Dell
PowerEdge R210 Technical Guide
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Server Update Utility: In addition to the Systems Management Tools and
Documentation and Dell Management Console DVDs, customers have the
option to obtain Server Update Utility DVD. This DVD has an inventory tool
for managing updates to firmware, BIOS, and drivers for either Linux or
Windows operating systems.
16.3
Embedded Server Management
The PowerEdge R210 implements circuitry for the next generation of embedded server
management. It is Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) v2.0 compliant.
The optional iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller) is responsible for acting
as an interface between the host system and its management software and the
periphery devices. These periphery devices consist of the PSUs, the storage backplane,
integrated SAS HBA or PERC 6/I, and control panel with display.
The optional upgrade to iDRAC6 provides features for managing the server remotely or
in data center lights-out environments.
Advanced iDRAC features require the installation of the optional iDRAC6 Enterprise
card.
16.4
Lifecycle Controller and Unified Server Configurator
Embedded management is comprised of four key components:
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Dell Lifecycle Controller
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Dell Unified Server Configurator
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iDRAC6 (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller)
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vFlash (virtual flash media)
Lifecycle Controller powers the embedded management features. It is integrated and
tamperproof storage for system-management tools and enablement utilities (firmware,
drivers, etc.).
Dell Unified Server Configurator (USC) is a local 1:1 graphical user interface embedded
on Lifecycle Controller that aids in local server provisioning in a pre-OS environment.
For servers with iDRAC Express, the Lifecycle Controller offers OS install, platform
updates, platform configuration, and diagnostics capabilities. For servers without
iDRAC6 Express, this utility has limited functionality and offers OS install and
diagnostics capabilities only.
To access the Unified Server Configurator, press the <F10> key within 10 seconds of
the Dell logo’s appearance during the system boot process. Current functionality
enabled by the Unified Server Configurator is detailed in the following table.
