Users Guide

The settings are persistent, which means that once they are set and applied, they do not automatically change to the default setting
during system reboot, power cycling, iDRAC, or BIOS updates. A few Dell servers may or may not support some or all of these custom
user cooling options. If the options are not supported, they are not displayed or you cannot provide a custom value.
3. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes.
The thermal settings are configured.
Modifying PCIe airflow settings using iDRAC web interface
Use the PCIe airflow settings when increased thermal margin is desired for custom high powered PCIe cards.
NOTE: PCIe airflow settings is not available on MX platforms.
To modify the PCIe airflow settings:
1. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > Cooling Configuration.
The PCIe Airflow Settings page is displayed below the fan settings section.
2. Specify the following:
• LFM Mode — Select the Custom mode to enable the custom LFM option.
• Custom LFM — Enter the LFM value.
3. Click Apply to apply the settings.
The following message is displayed:
It is recommended to reboot the system when a thermal profile change has been made. This is
to ensure all power and thermal settings are activated.
Click Reboot Later or Reboot Now.
NOTE: You must reboot the system for the settings to take effect.
Setting up management station
A management station is a computer used for accessing iDRAC interfaces to remotely monitor and manage the PowerEdge server(s).
To set up the management station:
1. Install a supported operating system. For more information, see the release notes.
2. Install and configure a supported Web browser. For more information, see the release notes.
3. Install the latest Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (required if Java plug-in type is used to access iDRAC using a Web browser).
NOTE: You need Java 8 or later to use this feature and to launch iDRAC Virtual Console over an IPv6 network.
4. From the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD, install Remote RACADM and VMCLI from the SYSMGMT folder.
Else, run Setup on the DVD to install Remote RACADM by default and other OpenManage software. For more information about
RACADM, see iDRAC RACADM CLI Guide available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
5. Install the following based on the requirement:
• Telnet
• SSH client
• TFTP
• Dell OpenManage Essentials
Accessing iDRAC remotely
To remotely access iDRAC Web interface from a management station, make sure that the management station is in the same network as
iDRAC. For example:
• Blade servers — The management station must be on the same network as CMC and OME Modular. For more information on
isolating CMC network from the managed system’s network, see the Chassis Management Controller User's Guide available at
www.dell.com/cmcmanuals.
• Rack and tower servers — Set the iDRAC NIC to Dedicated or LOM1 and make sure that the management station is on the same
network as iDRAC.
To access the managed system’s console from a management station, use Virtual Console through iDRAC Web interface.
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Setting up managed system