FAQ

12 iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller—Best in class management for Dell EMC 14th generation PowerEdge Servers
o Remotely and quickly check if server LOMs or NDCs and iDRAC are connected to the correct
switches and ports
o Avoid costly remote dispatch of technicians to remediate wiring errors
o No more tracing cables in the hot aisle
o Can be done via the GUI, or RACADM commands can provide information for all 14G
connections
o Details
o iDRAC parses LLDP messages from external switches to LOM/NDC ports
o Requires LLDP enabled in networking environment
LCD panel is now an Optional Bezel
The LCD panel is old favorite used by IT teams across the planet. It is a simple way to set up IP addresses
and view basic error messages. However, the demand for increase drive density has created a shift in the
actual location of the LCD panel.
For 14
th
generation servers, the LCD panel is now an optional bezel choice—no bezel, standard bezel, or
bezel with LCD. There are now many ways to configure and manage a server locally—using the bezel,
iDRAC Direct, or OpenManage Mobile.
o Benefits
o LCD is available across 14G rack and tower servers (even XD servers)
o Consistent, optimized viewing across all rack and tower servers
o Allows maximum storage options on all servers
o Bezel is stateless—can be kept at ToR or on crash cart and used as needed
iDRAC Group Manager
iDRAC Group Manager is a “built-in” one-to-many console that allows all iDRAC9 servers to communicate to
other iDRAC9 servers on the same physical IPv6 link local network. iDRACs will provide a global health
status to the primary iDRAC9 of the Group. This feature is enabled by default when the iDRAC9 Enterprise
license is selected. Other key features include:
o Benefits
o No software to install (runs entirely on iDRACs)
o Auto-discovers and monitors other servers on the same sub-net
o Link and launch to other iDRAC GUIs or associated virtual consoles
iDRAC Service Module—Remote Full Power Cycle
Many customers are familiar with the OS agent known as OMSA – OpenManage Server Administrator. Since
12G, the need for OMSA has declined rapidly because iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller has taken over the
tasks of discovery, configuration, updates, and monitoring.