Reference Guide

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Out-of-band server management and
monitoring
Out-of-band server management is the process of remotely managing and monitoring servers using
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller.
Supported Integrated 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.
iDRAC comprises:
• Graphical User Interface(GUI), Command Line Interface(CLI), and WS-MAN
• Server instrumentation
• OS Integration
• Manage storage devices
Overview
All versions of iDRAC8 – Basic, 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 iDRAC and remotely configure your server.
iDRAC version naming convention
• iDRAC7
– 1.xx.yy
– xx is the iDRAC firmware version
– yy is the power & thermal table version
• iDRAC8
– 2.xx.yy.zz
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