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    							Contents21
    cfgVirMediaBootOnce (Read/Write). . . . . . . .  372
    cfgFloppyEmulation (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . .  372
    cfgActiveDirectory
     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  373
    cfgADRacDomain (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . .  373
    cfgADRacName (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . . .  373
    cfgADEnable (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . . . . . . .  374
    cfgADAuthTimeout (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . . . .  377
    cfgADRootDomain (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . . . .  377
    cfgADType (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  378
    cfgADSSOEnable (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . .  378
    cfgStandardSchema
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  378
    cfgSSADRoleGroupIndex (Read Only)
    . . . . . . .  378
    cfgSSADRoleGroupName (Read/Write)
    . . . . . .  379
    cfgSSADRoleGroupDomain (Read/Write)
    . . . . .  379
    cfgSSADRoleGroupPrivilege (Read/Write)
     . . . .  379
    cfgIpmiSerial
     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  380
    cfgIpmiSerialConnectionMode (Read/Write)
     . . .  380
    cfgIpmiSerialBaudRate (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . .  381
    cfgIpmiSerialChanPrivLimit (Read/Write)
     . . . . .  381
    cfgIpmiSerialFlowControl (Read/Write)
     . . . . . .  382
    cfgIpmiSerialHandshakeControl (Read/Write)
     . .  382
    cfgIpmiSerialLineEdit (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . .  382
    cfgIpmiSerialEchoControl (Read/Write)
    . . . . . .  383
    cfgIpmiSerialDeleteControl (Read/Write)
     . . . . .  383
    cfgIpmiSerialNewLineSequence (Read/Write)
     . .  383
    cfgIpmiSerialInputNewLineSequence 
    (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  384
    cfgIpmiSol
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  384
    cfgIpmiSolEnable (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . .  385
    cfgIpmiSolBaudRate (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . . .  385
    cfgIpmiSolMinPrivilege (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . .  385 
    						
    							22Contents
    cfgIpmiSolAccumulateInterval (Read/Write) . . .  386
    cfgIpmiSolSendThreshold (Read/Write)
    . . . . . .  386
    cfgIpmiLan
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  386
    cfgIpmiLanEnable (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . .  387
    cfgIpmiLanPrivLimit (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . .  387
    cfgIpmiLanAlertEnable (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . .  387
    cfgIpmiEncryptionKey (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . .  388
    cfgIpmiPetCommunityName (Read/Write)
    . . . . .  388
    cfgIpmiPef
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  389
    cfgIpmiPefName (Read Only)
     . . . . . . . . . . .  389
    cfgIpmiPefIndex (Read Only)
    . . . . . . . . . . . .  389
    cfgIpmiPefAction (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . .  390
    cfgIpmiPefEnable (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . .  390
    cfgIpmiPet
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  390
    cfgIpmiPetIndex (Read/Write)
     . . . . . . . . . . .  391
    cfgIpmiPetAlertDestIpAddr (Read/Write)
     . . . . .  391
    cfgIpmiPetAlertEnable (Read/Write)
    . . . . . . . .  391
    C Supported RACADM Interfaces . . . . . .  393
    Glossary  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   395
    Index
    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  403 
    						
    							DRAC 5 Overview23
    DRAC 5 Overview
    The Dell™ Remote Access Controller 5 (DRAC 5) is a systems management 
    hardware and software solution designed to provide remote management 
    capabilities, crashed system recovery, and power control functions for 
    Dell systems.
    By communicating with the system’s baseboard management controller 
    (BMC), the DRAC 5 (when installed) can be configured to send you e-mail 
    alerts for warnings or errors related to voltages, temperatures, intrusion, and 
    fan speeds. The DRAC 5 also logs event data and the most recent crash screen 
    (for systems running the Microsoft
    ® Windows® operating system only) to 
    help you diagnose the probable cause of a system crash.
    The DRAC 5 has its own microprocessor and memory, and is powered by the 
    system in which it is installed. The DRAC 5 may be preinstalled on your 
    system, or available separately in a kit. 
    To get started with the DRAC 5, see Getting Started With the DRAC 5.
    What’s New in DRAC 5 for this Release?
    For this release, the DRAC 5 firmware version 1.40:
     Enables support for Microsoft Active Directory® authentication using the 
    Smart Card
     Provides support for logging into the DRAC 5 using Single Sign-On
     Provides sensors for monitoring power consumption. The DRAC 5 uses 
    this data to depict system power consumption through charts and 
    statistics.
     Provides the video playback feature to help administrators view the POST 
    and operating system boot logs of the managed systems
     Improved support for SM–CLP 
    						
