Concept Guide

8 Side-by-side comparison of the features of Dell EMC iDRAC9 and iDRAC8
Feature
iDRAC8
Basic
iDRAC9
Basic
iDRAC8
Express
iDRAC9
Express
iDRAC8
Express
for
Blades
iDRAC9
Express
for Blades
iDRAC8
Enterprise
iDRAC9
Enterprise
Sync with repository
(scheduled updates)
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Auto-update
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Improved PSU firmware
updates
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Deployment &
Configuration
Local configuration via F10
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Embedded OS deployment
tools
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Embedded configuration
tools
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Auto-Discovery
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Remote OS deployment
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Embedded driver pack
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Full configuration inventory
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Inventory export
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Remote configuration
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Zerotouch configuration
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System Retire/Repurpose
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Server Configuration
Profile in GUI
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Diagnostics, Service, &
Logging
Embedded diagnostic tools
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Part Replacement
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Server Configuration
Backup
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Server Configuration
Restore
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Easy Restore (system
configuration)
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Easy Restore Auto Timeout
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LED Health status
indicators
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LCD screen (iDRAC9
requires optional bezel)
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5
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5
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N/A
N/A
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5
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Quick Sync (require NFC
bezel, 13G only)
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N/A
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