Reference Guide

General System Configuration 11

Configuring the DRAC/MC Module

This section includes general configuration information for the DRAC/MC module. For detailed

information on configuring the DRAC/MC and using the remote management features of the

DRAC/MC, see

the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User’s Guide.

DRAC/MC Module Features

The DRAC/MC provides serial and Ethernet management ports, a status indicator when

redundant DRAC/MCs are installed, and status indicators for the DRAC/MC (see Figure 1-4).

Table 1-1 provides information about the status indicators.

NOTICE: The DRAC/MC must have a firmware version of 1.3 or later.

NOTICE: To support redundant DRAC/MC operation, both modules must have firmware version 1.3 or

later. Mixing two DRAC/MC modules with firmware versions earlier than 1.3 may cause the enclosure to

power down I/O modules in bays I/O 3 and I/O 4 without user intervention. See "Updating the DRAC/MC

Module Firmware" on page 19 for information on updating the firmware.

Figure 1-4. DRAC/MC Module Features

1 activity indicator 2 link indicator 3 primary/standby indicator

(redundant DRAC/MC

configurations only)

4 fault indicator 5 serial connector