Reference Guide

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Supported Dell Remote Access
Controllers And Solutions
The Dell PowerEdge embedded server management solution, Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
(iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller, helps IT administrators to speed up the essential management tasks, it
increases the availability of your servers, and reduces your IT operational expenses.
With powerful, easy-to-use, remote management and configuration options, iDRAC with Lifecycle
Controller alerts IT administrators when an issue occurs, enables streamlined local and remote server
management, and reduces or eliminates the need for administrators to physically visit the server even if
the server is not operational.
Overview
Both iDRAC Express and Enterprise ship from the factory with a default static IP address, this is a preferred
and a known method. However, Dell also offers two options to better fit into a customer’s existing
environment . Auto-discovery or DHCP can be set from the factory to allow you to access the iDRAC
and remotely configure your server.
Auto Discovery
The Auto Discovery option is for customers who have some type of provisioning server already installed
in their data center environment. A provisioning server manages and automates the deployment or
upgrade of an operating system and applications to a Dell PowerEdge™ server. By enabling Auto
Discovery, the servers will — upon first boot — search for a provisioning server to take control and begin
the automated deployment or update process. Select this option if you like to ensure that this feature is
enabled at the Dell factory. There is no charge to enable Auto Discovery at the time of order.
DHCP
The DHCP option is for customers who have a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server
already installed in their data center environment. The DHCP server automatically assign the IP address,
gateway, and subnet mask to iDRAC7. Select this option if you like to ensure that this feature is enabled at
the Dell factory. There is no charge to enable DHCP at time of order.
iDRAC Service Module
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) Service Module is a lightweight optional software
application that can be installed on Dell 12G Server or later. The iDRAC Service Module complements
iDRAC interfaces – Graphical User Interface (GUI), RACADM CLI and Web Service Management (WSMAN)
with additional monitoring data. You can configure the features on the supported operating system
depending on the features to be installed and the unique integration needs in a work environment.
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