Page 45 - Dell PowerEdge R620 Technical Guide

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.

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) with Lifecycle Controller is the heart of
Dell’s 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 28 describes the
functions and benefits of iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller.

Feature Function Benefit

iDRAC7 offers real-time OOB
Out of band discovery, inventory, deployment Manage servers independent of the OS type
(OOB) monitoring, alerting and updates for or status—even if an OS is not installed
servers and internal storage

All server types have the same
Single code base embedded management hardware Simplified and consistent maintenance
across server platforms
and firmware

Dedicated
GigE port Gigabit Ethernet replaces 10/100 on Fast throughput for better performance;
(PowerEdge predecessor iDRAC6 compatibility with setup for switches
rack and tower
systems)

More detail allows IT administrators to be
Simplified, more informative, and more efficient in diagnosing and remediating
Email alerts expanded coverage than previous an issue; alerts include a direct, embedded
versions of iDRAC URL in the email notification to further speed
resolution

vFlash media Enabled with iDRAC7 Enterprise Allows for use of a non-Dell SD card

Integration with Intel Node Manager Fine tune data center power policies,
Enhanced power provides data center level power capping, and usage; report on historical
management monitoring and capping power usage by rack, row or room using
(requires iDRAC7 Enterprise) Power Center Manager (new)