FAQ

8 iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller—Best in class management for Dell EMC 14th generation PowerEdge Servers

1.1.2 Management Made Simple

Generation PowerEdge servers introduced multiple ground-breaking firsts for OEM servers. Dell EMC

was the first to offer a mobile solution based on NFC to directly connect to the iDRAC to allow an easier

method to “set the IP address” compared to the LCD panel—but with many more features such as setting

passwords, and viewing logs.

We also introduced the notion of a front panel access to the iDRAC—no need to enter the hot-aisle and sort-

through cables to connect a crash cart.

Added the ability to collect logs and reports required to open a ticket with Tech Support—reducing the need to

install anything on the server, and greatly reducing the time spent on the phone.

DellEMC was the first major OEM to add an alternative to Java and ActiveX when accessing the virtual

console. iDRAC8 and iDRAC7 both provide the option to connect to the virtual console by using HTML5—

nothing to load, no certificates to accept, and no updates to stay on top of, for better security.

Thanks to feedback from our customers, we continued to improve on all of these features.

Securely manage Dell EMC servers from your mobile device using iDRAC Quick Sync 2

New for 14th generation PowerEdge servers, the optional Quick Sync 2 module provides wireless server

management when used with the OpenManage Mobile 2.0 (OMM) app for your compatible phone or tablet.

Choose Quick Sync 2 module for secure server configuration, monitoring, and remediation.

Quick Sync 2 utilizes both Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi-Fi. OMM primarily connects to Quick Sync 2

over an encrypted BLE connection. Features that require higher bandwidth use encrypted Wi-Fi. An iDRAC

administrator has the option to disable Wi-Fi or disable Quick Sync 2 completely.

o Benefits

o Capture critical server information in seconds

o Provision key server settings in a single click

o Send diagnostic reports direct to Dell support

o 14G Enhancements

o IOS and Android support

o Supported on all rack/tower PowerEdge servers

o Embedded upsell option, not bezel-based

o “Touch and roam” up to five meters