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19.5 Optional iDRAC Express
The optional iDRAC Express is the first tier of iDRAC6 upgrades. In addition to upgrading the system
with a Lifecycle Controller, the iDRAC6 Express offers the following key features:
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Graphical web interface
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Standard-based interfaces
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Server Sensor monitoring and fault alerting
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Secure operation of remote access functions including authentication, authorization, and
encryption
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Power control and management with the ability to limit server power consumption and
remotely control server power states
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Advanced troubleshooting capabilities
For more information on iDRAC6 Express features see table below.
19.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise
The optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The iDRAC6
Enterprise connects directly to the R910 planar and is mounted parallel to the planar with stand-offs.
Key features for the iDRAC6 Enterprise include:
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Scripting capability with Dell's Racadm command-line
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Remote video, keyboard, and mouse control with Virtual Console
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Remote media access with Virtual Media
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Dedicated network interface
Additionally, the iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the vFlash Media card. This is a 1 GB
Dell branded SD card that enables a persistent 256 MB virtual flash partition. In the future, vFlash
will be expanded to include additional features.
A more detailed feature list for iDRAC6 Enterprise and vFlash is included in the table below.
Feature
Interface and Standards Support
IPMI 2.0
Web-based GUI
SNMP
WSMAN
SMASH-CLP
Racadm command-
line
Conductivity
Shared/Failover
Network Modes
IPv4
Dell PowerEdge R910 Technical Guide
Features List for BMC, iDrac, and vFlash
Table 17.
BMC
iDRAC 6 Express
iDRAC6 Enterprise
vFlash Media
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