Users Guide

Using SMCLP
NOTE: SMCLP is only supported in iDRAC versions earlier than 4.00.00.00.
The Server Management Command Line Protocol (SMCLP) specification enables CLI-based systems management. It defines a
protocol for management commands transmitted over standard character oriented streams. This protocol accesses a Common
Information Model Object Manager (CIMOM) using a human-oriented command set. The SMCLP is a sub-component of the
Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) SMASH initiative to streamline systems management across multiple platforms.
The SMCLP specification, along with the Managed Element Addressing Specification and numerous profiles to SMCLP mapping
specifications, describes the standard verbs and targets for various management task executions.
NOTE: It is assumed that you are familiar with the Systems Management Architecture for Server Hardware (SMASH)
Initiative and the Server Management Working Group (SMWG) SMCLP specifications.
The SM-CLP is a subcomponent of the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) SMASH initiative to streamline server
management across multiple platforms. The SM-CLP specification, along with the Managed Element Addressing Specification
and numerous profiles to SM-CLP mapping specifications, describes the standard verbs and targets for various management
task executions.
The SMCLP is hosted from the iDRAC controller firmware and supports SSH and serial-based interfaces. The iDRAC SMCLP
interface is based on the SMCLP Specification Version 1.0 provided by the DMTF organization.
NOTE:
Information about the profiles, extensions, and MOFs are available at https://www.dell.com/support and all DMTF
information is available at dmtf.org/standards/profiles/.
SM-CLP commands implement a subset of the local RACADM commands. The commands are useful for scripting since you can
execute these commands from a management station command line. You can retrieve the output of commands in well-defined
formats, including XML, facilitating scripting and integration with existing reporting and management tools.
Topics:
• System management capabilities using SMCLP
• Running SMCLP commands
• iDRAC SMCLP syntax
• Navigating the map address space
• Using show verb
• Usage examples
System management capabilities using SMCLP
iDRAC SMCLP enables you to:
● Manage Server Power — Turn on, shut down, or reboot the system
● Manage System Event Log (SEL) — Display or clear the SEL records
● View iDRAC user accounts
● View system properties
Running SMCLP commands
You can run the SMCLP commands using SSH interface. Open an SSH and log in to iDRAC as an administrator. The SMCLP
prompt (admin ->)is displayed.
SMCLP prompts:
● yx1x blade servers use -$.
● yx1x rack and tower servers use admin->.
● yx2x blade, rack, and tower servers use admin->.
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