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The Dell OpenManage™ systems management portfolio includes powerful hardware and software
management tools and consoles. OpenManage simplifies the lifecycle of deploying, updating,
monitoring, and maintaining your Dell PowerEdge servers.
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) with Lifecycle Controller is the heart of the
second generation of Dell PowerEdge server embedded management functionality. In addition to
enabling agent-free management, iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller provides remote access to the
system—whether or not there is a functioning operating system running on the server. These
embedded features improve all aspects of a typical server lifecycle. Table 27 describes the functions
and benefits of iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller.
Feature Function
iDRAC7 offers real-time, agent-free OOB
Out of band monitoring, inventory, and alerting for
(OOB) servers, direct-attach storage, and
network cards
All server types have the same embedded
Single code base
management hardware and firmware
Dedicated
GigE port
Gigabit Ethernet replaces 10/100 on
(PowerEdge
predecessor iDRAC6
rack and tower
systems)
Simplified, more informative, and
Email alerts expanded coverage than previous
versions of iDRAC
vFlash media Enabled with iDRAC7 Enterprise
Integration with Intel Node Manager
Enhanced power provides data center level power
management monitoring and capping
(requires iDRAC7 Enterprise)
To obtain a software license key for
iDRAC7 Express or iDRAC7 Enterprise
Electronic after server purchase, submit a request to
licensing purchase a software license key through
the Dell Licensing Portal or with a Dell
sales representative
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Benefit
Receive hardware notifications and email
alerts, independent of the OS or hypervisor
type or status—even if an OS or hypervisor is
not installed
Simplified and consistent maintenance
across server platforms
Fast throughput for better performance;
compatibility with setup for switches
Explicit, detailed information allows IT
administrators to be more efficient in
diagnosing and remediating an issue; an
embedded URL in e-mail alert notifications
enables launch to iDRAC7 GUI or virtual
console
Allows for use of a non-Dell SD card
Fine tune data center power usage and
report on historical power usage by rack, row
or room using OpenManage Power Center
New systems come with digital license
installed in the factory; free 30-day trial
versions are available; uses a license
management portal versus paper-based
licenses to simplify license management