Dell PowerEdge C6100 User Manual

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Using the Baseboard Management Controller

Table 1-5. Power Control Options

Radio Button

Description

Reset Server

Reboot server without powering off (warm

boot). Power Off Server – Immediate

Powers off the server.

Power Off Server – Orderly Shutdown

Shuts down the

server. Power On Server

Powers on the server.

Power Cycle Server

Powers off, then reboots the server (cold boot).

Console Redirection

The most powerful feature of the Dell Remote Management Controller is the ability to redirect
the host system’s console, managing the host system as though it were physically in front of
you. Note the following about console redirection:

• You can run a maximum of four simultaneous redirection sessions.
• The Java

®

Video Viewer (version 1.5.15 or later) is required to run the console

redirection. If the BMC detects that the video viewer is not installed, you are prompted
to install it.

• The recommended display resolution on the management station is at least 1280 x

1024 pixels at 60Hz with 32 bit color. If the resolution does not meet this minimum,
you will be unable to view the console in full screen mode.

• Before using console redirection, verify that your mouse mode is correct. See “Mouse Mode”.

To start a remote console session from the Console Redirection window, click the Java
Console button. This launches the redirection console via the JViewer Java applet. For
further information on remote console sessions, see “Running Virtual Media”.

Maintenance

The Maintenance menu selection allows you to upgrade to the latest firmware version through the
GUI. The following data is included in the BMC firmware package:

• Compiled BMC firmware code and data
• Web-based user interface, JPEG, and other user interface data files
• Default configuration files

NOTE:

The firmware update retains the current BMC settings.

NOTE:

You can also update the firmware using trivial file transfer protocol (TFTP). See

“Updating Firmware Using the TFTP Flash

Interface”.

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