Dell PowerEdge T620 Technical Manual page 41

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.
iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller is the heart of Dell's second 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 improve all aspects of a typical
server lifecycle. Table 26 describes the functions and benefits of iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller.
Feature Function
iDRAC7 offers real-time OOB
Out of band discovery, inventory, deployment
(OOB) monitoring, alerting and updates for
servers and internal storage
All server types have the same
Single code base embedded 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)
Upgrades to iDRAC7 Express or
iDRAC7 Enterprise by software
Electronic
licensing key and license portal (may
licensing
require installation of hardware option
for 300-500 series servers)
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 policies,
capping, and usage; report on historical
power usage by rack, row or room using
Power Center Manager (new)
Digital license installed in factory; free 30-
day trial versions are available; uses a license
management portal versus paper-based
licenses and simplifies license management.
For most server models, embedded server
management and electronic licensing
enables feature enhancements that do not
require installation of additional hardware or
system downtime.