Idrac Settings Utility; Device Settings; Dell Lifecycle Controller; Embedded System Management - Dell EMC PowerEdge XE2420 Installation And Service Manual

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iDRAC Settings utility

The iDRAC settings utility is an interface to set up and configure the iDRAC parameters by using UEFI. You can enable or disable various
iDRAC parameters by using the iDRAC settings utility.
NOTE:
Accessing some of the features on the iDRAC settings utility needs the iDRAC Enterprise License upgrade.
For more information about using iDRAC, see Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

Device Settings

Device Settings enables you to configure the below device parameters:
Controller Configuration Utility
Embedded NIC Port1-X Configuration
NICs in slotX, Port1-X Configuration
BOSS Card configuration

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 is started during the boot sequence and functions 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 www.dell.com/idracmanuals.

Boot Manager

The Boot Manager option enables you to select boot options and diagnostic utilities.
To enter Boot Manager, power on the system and press F11.
Table 35. Boot Manager details
Option
Continue Normal Boot
One-shot Boot Menu
Launch System Setup
Launch Lifecycle Controller
System Utilities

PXE boot

You can use the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) option to boot and configure the networked systems remotely.
Description
The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order.
If the boot attempt fails, the system continues with the next item in the boot order
until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
Enables you to access boot menu, where you can select a one-time boot device to
boot from.
Enables you to access System Setup.
Exits the Boot Manager and invokes the Dell Lifecycle Controller program.
Enables you to launch System Utilities menu such as Launch Diagnostics, BIOS update
File Explorer, Reboot System.
Pre-operating system management applications
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