Dell iDRAC7 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for Dell iDRAC7. We have 1 Dell iDRAC7 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual

Dell iDRAC7 User Manual (252 pages)

Brand: Dell | Category: IP Access Controllers | Size: 7.13 MB

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  Table of Contents
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1 Overview
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  Benefits of Using Idrac7 with Lifecycle Controller
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  Key Features
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  New in This Release
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  How to Use This User's Guide
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  Supported Web Browsers
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  Managing Licenses
  - 19
    Types of Licenses
  - 19
    Acquiring Licenses
  - 19
    License Operations
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  Licensable Features in Idrac7
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  Interfaces and Protocols to Access Idrac7
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  Idrac7 Port Information
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  Other Documents You May Need
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  Social Media Reference
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  Contacting Dell
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  Accessing Documents From Dell Support Site
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2 Logging Into Idrac7
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  Logging Into Idrac7 As Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User
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  Logging Into Idrac7 Using Smart Card
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    Logging Into Idrac7 As a Local User Using Smart Card
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    Logging Into Idrac7 As an Active Directory User Using Smart Card
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  Logging Into Idrac7 Using Single Sign-On
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    Logging Into Idrac7 SSO Using Idrac7 Web Interface
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    Logging Into Idrac7 SSO Using CMC Web Interface
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  Accessing Idrac7 Using Remote RACADM
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    Validating CA Certificate to Use Remote RACADM On Linux
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  Accessing Idrac7 Using Local RACADM
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  Accessing Idrac7 Using Firmware RACADM
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  Accessing Idrac7 Using SMCLP
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  Logging in to Idrac7 Using Public Key Authentication
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  Multiple Idrac7 Sessions
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  Changing Default Login Password
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  Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message
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    Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message Using Web Interface
  - 35
    Enabling or Disabling Warning Message to Change Default Login Password Using RACADM
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3 Setting Up Managed System and Management Station
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  Setting Up Idrac7 IP Address
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  Setting Up Management Station
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    Accessing Idrac7 Remotely
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  Setting Up Managed System
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  Configuring Supported Web Browsers
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  Updating Device Firmware
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  Viewing and Managing Staged Updates
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    Viewing and Managing Staged Updates Using Idrac7 Web Interface
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    Viewing and Managing Staged Updates Using RACADM
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  Rolling Back Device Firmware
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  Backing Up Server Profile
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  Importing Server Profile
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  Monitoring Idrac7 Using Other Systems Management Tools
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4 Configuring Idrac7
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  Viewing Idrac7 Information
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    Viewing Idrac7 Information Using Web Interface
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    Viewing Idrac7 Information Using RACADM
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  Modifying Network Settings
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  Configuring Services
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  Using VNC Client to Manage Remote Server
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  Configuring Front Panel Display
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    Configuring LCD Setting
  - 76
    Configuring System ID LED Setting
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  Configuring Time Zone and NTP
  - 77
    Configuring Time Zone and NTP Using Idrac Web Interface
  - 77
    Configuring Time Zone and NTP Using RACADM
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  Setting First Boot Device
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  Enabling or Disabling OS to Idrac Pass-Through
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  Obtaining Certificates
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  Configuring Multiple Idrac7S Using RACADM
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  Disabling Access to Modify Idrac7 Configuration Settings On Host System
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5 Viewing Idrac7 and Managed System Information
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  Viewing Managed System Health and Properties
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  Viewing System Inventory
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  Viewing Sensor Information
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  Checking the System for Fresh Air Compliance
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  Viewing Historical Temperature Data
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    Viewing Historical Temperature Data Using Idrac7 Web Interface
  - 97
    Viewing Historical Temperature Data Using RACADM
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  Inventory and Monitoring Storage Devices
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    Monitoring Storage Device Using Web Interface
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    Monitoring Storage Device Using RACADM
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  Inventory and Monitoring Network Devices
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  Inventory and Monitoring FC HBA Devices
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    Monitoring FC HBA Devices Using Web Interface
  - 101
    Monitoring FC HBA Devices Using RACADM
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  Viewing Flexaddress Mezzanine Card Fabric Connections
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  Viewing or Terminating Idrac7 Sessions
  - 102
    Terminating Idrac7 Sessions Using Web Interface
  - 102
    Terminating Idrac7 Sessions Using RACADM
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6 Setting Up Idrac7 Communication
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  Communicating with Idrac7 Through Serial Connection Using DB9 Cable
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  Switching Between RAC Serial and Serial Console While Using DB9 Cable
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    Switching From Serial Console to RAC Serial
  - 107
    Switching From RAC Serial to Serial Console
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  Communicating with Idrac7 Using IPMI SOL
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  Communicating with Idrac7 Using IPMI Over LAN
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  Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM
  - 114
    Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using Web Interface
  - 115
    Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using RACADM
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  Disabling Local RACADM
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  Enabling IPMI On Managed System
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  Configuring Linux for Serial Console During Boot
  - 116
    Enabling Login to the Virtual Console After Boot
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  Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
  - 118
    Using Public Key Authentication for SSH
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7 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
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  Configuring Local Users
  - 121
    Configuring Local Users Using Idrac7 Web Interface
  - 122
    Configuring Local Users Using RACADM
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  Configuring Active Directory Users
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  Configuring Generic LDAP Users
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8 Configuring Idrac7 for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
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  Prerequisites for Active Directory Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
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  Configuring Idrac7 SSO Login for Active Directory Users
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    Configuring Idrac7 SSO Login for Active Directory Users Using Web Interface
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    Configuring Idrac7 SSO Login for Active Directory Users Using RACADM
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  Configuring Idrac7 Smart Card Login for Local Users
  - 148
    Uploading Smart Card User Certificate
  - 149
    Uploading Trusted CA Certificate for Smart Card
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  Configuring Idrac7 Smart Card Login for Active Directory Users
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  Enabling or Disabling Smart Card Login
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9 Configuring Idrac7 to Send Alerts
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  Enabling or Disabling Alerts
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  Filtering Alerts
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    Filtering Alerts Using Idrac7 Web Interface
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    Filtering Alerts Using RACADM
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  Setting Event Alerts
  - 153
    Setting Event Alerts Using Web Interface
