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Entering the iDRAC Settings utility
1
Turn on or restart the managed system.
2
Press F2 during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3
On the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.
The iDRAC Settings screen is displayed.
Changing thermal settings
About this task
The iDRAC settings utility enables you to select and customize the thermal control settings for your system.
NOTE:
Selection of thermal profile does not change the default Fan speed. Fan speed automatically changes as per the system
temperature irrespective of the THERMAL PROFILE in effect or select the Custom fan speed option to set it to desired speed.
Steps
1
Click iDRAC Settings > Thermal.
2
Under SYSTEM THERMAL PROFILE > Thermal Profile, select one of the following options:
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Default Thermal Profile Settings
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Maximum Performance (Optimized)
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Minimum Power (Performance per Watt Optimized)
3
Under USER COOLING OPTIONS, set the Fan Speed Offset, Minimum Fan Speed, and Custom Minimum Fan Speed.
4
Click Back > Finish > Yes.
Device Settings
Device Settings enables you to configure device parameters.
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller (LC) provides advanced embedded systems management capabilities including system deployment, configuration,
update, maintenance, and diagnosis. LC is delivered as part of the iDRAC out-of-band solution and Dell system embedded Unified
Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) applications.
Embedded system management
The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded system management throughout the lifecycle of the system. The Dell Lifecycle
Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.
NOTE:
Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Dell Lifecycle Controller.
For more information about setting up the Dell Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system,
see the Dell Lifecycle Controller documentation at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
Pre-operating system management applications
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