Dell POWEREDGE 1955 - Manual (Page 14)

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General System Configuration
DRAC/MC Configuration Interface Options
You can configure the DRAC/MC and update DRAC/MC firmware using the following interfaces:
• Web-based interface – Enables you to access the DRAC/MC using a supported Web browser
through the DRAC/MC NIC. See "Web-Based Interface" on page 13.
• Telnet – Provides access to serial and RACADM CLI commands, and text console redirection
through the DRAC/MC network interface. See "Serial or Telnet Console Interface"
on page 14.
Table 1-1. DRAC/MC Module Indicators
Indicator Type Icon Activity
Indicator Indicator Code
Network interface
controller link
indicator Off LAN is not linked.
Green LAN is linked.
Network interface
controller activity
indicator Off LAN is not active.
Amber blinking Indicates that the DRAC/MC and the LAN are
communicating.
Primary/standby
indicator Off The DRAC/MC is a backup for the primary DRAC/MC
(redundant DRAC/MC configurations only)
Green The DRAC/MC is active for systems management.
Green blinking The DRAC/MC is in recovery mode or
manufacturing mode.
Fault indicator Off The DRAC/MC is operating normally.
Amber In a single (nonredundant) configuration, the
DRAC/MC failed.
Amber blinking In a redundant configuration, this DRAC/MC failed.
Serial connector None Used for a serial connection with a null modem cable.