Users Guide

54 End-to-End Hardware Management
2 From Hosts and Clusters , select the host system in the tree view and select
the Management Plug-In tab.
3 Under Host Commands , select Blink Indicator Light .
4 Select Blink On , and use the Timout drop-down menu to set the time
period. Click
OK to cause the light to start blinking.
5 To stop the light from continuing to blink, select Blink Off and click OK .
Server-Based Management Tools
There are two server-based management tools, iDRAC6/DRAC and OMSA,
that can be launched from the Management Plug-In tab.
• Click Launch Remote Access to launch the iDRAC 6 user interface.
• Click
Launch OMSA to launch the OpenManage Server Administrator
user interface URL that was entered into the management center either
during the initial configuration wizard or using
Settings −> General . The
URL is for the server administrator Web server, and must be installed on a
Windows-based management station.
• Click
Launch CMC to launch the Chassis Management Controller user
interface.
Proactive Systems Management
Proactive Systems Management is a free remote-support software that can be
used to:
• Monitor potential hardware failures
• Alert you of potential problems within five minutes of detection
• Help uncover and analyze problems with automated diagnostics
• Provide proactive dispatch of qualified parts, direct from Dell
• Help accelerate resolution by automatically generating a support case
when a hardware fault is detected
• Provide advanced notification of upcoming service contract expirations
• Provide a consolidated view of the IT environment
• Allow corrective action to be taken to minimize downtime
This software is a separate service that must be installed and configured
outside of the Plug-In.