Quick Reference Guide

Glossary 39
Glossary
BIOS
Acronym for basic input/output system. Your system's BIOS contains programs
stored on a flash memory chip. The BIOS controls the following:
• Communications between the microprocessor and peripheral devices, such as
the keyboard and the video adapter
• Miscellaneous functions, such as system messages
BMC
Abbreviation for baseboard management controller, which is the controller
interface between the DRAC and the managed system’s embedded systems
management (ESM).
DRAC
The Dell ™ Remote Access Controller (DRAC) is a systems management tool
that enables users to remotely access, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade
their systems, independent of the operating system status.
DTK
The Dell OpenManage™ Deployment Toolkit (DTK) is a set of utilities for
configuring and deploying Dell PowerEdge™ systems. The DTK is designed for
customers who need to build scripted installations to deploy large numbers of
systems in a reliable fashion without having to dramatically change their current
deployment processes.
ESM
Abbreviation for embedded systems management, which is a set of instruction
coding in system software and firmware that notifies a user about potential
hardware problems on a system.
Inventory
Inventory is a list of components, such as the BIOS versions, firmware, and drivers
installed on your system.
NIC
Abbreviation for the network interface card. The NIC is an adapter circuit board
installed in a computer to provide a physical connection to a network.