    							24DRAC 5 Overview
    DRAC 5 Specifications and Features
    Figure 1-1 shows the DRAC 5 hardware.
    Figure 1-1. DRAC 5 Hardware Features
    DRAC 5 Specifications
    Power Specifications
    Table 1-1 lists the power requirements for the DRAC 5.
    Connectors
     NOTE: The DRAC 5 hardware installation instructions can be found in the Installing 
    a Remote Access Card document or the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide 
    included with your system.  Table 1-1. DRAC 5 Power Specifications
    System Power
    1.2 A on +3.3 V AUX (maximum)
    550 mA on +3.3 V main (maximum)
    0 mA on +5V main (maximum)
    RJ-45 
    Connector50-pin management 
    cable connector 44-pin MII cable 
    connector
    Jumper ConnectorPCIe Connector  
    						
    							DRAC 5 Overview25
    The DRAC 5 includes one onboard 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 NIC, a 50-pin 
    management cable, and a 44-pin MII cable. See Figure 1-1 for the DRAC 5 
    cable connectors.
    The 50-pin management cable is the main interface to the DRAC that 
    provides connectivity to USB, serial, video, and an inter-integrated circuit 
    (I2C) bus. The 44-pin MII cable connects the DRAC NIC to the system’s 
    motherboard. The RJ-45 connector connects the DRAC NIC to an out-of-
    band connection when the DRAC 5 is configured in Dedicated NIC mode.
    Depending on your requirements, you can use the management and MII 
    cables to configure your DRAC in three separate modes. See DRAC Modes 
    for more information.
    DRAC 5 Ports
    Table 1-2 identifies the ports used by the DRAC 5 that listen for a server 
    connection. Table 1-3 identifies the ports that the DRAC 5 uses as a client. 
    This information is required when opening firewalls for remote access to a 
    DRAC 5.
    Table 1-2. DRAC 5 Server Listening Ports
    Port Number Function
    22*Secure Shell (SSH)
    23*Te l n e t
    80*HTTP
    161SNMP Agent
    443*HTTPS
    623RMCP/RMCP+
    3668*Virtual Media server 
    3669*Virtual Media Secure Service 
    5900*Console Redirection keyboard/mouse
    5901*Console Redirection video
    * Configurable port 
    						
    							26DRAC 5 Overview
    Supported Remote Access Connections
    Table 1-4 lists the connection features.
    Table 1-3. DRAC 5 Client Ports
    Port Number Function
    25SMTP
    53DNS
    68DHCP-assigned IP address 
    69TFTP 
    162SNMP trap 
    636LDAPS 
    3269LDAPS for global catalog (GC) 
    Table 1-4. Supported Remote Access Connections
    Connection Features
    DRAC 5 NIC
     10/100 Mbps Ethernet
     DHCP support
     SNMP traps and e-mail event notification
     Dedicated network interface for the DRAC 5 Web-based 
    interface
     Support for telnet/ssh console and RACADM CLI commands 
    including system boot, reset, power-on, and shutdown 
    commands
    Serial port Support for Serial console and RACADM CLI commands 
    including system boot, reset, power-on, and shutdown 
    commands
     Support for text-only console redirection to a VT-100 terminal 
    or terminal emulator 
    						
