Features
iDRAC9 Basic
iDRAC9 Express
iDRAC9 Express for
Blades
iDRAC9 Enterprise
Improved customer experience
iDRAC -Faster processor, more
memory
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
GUI rendered in HTML5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Add BIOS configuration to iDRAC
GUI
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
iDRAC support for SW RAID
licensing
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Agent-free management
As Dell EMC PowerEdge servers have embedded server lifecycle management, in many cases, there is no need to install an
OpenManage systems management software agent into the operating system of a Dell EMC PowerEdge server. This greatly
simplifies and streamlines the management footprint.
Agent-based management
Most systems management solutions require pieces of software, called agents, to be installed on each node in order to be managed
within the IT environment. Additionally, the same agent is often used as a local interface into the hardware health and may be
accessed remotely as a management interface, typically referred to as a one-to-one interface. For customers that continue to use
agent-based solutions, Dell EMC provides OpenManage Server Administrator.
Dell EMC consoles
The central console in a systems management solution is often referred to as the one-to-many console. The central console provides
a rapid view and insight into the overall health of all systems in the IT environment. The Dell EMC systems management portfolio
includes several powerful consoles, depending upon your needs, including the following:
Dell EMC OpenManage Essentials
OpenManage Essentials is the one-to-many management console for monitoring Dell HW infrastructure including server, storage and
networking, as well as for lifecycle management of PowerEdge servers. It support Windows, Linux, VMware, and HyperV
environments. OME provides a simple and easy interface for system administrators to maximize the uptime and health of Dell
systems. It helps to
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Monitor health status and events for PowerEdge servers, EqualLogic or MD series storage, and PowerConnect and Force 10
switches.
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Provide hardware-level control and management for PowerEdge server, blade system, and internal storage arrays.
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Link and Launch element management interfaces, such as, iDRAC, CMC, EQL group manager etc
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Integrate with the following Dell solutions:
– Dell Repository Manager : Builds customized server update baselines that OpenManage Essentials can use.
– OpenManage Power Center : Optimize power consumption in the servers.
– SupportAssist : Enables automatic hardware failure notification to be sent securely to Dell EMC technical support for
intelligent analysis and diagnosis to optimize availability and reduce manual intervention. This solution is available as part of
Basic Hardware Warranty, ProSupport and ProSupport Plus at no additional cost. Download SupportAssist Enterprise from
dell.com/supportassist
.
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Provide REST interface API support for 3rd Party Integration.
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Manage Server Configuration - it is a fee-based license available on Dell’s 14th generation of PowerEdge servers with iDRAC
Enterprise or iDRAC Express licenses. The key features include the following:
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