User`s guide

Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC)
Chapter 7 Service Processors 136
Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC)
Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) is a specification for the equipment
that monitors the physical environment and condition of Dell servers. The
specification is intended to cover the regulation of temperature, voltage and
power, and to ensure the proper operation of the firmware.
DRAC works with hardware servers regardless of the operating platform or
other software they may run. DRAC allows an administrator to manage
multiple servers from a single location by means of a user-friendly
interface. Critical system events for each server can be logged. Settings for
each basic input/output system (BIOS) can be monitored or changed.
Servers can be remotely and independently
powered on or off, rebooted, or reset as necessary. Digi Passport supports
DRAC 4 and DRAC 5.
Configure DRAC
To configure DRAC including SOL (Serial Over Lan) and SMASH CLP on a
remote port, follow these steps.
1. In the Web interface, select Serial port configuration. Select the port to
configure for DRAC.
2. From the menu, select Advanced configuration.
3. From the next menu displayed, select Host mode configuration.
4. For Service processor, select DRAC.
5. Click Save to flash. The Host Mode Configuration settings are
displayed.