User's Manual

28 Configuring the iDRAC
iDRAC Web
Interface
The iDRAC Web interface is a browser-based management
application that you can use to interactively manage the
iDRAC and monitor the managed server. It is the primary
interface for day-to-day tasks, such as monitoring system
health, viewing the system event log, managing local iDRAC
users, and launching the CMC Web interface and console
redirection sessions.
CMC Web Interface In addition to monitoring and managing the chassis, the CMC
Web interface can be used to view the status of a managed
server, configure iDRAC network settings, and to start, stop, or
reset the managed server.
Chassis LCD Panel The LCD panel on the chassis containing the iDRAC can be
used to view the high-level status of the servers in the chassis.
During initial configuration of the CMC, the configuration
wizard allows you to enable DHCP configuration of iDRAC
networking.
Local RACADM The local RACADM command line interface runs on the
managed server. It is accessed from either the iKVM or a
console redirection session initiated from the iDRAC Web
interface. RACADM is installed on the managed server when
you install Dell OpenManage Server Administrator.
RACADM commands provide access to nearly all iDRAC
features. You can inspect sensor data, system event log records,
and the current status and configuration values maintained in
the iDRAC. You can alter iDRAC configuration values,
manage local users, enable and disable features, and perform
power functions such as shutting down or rebooting the
managed server.
iVM-CLI The iDRAC Virtual Media Command Line Interface
(iVM-CLI) provides the managed server access to media on
the management station. It is useful for developing scripts to
install operating systems on multiple managed servers.
Table 2-1. Configuration Interfaces (continued)
Interface Description