Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller; Table 13. Features List For Base Management Functionality, Idrac, And Vflash Media; Idrac6 Enterprise With Virtual Flash Media - Dell PowerEdge M710 Technical Manual

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17.3.2

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.
iDRAC6 Enterprise is a standard feature on the M710, and Virtual Flash (vFlash) media is a
purchasable option.
17.3.2.1 iDRAC6 Enterprise
The iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The iDRAC6 Enterprise
connects directly to the M915 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
17.3.2.2

iDRAC6 Enterprise with Virtual Flash Media

The iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the virtual flash (vFlash) media card. This is an 8
GB Dell-branded SD card that enables a persistent 256 MB virtual flash partition. The vFlash media
delivers the following key features:
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Support for 8 GB SD storage media
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Can be used as a repository for a pre-OS image, eliminating the need to maintain a network
infrastructure for OS deployment
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Can also be used for permanent diagnostics image for use after system failures, or permanent
failsafe image for periodic configuration changes
A more detailed feature list for base management functionality, iDRAC6 Enterprise, and vFlash media
is shown in Table 13.
Features List for Base Management Functionality, iDRAC, and vFlash Media
Table 13.
Feature
Interface and Standards Support
IPMI 2.0
Web-based GUI
SNMP
WSMAN
SMASH-CLP
Racadm command-
line
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iDRAC6 Enterprise
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vFlash Media
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