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OpenManage systems management

The Dell OpenManage systems management portfolio includes powerful hardware and software

management tools and consoles. OpenManage simplifies the lifecycle of deploying, updating,

monitoring, and maintaining your Dell PowerEdge servers.

iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) with Lifecycle Controller is the heart of the

second generation of Dell PowerEdge server embedded management functionality. In addition to

enabling agent-free management, iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller provides remote access to the

system — whether or not there is a functioning operating system running on the server. These

embedded features improve all aspects of a typical server lifecycle. Table 19 describes the functions

and benefits of iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller.

Table 19.

Feature

Function

iDRAC7 offers real-time OOB discovery,

Out of band

inventory, deployment monitoring,

(OOB)

alerting and updates for servers and

internal storage

All server types have the same embedded

Single code base

management hardware and firmware

Dedicated

GigE port

Gigabit Ethernet replaces 10/100 on

(PowerEdge

predecessor iDRAC6

rack and tower

systems)

Simplified, more informative, and

Email alerts

expanded coverage than previous

versions of iDRAC

vFlash media

Enabled with iDRAC7 Enterprise

Integration with Intel Node Manager

Enhanced power

provides data center level power

management

monitoring and capping

(requires iDRAC7 Enterprise)

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iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller functions and benefits

Benefit

Manage servers independent of the OS type

or status—even if an OS is not installed

Simplified and consistent maintenance

across server platforms

Fast throughput for better performance;

compatibility with setup for switches

More detail allows IT administrators to be

more efficient in diagnosing and remediating

an issue; alerts include a direct, embedded

URL in the email notification to further speed

resolution

Allows for use of a non-Dell SD card

Fine tune data center power policies,

capping, and usage; report on historical

power usage by rack, row or room using

Power Center Manager