Specifications

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within 10 seconds of the Dell logo appearance during the system boot process. Table 18 details
current functionality enabled by the USC.
Table 18. Unified Server Configurator Features and Description
Feature Description
Faster O/S Installation Drivers and the installation utility are embedded
on system, so no need to scour Dell.com.
Faster System Updates Integration with Dell support automatically
directed to latest versions of the Unified Server
Configurator, iDRAC, RAID, BIOS, NIC, and Power
Supply.
Update Rollback Ability to recover to previous “known good state”
for all updatable components.
More Comprehensive Diagnostics Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system.
Simplified Hardware Configuration Detects RAID controller and allows user to
configure virtual disk and choose virtual disk as
boot device, eliminating the need to launch a
separate utility. Also provides configuration for
iDRAC, BIOS, and NIC/LOM.
16.5 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC6) provides IT Administrators comprehensive yet
straightforward management of remote servers, by delivering “as if you are there” presence and
control. iDRAC6 helps users to save time and money by eliminating travel to the remote server(s),
whether that server is located in a different room, a different building, a different city, or in a
different country. iDRAC6 is a purchasable option and is available as three offerings: iDRAC6 Express,
iDRAC6 Enterprise, and Virtual Flash (vFlash) media:
• iDRAC6 Express is most appropriate for small-to-medium business customers with limited
remote management needs.
• iDRAC6 Enterprise is appropriate for large data center customers with distributed servers.
• iDRAC6 with vFlash Media is provided for large enterprise customers with requirements for
system management automation.
16.6 iDRAC6 Express
The optional iDRAC6 Express is the first tier of iDRAC6 upgrades. In addition to upgrading the system
with a Lifecycle Controller, the iDRAC6 Express offers the following key features:
• Graphical web interface
• Standard-based interfaces
• Server Sensor monitoring and fault alerting