMC is forwarded to the destination(s).

NOTE: Since the network transport for the forwarded log entries is UDP, there is no guaranteed delivery of log entries, nor

is there any feedback to CMC whether the log entries were received successfully.

Configuring Services Using CMC Web Interface

To configure CMC services using CMC Web interface:

1. In the system tree, go to Chassis Overview, and then click Network > Services. The Services page is displayed.

2. Configure the following services as required:

● CMC serial console

● Web server

● SSH

● Telnet

● Remote RACADM

● SNMP

● Remote Syslog

For information about the fields, see CMC Online Help.

3. Click Apply, and then update all default time outs and maximum time out limits.

Configuring Services Using RACADM

To enable and configure the various services, use the following RACADM objects:

● cfgRacTuning

● cfgRacTuneRemoteRacadmEnable

For more information about these objects, see Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command

Line Reference Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.

If the firmware on the server does not support a feature, configuring a property related to that feature displays an error. For

example, using RACADM to enable remote syslog on an unsupported iDRAC displays an error message.

Similarly, when displaying the iDRAC properties using the RACADM getconfig command, the property values are displayed as

N/A for an unsupported feature on the server.

For example:

$ racadm getconfig -g cfgSessionManagement -m server-1

# cfgSsnMgtWebServerMaxSessions=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtWebServerActiveSessions=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtWebServerTimeout=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtSSHMaxSessions=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtSSHActiveSessions=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtSSHTimeout=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtTelnetMaxSessions=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtTelnetActiveSessions=N/A

# cfgSsnMgtTelnetTimeout=N/A

Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card

You can enable or repair the optional Removable Flash Media for use as an extended non-volatile storage. Some CMC features

depend on extended nonvolatile storage for their operation.

To enable or repair the Removable Flash Media using the CMC Web interface:

Configuring CMC