Users Guide
Table Of Contents
- User’s Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- What’s New for Version 5.1
- Setup and Administration
- Installing Server Administrator
- Using Server Administrator
- Instrumentation Service
- Remote Access Service
- Overview
- Hardware Prerequisites
- Software Prerequisites
- Adding and Configuring DRAC Users
- Configuring an Existing DRAC User
- Configuring the DRAC Network Properties
- Configuring the DRAC Alert Properties
- Configuring DRAC III Dial-in (PPP) Users and Modem Settings
- Configuring the DRAC Remote Features Properties
- Configuring DRAC Security
- Accessing and Using a Dell Remote Access Controller
- Working With the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
- Storage Management Service
- Server Administrator Logs
- Troubleshooting
- Glossary
- Index
130 Glossary
IPMI
Abbreviation for Intelligent Platform Management
Interface, which is an industry standard for
management of peripherals used in enterprise
computers based on Intel architecture. The key
characteristic of IPMI is that inventory, monitoring,
logging, and recovery control functions are available
independent of the main processors, BIOS, and
operating system.
IPX
Abbreviation for internetwork packet exchange.
IRQ
Abbreviation for interrupt request. A signal that data
is about to be sent to or received by a peripheral device
travels by an IRQ line to the microprocessor. Each
peripheral connection must be assigned an IRQ
number. For example, the first serial port in your
system (COM1) is assigned to IRQ4 by default. Two
devices can share the same IRQ assignment, but you
cannot operate both devices simultaneously.
ISA
Acronym for Industry-Standard Architecture. A 16-bit
expansion bus design. The expansion-card connectors
in an ISA system are also compatible with 8-bit ISA
expansion cards.
ISV
Abbreviation for independent software vendor.
ITE
Abbreviation for information technology equipment.
Java
A cross-platform programming language developed by
Sun Microsystems.
JSSE
Abbreviation for Java Secure Socket Extension.
jumper
Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or
more pins emerging from them. Plastic plugs
containing a wire fit down over the pins. The wire
connects the pins and creates a circuit. Jumpers provide
a simple and reversible method of changing the
circuitry in a printed circuit board.
K
Abbreviation for kilo-, indicating 1000.
KB
Abbreviation for kilobyte(s), 1024 bytes.
KB/sec
Abbreviation for kilobyte(s) per second.
Kbit(s)
Abbreviation for kilobit(s), 1024 bits.
Kbit(s)/sec
Abbreviation for kilobit(s) per second.
key combination
A command requiring you to press multiple keys at the
same time. For example, you can reboot your system
by pressing the <Ctrl><Alt><Del> key
combination.
kg
Abbreviation for kilogram(s), 1000 grams.
kHz
Abbreviation for kilohertz, 1000 hertz.
LAN
Acronym for local area network. A LAN system is
usually confined to the same building or a few nearby
buildings, with all equipment linked by wiring
dedicated specifically to the LAN.
lb
Abbreviation for pound(s).