Support Matrix
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.
Topics:
• Supported Integrated Dell Remote Access Controllers and solutions
• iDRAC Service Module 3.2
• Supported Remote Access Controllers and Solutions for Blade Servers
• Lifecycle Controller — Supported Dell Systems and Operating Systems
• Supported web browsers for Out-of-Band management and monitoring
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 conguration 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 iDRAC9 – 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 oers two options to better t into a customer’s existing environment. Auto-discovery or DHCP can be
set from the factory to allow you to access iDRAC and remotely congure your server.
iDRAC9 Management Trac – Dedicated NIC or Shared LOM
For certain 14th generation of Dell’s PowerEdge servers, you have the option to choose the network interface they wish to route iDRAC
trac – either the default Dedicated NIC for the iDRAC itself or through the Shared LOM that is also used by the server. Dell
recommends to place the iDRAC’s on a separate management network for best iDRAC security. However, you can also route iDRAC
management trac over the shared LOM. Select the shared LOM option if you may want to ensure that this feature is enabled at the Dell
factory. There is no additional charge to enable shared LOM at the time of order. The servers which support the option of selecting shared
LOM for iDRAC management trac are:
• R740
• R740xd
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