For more information, refer to the Dell Knowledge Base article Using the Virtual Media function on iDRAC6, iDRAC7, iDRAC8 and iDRAC9. The Virtual Console is a very powerfull to all support maintenance operation.
NOTE: An advantage of the iDRAC include being able to launch a remote console session (similar to Remote Desktop but works even when the OS is not booted up), remote reboot or power on/off your system, and map a virtual disk drive to a remote file share or OS deployment. Almost all current Dell servers have the option for an iDRAC. The iDRAC also provides both a web interface and command line interface that allows administrators to perform remote management tasks. Overview of the Management System This table describes the 3 levels of management, clicking on a menu will display more information.ĭell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) The iDRAC is a piece of hardware that sits on the server motherboard that allows Systems Administrators to update and manage Dell systems, even when the server is turned off. NOTE: Refer to Dell Knowledge Base article How to identify which generation your Dell PowerEdge server belongs to for information on how to identify the generation of a Dell PowerEdge.
