Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 4.50 Manual de usuario

Dell PowerEdge M1000e Chassis Management Controller FirmwareVersion 4.5 User’s Guide

Viewing I/O Module FCoE Session Information Using Web Interface... 178Viewing Stacking I

To edit a slot name using the CMC Web interface:1. In the system tree, go to Chassis Overview → Server Overview and then click Setup → Slot Names. The

Setting DescriptionSet iDRAC Root Password on Server Insertion Specifies whether a server’s iDRAC root password must be changed to the value provided

Setting DescriptionNOTE: Note the following:– The values of the number of IP addresses that are less than the minimum value required for a server type

Setting DescriptionEnable iDRAC IPv6 Enables IPv6 addressing for each iDRAC present in the chassis that is IPv6 capable.Enable iDRAC IPv6 Autoconfigur

To modify the iDRAC Network Settings using the CMC Web interface:1. In the system tree, go to Server Overview, and then click Setup → iDRAC. The Deplo

3. Click Apply to save the settings.Configuring iDRAC VLAN Tag Settings Using RACADM• Specify the VLAN ID and priority of a particular server with the

Boot Device DescriptionVirtual CD/DVD Boot from a virtual CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD ISO image. The optical drive or ISO image file is located on another

To enable boot once for a device, use the cfgServerBootOnce object.For more information about these objects, see the RACADM Command Line Reference Gui

– CMC version 4.45 with 11G servers– CMC version 4.45 and 12G servers with Lifecycle Controller 2 version earlier than 1.1• All Settings — This versio

Completion Status and TroubleshootingAdding or Saving ProfileBefore cloning the properties of a server, first capture the properties to a stored profi

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Accessing Server Profiles PageImporting ProfileYou can import a server profile that is stored on a remote file share to CMC.To import a stored profile

Viewing Profile SettingsTo view Profile settings for a selected server, go to the Server Profiles page. In the Server Profiles section, click View in

Assigning Server Profiles to Slots The Server Profiles page enables you to assign server profiles to slots. To assign a profile to the chassis slots:1

Launching iDRAC From Servers Status PageTo launch the iDRAC management console from the Servers Status page:1. In the system tree, click Server Overvi

3. Click Launch Remote Console.Launching Remote Console from Servers Status PageTo launch a remote console from the Servers Status page:1. In the syst

8Configuring CMC To Send AlertsYou can set alerts and actions for certain events that occur on the managed system. An event occurs when the status of

You can configure the IPv4 and IPv6 alert destinations, email settings, and SMTP server settings, and test these settings.Before configuring the email

To obtain the mask value, use a scientific calculator in hex mode and add the second values of the individual masks (1, 2, 4, and so on) using the <

5. Specify a destination IP address to receive the traps alert:racadm config -g cfgTraps -o cfgTrapsAlertDestIPAddr <IP address> -i <index>

Configuring Email Alert Settings Using RACADMTo send a test email to an email alert destination using RACADM :1. Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console

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9Configuring User Accounts and PrivilegesYou can setup user accounts with specific privileges (role-based authority) to manage your system with CMC an

Privilege Description• Provides services to the chassis, such as date and time, firmware update, and CMC reset.• Is associated with the chassis, such

Privilege DescriptionBased on the privileges responding from the server, CMC firmware decides if the user has the right to perform the action.Listed b

User Group Privileges Granted• Debug Command Administrator• Fabric A Administrator• Fabric B Administrator• Fabric C AdministratorPower User• Login• C

Privilege Set Administrator Permissions Power User Permissions Guest User PermissionsDebug Command AdministratorYes No NoFabric A Administrator Yes Ye

The user is created with the required privileges.Configuring Local Users Using RACADMNOTE: You must be logged in as user root to execute RACADM comman

racadm config -g cfgUserAdmin -o cfgUserAdminPassword-i 2123456racadm config -g cfgUserAdmin -i 2 -ocfgUserAdminPrivilege0x00000001racadm config -g cf

Supported Active Directory Authentication MechanismsYou can use Active Directory to define CMC user access using two methods:•Standard schema solution

Role Group Default Privilege Level Permissions Granted Bit Mask• Server Administrator• Test Alert User• Debug Command Administrator• Fabric A Administ

RACADM...