    							DRAC 5 Overview27
    DRAC 5 Standard Features
    The DRAC 5 provides the following features: 
     Two-factor authentication, which is provided by the Smart Card logon. 
    The two-factor authentication is based on what the users have (the Smart 
    Card) and what they know (the PIN).
     User authentication through Microsoft Active Directory (optional) or 
    hardware-stored user IDs and passwords
     Role-based authority, which enables an administrator to configure specific 
    privileges for each user
     User ID and password configuration through the Web-based interface or 
    RACADM CLI 
     Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) registration
     Remote system management and monitoring using a Web-based interface, 
    serial connection, remote RACADM, or telnet connection.
     Support for Active Directory authentication — Centralizes all DRAC 5 
    user ID and passwords in Active Directory using Standard Schema and 
    Extended Schema.
     Console Redirection — Provides remote system keyboard, video, and 
    mouse functions.
     Virtual Media — Enables a managed system to access a media drive on the 
    management station.
     Access to system event logs — Provides access to the system event log 
    (SEL), DRAC 5 log, and last crash screen of the crashed or unresponsive 
    system that is independent of the operating system state.
     Dell OpenManage software integration — Enables you to launch the 
    DRAC5 Web-based interface from Dell OpenManage Server 
    Administrator or IT Assistant.
     RAC alert — Alerts you to potential managed node issues through e-mail 
    messages or an SNMP trap using the 
    Dedicated, Shared with Failover, or 
    Shared NIC settings.
     Local and remote configuration — Provides local and remote 
    configuration using the RACADM command-line utility.
     Remote power management — Provides remote power management 
    functions from a management console, such as shutdown and reset. 
    						
    							28DRAC 5 Overview
     IPMI support.
     Standards-based management with IPMI over LAN and SM-CLP.
     Sensors for monitoring power consumption. The DRAC 5 uses this data to 
    depict system power consumption through charts and statistics.
     Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption — Provides secure remote system 
    management through the Web-based interface.
     Password-level security management — Prevents unauthorized access to a 
    remote system.
     Role-based authority — Provides assignable permissions for different 
    systems management tasks.
    Other Documents You May Need
    In addition to this User’s Guide, the following documents provide additional 
    information about the setup and operation of the DRAC 5 in your system:
     DRAC 5 online help provides information about using the Web-based 
    interface.
    
    Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant User’s Guide provide information 
    about IT Assistant.
    
    Dell OpenManage Server Administrator’s User’s Guide provides 
    information about installing and using Server Administrator.
    
     Dell OpenManage Server Administrator SNMP Reference Guide 
    documents the Server Administrator SNMP management information 
    base (MIB). The MIB defines variables that extend the standard MIB to 
    cover the capabilities of systems management agents.
    
    Dell OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller Utilities User’s 
    Guide
     provides information about configuring the Baseboard Management 
    Controller (BMC), configuring your managed system using the BMC 
    Management Utility, and additional BMC information.
    
    Dell Update Packages Users Guide provides information about obtaining 
    and using Dell Update Packages as part of your system update strategy.
    
    Dell Systems Software Support Matrix provides information about the 
    various Dell systems, the operating systems supported by these systems, 
    and the Dell OpenManage components that can be installed on these 
    systems. 
    						
    							DRAC 5 Overview29
    The following system documents are also available to provide more 
    information about the system in which your DRAC 5 is installed:
     The Product Information Guide provides important safety and regulatory 
    information. For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory 
    Compliance home page at 
    www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 
    Warranty information may be included within this document or as a 
    separate document. 
     The 
    Rack Installation Guide and Rack Installation Instructions included 
    with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
     The 
    Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting 
    up your system, and technical specifications.
     The 
    Hardware Owner’s Manual provides information about system 
    features and describes how to troubleshoot the system and install or 
    replace system components.
     Systems management software documentation describes the features, 
    requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software. 
     Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), 
    configure, and use the operating system software.
     Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides 
    information to configure and install these options.
     Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to 
    the system, software, and/or documentation.
     NOTE: Always read the updates first because they often supersede 
    information in other documents.
     Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute 
    updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference 
    material intended for experienced users or technicians. 
    						
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