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15.5 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. iDRAC6 is available as three offerings: iDRAC6 Express, Enterprise, and Virtual
Flash (vFlash) media:
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iDRAC6 Express is most appropriate for SMB customers with limited remote management
needs.
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iDRAC6 Enterprise is appropriate for large, data center customers with distributed servers.
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iDRAC6 with vFlash Media is provided for large enterprise customers with requirements for
system management automation.

15.6 iDRAC Express

The iDRAC Express is standard on the PowerEdge R715. In addition to providing 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 19.

15.7 iDRAC6 Enterprise

The optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The iDRAC6
Enterprise connects directly to the R715 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

15.8 iDRAC6 Enterprise with Virtual Flash (vFlash) Media

The iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the vFlash Media card. This is an 8GB 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 8GB 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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