– If you want the directed call to search the domain controller and global catalog, select the Search AD Server to search (Optional) option and specif

NOTE: For bit mask number values, see the database property chapter of the RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and CMC2. Specify a DNS serv

Directory name so that users can perform authentication and authorization with Active Directory. Additionally, the administrator must add the RAC to a

To configure the objects for the single domain scenario:1. Create two Association Objects.2. Create two RAC Device Objects, RAC1 and RAC2, to represen

1. Ensure that the domain forest function is in Native or Windows 2003 mode.2. Create two Association Objects, A01 (of Universal scope) and A02, in an

Using Dell Schema ExtenderCAUTION: The Dell Schema Extender uses the SchemaExtenderOem.ini file. To make sure that the Dell Schema Extender utility fu

OID 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.7.1.2Attributes dellProductMembersdellPrivilegeMemberTable 25. : dellRAC4Privileges ClassOID 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.12

Assigned OID/Syntax Object Identifier Single ValuedOID: 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.2.1Distinguished Name: (LDAPTYPE_DN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.

Assigned OID/Syntax Object Identifier Single ValuedOID: 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.2.11Boolean (LDAPTYPE_BOOLEAN 1.3.6.1.4.1.1466.115.121.1.7)Attr

Related LinksAdding Objects to Association ObjectCreating RAC Device ObjectCreating Privilege ObjectCreating Association ObjectCreating RAC Device Obj

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You can add groups of Users and RAC devices. The procedure for creating Dell-related groups and non-Dell-related groups is identical.Related LinksAddi

NOTE: Domain controller and global catalog servers that are not correctly configured for all domains and applications may produce unexpected results d

Optional: If you want to specify an LDAP or Global Catalog server instead of using the servers returned by the DNS server to search for a user name, t

added to multiple groups within the directory service. If a user is a member of multiple groups, then the user obtains the privileges of all their gro

NOTE: You must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege.1. In the system tree, go to Chassis Overview, and then click User Authentication →

• $ racadm config -g cfgLDAP -o cfgLDAPBaseDN dc=company,dc=comCMC can be configured to optionally query a DNS server for SRV records. If the cfgLDAPS

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10Configuring CMC For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card LoginThis section provides information to configure CMC for Smart Card login and Single Sign-On (SS

Client Systems• For only Smart Card login, the client system must have the Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 redistributable. For more information see www.mic

NOTE: The cmcname.domainname.com must be lower case as required by RFC and the @REALM_NAME must be uppercase. In addition, CMC supports the DES-CBC-MD

1OverviewThe Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC) for Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis is a systems management hardware and software solution for man

Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory UsersYou can use CMC Web interface or RACADM to configure CMC SSO or smart card login.Rel

Configuring CMC SSO Login Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users Using RACADMIn addition to the steps performed while configuring Active Direc

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11Configuring CMC to Use Command Line ConsolesThis section provides information about the CMC command line console (or serial/Telnet/Secure Shell cons

If your management station is running Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2003, you may experience an issue with the characters in a CMC Telnet session. T

Scheme Type Scheme• 3DES-192-CBC• ARCFOUR-128Message Integrity• HMAC-SHA1-160• HMAC-SHA1-96• HMAC-MD5-128• HMAC-MD5-96Authentication PasswordConfigure

This section describes simple instructions to generate a public/private key pair for both applications. For additional or advanced usage of these tool

To add a public key using the text upload option, type:racadm sshpkauth –i svcacct –k 1 –p 0xfff –t “<public key text>”Deleting Public KeysTo de

10. Select Exit From Minicom and press <Enter>.11. At the command shell prompt, type minicom <Minicom config file name>.12. Press <Ctrl

