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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 the
nd
2 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 help simplify and automate all aspects of server lifecycle management:
deployment, updates, monitoring and maintenance. Table 20 describes the functions and benefits
of iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller.
Feature Function
iDRAC7 offers real-time OOB discovery,
Out of band inventory, deployment monitoring,
(OOB) alerting and updates for servers and
internal storage
All server types have the same embedded
Single code base
management hardware and firmware
Dedicated
GigE port
Gigabit Ethernet replaces 10/100 on
(PowerEdge
predecessor iDRAC6
rack and tower
systems)
Simplified, more informative, and
Email alerts expanded coverage than previous
versions of iDRAC
vFlash media Enabled with iDRAC7 Enterprise
Integration with Intel Node Manager
Enhanced power provides data center level power
management monitoring and capping
(requires iDRAC7 Enterprise)
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Benefit
Manage servers independent of the OS type
or status—even if an OS is not installed
Simplified and consistent maintenance
across server platforms
Fast throughput for better performance;
compatibility with setup for switches
More detail allows IT administrators to be
more efficient in diagnosing and remediating
an issue; alerts include a direct, embedded
URL in the email notification to further speed
resolution
Allows for use of a non-Dell SD card
Fine tune data center power usage and
report on historical power usage by rack, row
or room using OpenManage Power Center