Embedded Server Management; Dell Lifecycle Controller And Unified Server Configurator; Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller; Table 16. Unified Server Configurator Features And Description - Dell External OEMR R710 Technical Manual

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16.3 Embedded Server Management

The PowerEdge R710 implements circuitry for the next generation of Embedded Server Management.
It is Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v2.0 compliant. The iDRAC (Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller) is responsible for acting as an interface between the host system and its
management software and the periphery devices.
iDRAC6 provides features for managing the server remotely or in data center lights-out
environments. Advanced iDRAC features require the installation of the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise
card.

16.4 Dell Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator

Embedded management is comprised of interdependent pieces:

Dell Lifecycle Controller

Unified Server Configurator

iDRAC6
Dell Lifecycle Controller powers the embedded management features. It is integrated and tamper-
proof storage for system-management tools and enablement utilities (firmware, drivers, etc.).
Lifecycle Controller enables pre-OS server deployment, OS installation, platform updates, platform
configuration, and diagnostics capabilities.
Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) is a graphical user interface (GUI) that aids in local server
provisioning in a pre-OS environment. To access the Unified Server Configurator, press the <F10> key
within 10 seconds of the Dell logo's appearance during the system boot process. Current functionality
enabled by the Unified Server Configurator includes those shown in Table 16.
Table 16.
Feature
Faster O/S Installation
Faster System Updates
Update Rollback
More Comprehensive Diagnostics
Simplified Hardware
Configuration

16.5 Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller

The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC6) provides IT Administrators comprehensive yet
straightforward management of remote servers, by delivering ―as if you are there‖ presence and
control. iDRAC6 helps users to save time and money by eliminating travel to the remote server(s),
whether that server is located in a different room, a different building, a different city, or in a
different country.
PowerEdge R710 Technical Guide
Unified Server Configurator Features and Description
Description
Drivers and the installation utility are embedded on system,
so no need to scour Dell.com
Integration with Dell support automatically directed to
latest versions of the Unified Server Configurator, iDRAC,
RAID, BIOS, NIC, and Power Supply
Ability to recover to previous ―known good state‖ for all
updatable components
Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system
Detects RAID controller and allows user to configure virtual
disk and choose virtual disk as boot device, eliminating the
need to launch a separate utility. Also provides
configuration for iDRAC, BIOS, and NIC/LOM.
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