Glossary
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...offers point-to 1,000,000,000 bytes. G - A controller that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility. Integrated drive electronics. iDRAC - InfiniBand - Internet Protocol. A high-speed network interface used by z colors. Gigabit(s); 1024 megabits or 1,073,741,824 bits. Input/...differentiated from computational activity. flash memory - A standard interface between the processor and the main memory (RAM). Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. A remote access controller that can optionally use a FAT file system structure. However, when referring ...
...offers point-to 1,000,000,000 bytes. G - A controller that can be programmed and reprogrammed using a software utility. Integrated drive electronics. iDRAC - InfiniBand - Internet Protocol. A high-speed network interface used by z colors. Gigabit(s); 1024 megabits or 1,073,741,824 bits. Input/...differentiated from computational activity. flash memory - A standard interface between the processor and the main memory (RAM). Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller. A remote access controller that can optionally use a FAT file system structure. However, when referring ...
Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors
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... specific heat sinks to support Intel Xeon 5600 series processor (less than 130 W). NOTE: A BIOS and iDRAC firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Roman Numeral II on the chassis support the complete feature set of...
... specific heat sinks to support Intel Xeon 5600 series processor (less than 130 W). NOTE: A BIOS and iDRAC firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Roman Numeral II on the chassis support the complete feature set of...
Getting Started Guide
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..., M805, M905, M710HD, M710, M610x, M610) Internal Secure Digital (SD) vFlash module (PowerEdge M910, M710HD, M710, M610x, M610) USB key (PowerEdge M910, M710HD, M710, M610x, M610) One optional flash memory card slot with the iDRAC Enterprise support. PCIe Expansion Solution PowerEdge M610x Supports two single-wide or one x4 lane width), supporting dual-port...
..., M805, M905, M710HD, M710, M610x, M610) Internal Secure Digital (SD) vFlash module (PowerEdge M910, M710HD, M710, M610x, M610) USB key (PowerEdge M910, M710HD, M710, M610x, M610) One optional flash memory card slot with the iDRAC Enterprise support. PCIe Expansion Solution PowerEdge M610x Supports two single-wide or one x4 lane width), supporting dual-port...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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Contents 1 About Your System 7 System Overview 7 LCD Module 11 LCD Module Menus 12 Back-Panel Features 14 Blades 15 CMC Module 22 CMC Daisy Chaining (Enclosure Stacking) . . . . 23 iKVM Switch Module 25 2 Initial System Configuration 27 Before You Begin 27 Power Requirements 27 Network Information 27 Initial Setup Sequence 27 Configuring the CMC 28 Initial CMC Network Configuration 28 Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface 31 Adding and Managing CMC Users 32 Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface 33 Contents 3
Contents 1 About Your System 7 System Overview 7 LCD Module 11 LCD Module Menus 12 Back-Panel Features 14 Blades 15 CMC Module 22 CMC Daisy Chaining (Enclosure Stacking) . . . . 23 iKVM Switch Module 25 2 Initial System Configuration 27 Before You Begin 27 Power Requirements 27 Network Information 27 Initial Setup Sequence 27 Configuring the CMC 28 Initial CMC Network Configuration 28 Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface 31 Adding and Managing CMC Users 32 Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface 33 Contents 3
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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An active blade is indicated by an amber rectangle. • To select a blade, highlight it and press the center button. A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the blade and any errors present. 12 About Your System LCD Module Menus Table 1-1. Use this menu. If a blade has errors, this ...
An active blade is indicated by an amber rectangle. • To select a blade, highlight it and press the center button. A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the blade and any errors present. 12 About Your System LCD Module Menus Table 1-1. Use this menu. If a blade has errors, this ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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If a module is indicated by a green rectangle. Enclosure Menu The Enclosure Menu includes options for the CMC, the iDRAC in each component in the enclosure. If a module has errors, it is designated by an amber rectangle. - About Your System 13 A module that is powered ...
If a module is indicated by a green rectangle. Enclosure Menu The Enclosure Menu includes options for the CMC, the iDRAC in each component in the enclosure. If a module has errors, it is designated by an amber rectangle. - About Your System 13 A module that is powered ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... indicator 10 power indicator The CMC provides multiple systems management functions for your modular server, including the M1000e enclosure's network and security settings, I/O module and iDRAC network settings, and power redundancy and power ceiling settings. 22 About Your System CMC Module Figure 1-14.
... indicator 10 power indicator The CMC provides multiple systems management functions for your modular server, including the M1000e enclosure's network and security settings, I/O module and iDRAC network settings, and power redundancy and power ceiling settings. 22 About Your System CMC Module Figure 1-14.
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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..., see "Using the iKVM Module" in the CMC User's Guide. NOTE: By default (enabled), a console session to type commands). It does not interrupt iDRAC video and console redirection. It includes the following connectors: - One VGA connector. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables... NOTE: Although the ACI port is an RJ-45 connector and uses Cat5 (or better) cabling, it is only used for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. iKVM...
