User's Manual

20 iDRAC Overview
The iDRAC network interface is disabled by default. It must be configured
before the iDRAC is accessible. After the iDRAC is enabled and configured
on the network, it can be accessed at its assigned IP address with the iDRAC
web interface, telnet or SSH, and supported network management protocols,
such as Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI).
iDRAC Management Features
The iDRAC provides the following management features:
• Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) registration
• Remote system management and monitoring using a Web interface, the
local RACADM command line interface via console redirection, and the
SM-CLP command line over a telnet/SSH connection
• Support for Microsoft Active Directory
®
authentication — Centralizes
iDRAC user IDs and passwords in Active Directory using the standard
schema or an extended schema
• Console Redirection — Provides remote system keyboard, video, and
mouse functions
• Virtual Media — Enables a managed server to access a local media drive on
the management station or ISO CD/DVD images on a network share
• Monitoring — Provides access to system information and status of
components
• Access to system logs — Provides access to the system event log, the
iDRAC log, and the last crash screen of the crashed or unresponsive system
that is independent of the operating system state
• Dell OpenManage™ software integration — Enables you to launch the
iDRAC Web interface from Dell OpenManage Server Administrator or IT
Assistant
• iDRAC alert — Alerts you to potential managed node issues through an e-
mail message or SNMP trap
• Remote power management — Provides remote power management
functions, such as shutdown and reset, from a management console
• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) support
• Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption — Provides secure remote system
management through the Web interface