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    Setting Event Alerts Using RACADM
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  Setting Alert Recurrence Event
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    Setting Alert Recurrence Events Using Idrac7 Web Interface
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    Setting Alert Recurrence Events Using RACADM
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  Setting Event Actions
  - 154
    Setting Event Actions Using Web Interface
  - 154
    Setting Event Actions Using RACADM
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  Configuring Email Alert, SNMP Trap, or IPMI Trap Settings
  - 155
    Configuring IP Alert Destinations
  - 156
    Configuring Email Alert Settings
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  Configuring WS Eventing
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  Alerts Message Ids
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10 Managing Logs
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  Viewing System Event Log
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  Viewing Lifecycle Log
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    Viewing Lifecycle Log Using Web Interface
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    Viewing Lifecycle Log Using RACADM
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  Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs
  - 163
    Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs Using Web Interface
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    Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs Using RACADM
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  Adding Work Notes
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  Configuring Remote System Logging
  - 164
    Configuring Remote System Logging Using Web Interface
  - 164
    Configuring Remote System Logging Using RACADM
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11 Monitoring and Managing Power
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  Monitoring Power
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    Monitoring Power Using Web Interface
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    Monitoring Power Using RACADM
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  Executing Power Control Operations
  - 168
    Executing Power Control Operations Using Web Interface
  - 168
    Executing Power Control Operations Using RACADM
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  Power Capping
  - 168
    Power Capping in Blade Servers
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    Viewing and Configuring Power Cap Policy
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  Configuring Power Supply Options
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  Enabling or Disabling Power Button
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12 Configuring and Using Virtual Console
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  Supported Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates
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  Configuring Web Browsers to Use Virtual Console
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  Configuring Virtual Console
  - 177
    Configuring Virtual Console Using Web Interface
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    Configuring Virtual Console Using RACADM
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  Previewing Virtual Console
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  Launching Virtual Console
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  Using Virtual Console Viewer
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    Synchronizing Mouse Pointers
  - 181
    Passing All Keystrokes Through Virtual Console
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13 Managing Virtual Media
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  Supported Drives and Devices
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  Configuring Virtual Media
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  Accessing Virtual Media
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    Launching Virtual Media Using Virtual Console
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    Launching Virtual Media Without Using Virtual Console
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    Adding Virtual Media Images
  - 189
    Viewing Virtual Device Details
  - 189
    Resetting USB
  - 189
    Mapping Virtual Drive
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    Unmapping Virtual Drive
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  Setting Boot Order Through BIOS
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  Enabling Boot Once for Virtual Media
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14 Installing and Using VMCLI Utility
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  Installing VMCLI
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  Running VMCLI Utility
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  VMCLI Syntax
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    VMCLI Commands to Access Virtual Media
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    VMCLI Operating System Shell Options
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15 Managing Vflash SD Card
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  Configuring Vflash SD Card
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  Managing Vflash Partitions
  - 201
    Creating an Empty Partition
  - 201
    Creating a Partition Using an Image File
  - 202
    Formatting a Partition
  - 203
    Viewing Available Partitions
  - 203
    Modifying a Partition
  - 204
    Attaching or Detaching Partitions
  - 205
    Deleting Existing Partitions
  - 206
    Downloading Partition Contents
  - 207
    Booting to a Partition
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16 Using SMCLP
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  System Management Capabilities Using SMCLP
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  Running SMCLP Commands
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  Idrac7 SMCLP Syntax
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  Navigating the MAP Address Space
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  Using Show Verb
  - 213
    Using the -Display Option
  - 213
    Using the -Level Option
  - 213
    Using the -Output Option
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  Usage Examples
  - 213
    Server Power Management
  - 214
    SEL Management
  - 215
    MAP Target Navigation
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17 Using Idrac Service Module
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  Installing Idrac Service Module
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  Idrac Service Module Monitoring Features
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  Using Idrac Service Module From Idrac Web Interface
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  Using Idrac Service Module From RACADM
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18 Deploying Operating Systems
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  Deploying Operating System Using VMCLI
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  Deploying Operating System Using Remote File Share
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  Deploying Operating System Using Virtual Media
  - 225
    Installing Operating System From Multiple Disks
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  Deploying Embedded Operating System On SD Card
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    Enabling SD Module and Redundancy in BIOS
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19 Troubleshooting Managed System Using Idrac7
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  Using Diagnostic Console
  - 227
    Scheduling Remote Automated Diagnostics
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    Scheduling Remote Automated Diagnostics Using RACADM
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  Viewing Post Codes
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  Viewing Boot and Crash Capture Videos
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  Viewing Logs
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  Viewing Last System Crash Screen
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  Viewing Front Panel Status
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    Viewing System Front Panel LCD Status
  - 230
    Viewing System Front Panel LED Status
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  Hardware Trouble Indicators
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  Viewing System Health
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  Generating Tech Support Report
  - 232
    Generating Tech Support Report Using Web Interface
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  Checking Server Status Screen for Error Messages
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  Restarting Idrac7
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    Resetting Idrac7 Using Idrac7 Web Interface
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    Resetting Idrac7 Using RACADM
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  Resetting Idrac7 to Factory Default Settings
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    Resetting Idrac7 to Factory Default Settings Using Idrac7 Web Interface
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    Resetting Idrac7 to Factory Default Settings Using Idrac Settings Utility
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20 Frequently Asked Questions
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  System Event Log
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  Network Security
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  Active Directory
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  Single Sign-On
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  Smart Card Login
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  Virtual Console
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  Virtual Media
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  Vflash SD Card
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  SNMP Authentication
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  Storage Devices
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  Racadm
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  Miscellaneous
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21 Use Case Scenarios
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  Troubleshooting an Inaccessible Managed System
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  Obtaining System Information and Assess System Health
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  Setting Up Alerts and Configuring Email Alerts
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  Viewing and Exporting Lifecycle Log and System Event Log
- 250
  Interfaces to Update Idrac Firmware
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  Performing Graceful Shutdown
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  Creating New Administrator User Account
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  Launching Server's Remote Console and Mounting a USB Drive