..., see "Using the iKVM Module" in the CMC User's Guide. NOTE: By default (enabled), a console session to type commands). It does not interrupt iDRAC video and console redirection. It includes the following connectors: - One VGA connector. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables... NOTE: Although the ACI port is an RJ-45 connector and uses Cat5 (or better) cabling, it is only used for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. iKVM...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... Address The CMC is preset for all blade modules. If toggled to use a management station and the RACADM CLI to quickly configure the CMC and iDRAC management interfaces and manage the enclosure remotely. For initial configuration instructions, see "Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using a Management Station and CLI" on page 30...
... Address The CMC is preset for all blade modules. If toggled to use a management station and the RACADM CLI to quickly configure the CMC and iDRAC management interfaces and manage the enclosure remotely. For initial configuration instructions, see "Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using a Management Station and CLI" on page 30...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...) - Duplex mode - Static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values (if static mode was selected) 4 If required, configure the iDRAC network setting for the iDRAC using the LCD Configuration Wizard. See "Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the WebBased Interface" on page 30). Network speed - Initial System Configuration 29 To use the RACADM CLI or...
...) - Duplex mode - Static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values (if static mode was selected) 4 If required, configure the iDRAC network setting for the iDRAC using the LCD Configuration Wizard. See "Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the WebBased Interface" on page 30). Network speed - Initial System Configuration 29 To use the RACADM CLI or...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... control). If the settings are not correct, use static addresses rather than DHCP to access the iDRACs, you can complete the initial CMC network configuration: 1 Log in to the screen for the CMC and the iDRAC network settings. Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using a Management Station and CLI The LCD Configuration Wizard...
... control). If the settings are not correct, use static addresses rather than DHCP to access the iDRACs, you can complete the initial CMC network configuration: 1 Log in to the screen for the CMC and the iDRAC network settings. Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using a Management Station and CLI The LCD Configuration Wizard...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... page 31. 2 Select Chassis in to the Web-based interface. To refresh the contents of the root user. After you did not configure the iDRAC in the list) are displayed according to the Web-based interface. The User Configuration page is calvin. 1 Log in to the pre-defined settings ...using the Web-based interface NOTE: You must have selected a CMC Group or made Custom user privilege selections, click Apply Changes to set up iDRAC network settings from the CMC Group drop-down menu, the enabled privileges (shown as checked boxes in the LCD Configuration Wizard. For details on ...
... page 31. 2 Select Chassis in to the Web-based interface. To refresh the contents of the root user. After you did not configure the iDRAC in the list) are displayed according to the Web-based interface. The User Configuration page is calvin. 1 Log in to the pre-defined settings ...using the Web-based interface NOTE: You must have selected a CMC Group or made Custom user privilege selections, click Apply Changes to set up iDRAC network settings from the CMC Group drop-down menu, the enabled privileges (shown as checked boxes in the LCD Configuration Wizard. For details on ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... IPMI over LAN by using the check box next to the server under the Enable IPMI over LAN heading. 7 Enable or disable DHCP for the iDRAC by checking or unchecking the check box next to the server under the DHCP Enabled heading. 8 If DHCP is displayed, one -time boot device so..., enter the static IP address, netmask, and default gateway for each server from the list box. 4 If you to specify the boot device for the iDRAC. 9 Click Apply at the bottom of the page. 2 Click the plus (+) symbol next to Chassis in the left column, then click Servers. 3 Click Setup ...
... IPMI over LAN by using the check box next to the server under the Enable IPMI over LAN heading. 7 Enable or disable DHCP for the iDRAC by checking or unchecking the check box next to the server under the DHCP Enabled heading. 8 If DHCP is displayed, one -time boot device so..., enter the static IP address, netmask, and default gateway for each server from the list box. 4 If you to specify the boot device for the iDRAC. 9 Click Apply at the bottom of the page. 2 Click the plus (+) symbol next to Chassis in the left column, then click Servers. 3 Click Setup ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... the demand. The Budget/Redundancy Configuration page is displayed. 4 Click the Configuration sub-tab. Failure to do so may cause unexpected behavior during CMC or iDRAC firmware updates on a server. Initial System Configuration 35 Configuring and Managing Power You can use the Web-based and RACADM interfaces to manage and configure...
... the demand. The Budget/Redundancy Configuration page is displayed. 4 Click the Configuration sub-tab. Failure to do so may cause unexpected behavior during CMC or iDRAC firmware updates on a server. Initial System Configuration 35 Configuring and Managing Power You can use the Web-based and RACADM interfaces to manage and configure...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...may not function as expected. BIOS 3.03a3 and firmware 2.72A2 or M4 later Server Module BIOS (PowerEdge M600) BIOS 2.02 or later (PowerEdge M605) BIOS 2.03 or later PowerEdge M600/M605 LAN on a Secure Digital (SD) card that must lock the SD card prior to 3136 from ... FlexAddress Plus The FlexAddress Plus is delivered on motherboard (LOM) Boot code firmware 4.4.1 or later iSCSI boot firmware 2.7.11 or later iDRAC Version 1.11 or later 44 Initial System Configuration Component Minimum Required Version Ethernet mezzanine card - Emulex LPe1105- if you enable FlexAddress....
