Embedded system management, Idrac settings utility, Entering the idrac settings utility – Dell PowerEdge VRTX User Manual

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Description

Add Boot Option

Adds a new boot option.

Delete Boot Option

Deletes an existing boot option.

Embedded System Management

The Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management throughout the server’s lifecycle. The
Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can function independently of the operating system.

NOTE: Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features provided by the Lifecycle Controller.

For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the
operating system, see the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/support/manuals.

iDRAC Settings Utility

The iDRAC Settings utility is an interface to setup and configure the iDRAC parameters using UEFI. You can enable or
disable various iDRAC parameters using the iDRAC7 Settings Utility, for example:

NOTE: Some of the features mentioned in the list may require the iDRAC7 Enterprise License upgrade.

Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC local area network through the dedicated iDRAC Enterprise card port or

the embedded NIC

Enable or disable IPMI over LAN

Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination

Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices

For more information on using iDRAC7, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide, at dell.com/supoort/manuals.

Entering The iDRAC Settings Utility

1.

Turn on or restart the managed system.

2.

Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).

3.

In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings.

The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

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