Owners Manual

3. selection ("check") button
LCD Module Features
The primary function of the LCD module is to provide real-time information on the health and status of the modules in the enclosure.
LCD module features include:
• A deployment setup wizard that allows you to configure the CMC module’s network settings during initial system set up.
• Menus to configure the iDRAC in each blade.
• Status information screens for each blade.
• Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including the I/O modules, fans, CMC, iKVM, and
power supplies.
• A Network Summary screen listing the IP addresses of all components in the system.
• Real time power consumption statistics, including high and low values, and average power consumption.
• Ambient temperature values.
• AC power information.
• Critical failure alerts and warnings.
Using The LCD Module Menus
Key
Action
Left and right
arrows
Move between screens.
Up or down arrow Move to the previous or next option on a screen.
Center button Select and save an item and move to the next screen.
Main Menu
The Main Menu options include links to the LCD Setup Menu, Server Menu, and Enclosure Menu.
LCD Setup Menu
You can change the default language and start-up screen for the LCD menu screens using this menu.
Server Menu
From the Server Menu dialog box, you can highlight each blade in the enclosure using the arrow keys, and view its status.
• A blade that is turned off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle. An active blade is indicated by a green rectangle. If a blade has
errors, this condition is indicated by an amber rectangle.
• To select a blade, highlight it and press the center button. A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the blade and any errors
present.
Enclosure Menu
The Enclosure Menu includes options for Module Status, Enclosure Status, and Network Summary.
• In the Module Status dialog box, you can highlight each component in the enclosure and view its status.
• A module that is turned off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle. An active module is indicated by a green rectangle. If a
module has errors, it is indicated by an amber rectangle.
• If a module is selected, a dialog box displays the current status of the module and any errors present.
• In the Enclosure Status dialog box, you can view the enclosure status, any error conditions, and power consumption statistics.
• The Network Summary screen lists the IP addresses for the CMC and iDRAC in each blade, and other components in the enclosure.
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