...may not function as expected. BIOS 3.03a3 and firmware 2.72A2 or M4 later Server Module BIOS (PowerEdge M600) BIOS 2.02 or later (PowerEdge M605) BIOS 2.03 or later PowerEdge M600/M605 LAN on a Secure Digital (SD) card that must lock the SD card prior to 3136 from ... FlexAddress Plus The FlexAddress Plus is delivered on motherboard (LOM) Boot code firmware 4.4.1 or later iSCSI boot firmware 2.7.11 or later iDRAC Version 1.11 or later 44 Initial System Configuration Component Minimum Required Version Ethernet mezzanine card - Emulex LPe1105- if you enable FlexAddress....
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... is delivered on the FlexAddress feature, see the following resources: • The CMC Secure Digital (SD) Card Technical Specification document at support.dell.com. • The Help link in the CMC Web interface. • The "Using FlexAddress" chapter in the CMC User's Guide. ...and FlexAddress Plus. The card must apply these updates are listed in the table below include, BIOS, iDRAC, and CMC firmware. Component Server Module BIOS iDRAC CMC Minimum required version PowerEdge M710HD Version 3.0 or later Version 3.0 or later For more information on the FlexAddress Plus Secure Digital...
... is delivered on the FlexAddress feature, see the following resources: • The CMC Secure Digital (SD) Card Technical Specification document at support.dell.com. • The Help link in the CMC Web interface. • The "Using FlexAddress" chapter in the CMC User's Guide. ...and FlexAddress Plus. The card must apply these updates are listed in the table below include, BIOS, iDRAC, and CMC firmware. Component Server Module BIOS iDRAC CMC Minimum required version PowerEdge M710HD Version 3.0 or later Version 3.0 or later For more information on the FlexAddress Plus Secure Digital...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... set up. • Menus to provide real-time information on a screen. LCD Module Features The primary function of the LCD module is to configure the iDRAC in each blade. • Status information screens for each blade. • Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including...
... set up. • Menus to provide real-time information on a screen. LCD Module Features The primary function of the LCD module is to configure the iDRAC in each blade. • Status information screens for each blade. • Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...static mode was selected) • DNS settings 4 If desired, configure the iDRAC network settings. To set a static IP address for the iDRAC using a management station and CLI commands. (For more information, see the PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide or CMC documentation.) NOTE: After you do not choose to... the screen for your network. 20 About Your System Configuration Wizard The CMC is preset for detailed information about the iDRAC. See the CMC User's Guide...
...static mode was selected) • DNS settings 4 If desired, configure the iDRAC network settings. To set a static IP address for the iDRAC using a management station and CLI commands. (For more information, see the PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide or CMC documentation.) NOTE: After you do not choose to... the screen for your network. 20 About Your System Configuration Wizard The CMC is preset for detailed information about the iDRAC. See the CMC User's Guide...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...- If a module has errors, it and press the center button. An active blade is indicated by a green rectangle. A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the module and any errors present. • In the Enclosure Status dialog box, you can view the enclosure status, any errors present...of the blade and any error conditions, and power consumption statistics. • The Network Summary screen lists the IP addresses for the CMC, the iDRAC in each blade in the enclosure. If a module is designated by a green rectangle. Server Menu From the Server Menu dialog box, you can...
...- If a module has errors, it and press the center button. An active blade is indicated by a green rectangle. A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the module and any errors present. • In the Enclosure Status dialog box, you can view the enclosure status, any errors present...of the blade and any error conditions, and power consumption statistics. • The Network Summary screen lists the IP addresses for the CMC, the iDRAC in each blade in the enclosure. If a module is designated by a green rectangle. Server Menu From the Server Menu dialog box, you can...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP switches with Dell™ and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP. It is available to both the iDRAC interface and iKVM (users connected to an AC power source. About Your System 37 The iKVM supports...45 connector and uses Cat5 (or better) cabling, it is connected to a blade's console via the iDRAC console interface. • The following features: • Local iKVM access can be disabled via iDRAC and the iKVM sees the same video and be remotely disabled on a per blade basis, using the ...
...switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP switches with Dell™ and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP. It is available to both the iDRAC interface and iKVM (users connected to an AC power source. About Your System 37 The iKVM supports...45 connector and uses Cat5 (or better) cabling, it is connected to a blade's console via the iDRAC console interface. • The following features: • Local iKVM access can be disabled via iDRAC and the iKVM sees the same video and be remotely disabled on a per blade basis, using the ...