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PowerEdge M910 Technical Guide
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iDRAC6 Enterprise
In addition to upgrading the system with a Lifecycle Controller, iDRAC6 Enterprise 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
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Scripting capability with Dell’s Racadm command-line
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Remote video, keyboard, and mouse (KVM) control with Virtual Console
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Remote media access with Virtual Media
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Dedicated network interface
Additionally, iDRAC6 can be upgraded by adding the vFlash media card. This is a 1 GB Dell branded
SD card that enables a persistent 256 MB virtual flash partition.
A more detailed feature list for iDRAC6 and vFlash media is included in the table below.
Features List for Base Management Functionality, iDRAC, and vFlash Media
Table 17.
Feature
Base
Management
Functionality
iDRAC6 Enterprise
vFlash Media
IPMI 2.0
Web-based GUI
SNMP
WSMAN
SMASH-CLP
Racadm command-line
Shared/Failover Network
Modes
IPv4
VLAN Tagging
IPv6
Dynamic DNS
Dedicated NIC
Role-based Authority
Local Users
Active Directory
SSL Encryption