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Manuals and User Guides for Dell iDRAC7. We have 1 Dell iDRAC7 manual available for free PDF download: User Manual

Dell iDRAC7 User Manual (252 pages)

Table of Contents

15 1 Overview

29 2 Logging Into Idrac7

37 3 Setting Up Managed System and Management Station

67 4 Configuring Idrac7

93 5 Viewing Idrac7 and Managed System Information

103 6 Setting Up Idrac7 Communication

121 7 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges

145 8 Configuring Idrac7 for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login

151 9 Configuring Idrac7 to Send Alerts

161 10 Managing Logs

167 11 Monitoring and Managing Power

173 12 Configuring and Using Virtual Console

185 13 Managing Virtual Media

193 14 Installing and Using VMCLI Utility

197 15 Managing Vflash SD Card

209 16 Using SMCLP

217 17 Using Idrac Service Module

221 18 Deploying Operating Systems

227 19 Troubleshooting Managed System Using Idrac7

235 20 Frequently Asked Questions

249 21 Use Case Scenarios

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15
1 Overview

29
2 Logging Into Idrac7

37
3 Setting Up Managed System and Management Station

67
4 Configuring Idrac7

93
5 Viewing Idrac7 and Managed System Information

103
6 Setting Up Idrac7 Communication

121
7 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges

145
8 Configuring Idrac7 for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login

151
9 Configuring Idrac7 to Send Alerts

161
10 Managing Logs

167
11 Monitoring and Managing Power

173
12 Configuring and Using Virtual Console

185
13 Managing Virtual Media

193
14 Installing and Using VMCLI Utility

197
15 Managing Vflash SD Card

209
16 Using SMCLP

217
17 Using Idrac Service Module

221
18 Deploying Operating Systems

227
19 Troubleshooting Managed System Using Idrac7

235
20 Frequently Asked Questions

249
21 Use Case Scenarios