Concept Guide

The iDRAC Service Module provides the following monitoring features:
• Operating System information
• Replicate Lifecycle Controller logs to operating system logs
• Automatic system recovery options
• Populating Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) information
• Integration with Technical Support Report. This is applicable only if iDRAC Service Module Version 2.0
or later is installed.
• Integration with NVMe Management for Prepare to Remove operation on a NVMe class PCIe SSD.
For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide available at dell.com/esmmanuals.
Baseboard Management Controller Management Utilities
The Basic Management monitors the system for critical events by communicating with various sensors
on the system board and sends alerts and logs, events, when certain parameters exceed their preset
thresholds. The Baseboard Management Controller supports the industry-standard Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI) specification, enabling you to remotely configure, monitor, and recover
systems.
For complete information, see the Dell Baseboard Management Controller Management Utilities User’s
Guide available at dell.com/esmmanuals.
OpenManage Client Instrumentation
Client Instrumentation refers to software applications that enable remote management of a client system.
The Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation (OMCI) software enables remote management application
programs to access the Dell Enterprise Client system information, monitor the status, or change the state
of the system such as remotely shutting down the system. OMCI uses key system parameters through
standard interfaces allowing administrators to manage inventory, monitor system health, and gather
information of deployed Dell Enterprise client systems. For more information on OMCI, see the
OpenManage Client Instrumentation User’s Guide available at dell.com/OMConnectionsClient.
Dell Consoles
The following table lists the consoles and the operating systems they are supported on.
Table 2. Dell Consoles
Product Windows Linux
Dell OpenManage Essentials
• Management workstation
• Managed nodes
Yes -
Yes Yes
Dell Remote Access Configuration Tool Yes -
Dell OpenManage Power Center Yes Yes
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