Owners Manual

Option Description
Power Cycle
Request
Enables or disables the Power Cycle Request. This option is set to None by default.
iDRAC Settings utility
The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters. You can enable or disable various
iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility available with iDRAC Enterprise License.
NOTE: The NX Series systems support only BIOS mode. Do not change the boot mode to UEFI because the system will not
load the appliance OS when in UEFI mode.
For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Control User's Guide located at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Device Settings
Use Device Settings to configure device parameters.
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment,
configuration, update, maintenance, and diagnosis. Lifecycle Controller is delivered as part of the iDRAC solution.
Embedded systems management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the lifecycle of the system. The
Dell Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, deploying the operating
system, and platform support see the documentation available at the www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Boot Manager
Use the Boot Manager screen to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
Viewing Boot Manager
To enter Boot Manager:
Steps
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press F11 when you see the following message:
F11 = Boot Manager
If your operating system begins to load before you press F11, allow the system to complete the booting, and then restart your
system and try again.
Pre-operating system management applications
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