Table 32. : Mapping I/O Modules to SwitchesI/O Module Label SwitchA1 switch-a1 or switch- 1A2 switch-a2 or switch-2B1 switch-b1 or switch-3B2 switch-b

What Is New In This ReleaseThis release of CMC supports:• Single Click all blade update using Network Share mode• 3000 W AC PSUs• Extended Power Perfo

4. Ensure that On with console redirection via COM1 is enabled.5. Enable Redirection After Boot (default value is Disabled). This option enables BIOS

title Red Hat Linux Advanced Server-up (2.4.9-e.3)root (hd0,00)kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.3 ro root=/dev/sda1initrd /boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.3.imgWhen y

# This does, of course, assume you have powerinstalled and your# UPS is connected and working correctly.pf::powerfail:/sbin/shutdown -f -h +2 "Po

12Using FlexAddress and FlexAdress Plus CardsThis section provides information about FlexAddress and FlexAddress Plus cards, how to configure and use

FlexAddress and FlexAddress Plus ComparisonFlexAddress has 208 addresses divided into 16 server slots, thus each slot is allocated with 13 MACs.FlexAd

Component Minimum Required VersionFC Mezzanine card - Emulex LPe1105-M4, FC8BIOS 3.03a3 and firmware 2.72A2 or laterServer Module BIOS• PowerEdge M600

Activating FlexAddress PlusFlexAddress Plus is delivered on the FlexAddress Plus Secure Digital (SD) card along with the FlexAddress feature.NOTE: The

Dell Feature Cards may contain more than one feature. Once any feature included on a Dell Feature Card has been activated on a chassis, any other feat

The General Chassis Settings page is displayed.The FlexAddress has a value Active or Not Active. The value Active indicates that the feature is instal

Configuring FlexAddressFlexAddress is an optional upgrade that allows server modules to replace the factory-assigned WWN/MAC ID with a WWN/MAC ID prov

• Enhanced server summary, power reporting, and power control pages.• Forced CMC failover and virtual reseat of servers.• iDRAC reset without rebootin

The Deploy FlexAddress page is displayed.2. In the Select Fabrics for Chassis-Assigned WWN/MACs section, select the fabric type for which you want to

where, <slot#> = 1 to 16<fabricName> = A, B, C<state> = 0 or 10 is disable and 1 is enable.Additional FlexAddress Configuration for

Table 34. FlexAddress Commands and OutputSituation Command OutputSD card in the active CMC module is bound to another service tag.$racadm featurecard

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13Managing I/O FabricThe chassis can have up to six I/O modules (IOMs), where each IOM is a pass-through or switch module. The IOMs are classified int

The following figure shows the location of IOMs in the chassis. The location of each IOM is indicated by its group number (A, B, or C). These discrete

MC fabric type. The MC fabric type may not be reported in the CMC user interface until the iDRAC on the server is powered on. Additionally, if the cha

NOTE: Make sure that the I/O Aggregator has valid configurations so that the port link status is up. This page displays the status of the I/O Aggregat

NOTE: For Ethernet switches, the in-band (VLAN1) and out-of-band management IP addresses cannot be the same or on the same network; this results in th

1 GB Port2 STK PortCMC Port InformationThe following TCP/IP ports are required to remotely access CMC through firewalls. These are the ports CMC liste

The Deploy I/O Modules page displays the IOM(s) that are powered on.2. For the required IOM(s), click Reset.A warning message is displayed.3. Click OK

NOTE: The FTOS or IOM software version is displayed in the format X-Y(A-B). For example, 8-3(1-4). If the Rollback Version of the FTOS image is an old

The valid values for <VLAN priority> are 0 – 7. Default is 0.For example:racadm setniccfg -m switch -1 -v 1 7For example:• To remove an IOM VLAN

Viewing the VLAN settings on IOMs Using CMC Web InterfaceTo view the VLAN settings on IOM(s) using the CMC Web interface:1. In the system tree, go to

Updating Untagged VLANs for IOMs Using CMC Web InterfaceTo update untagged VLANs for IOM(s) using the CMC Web interface:1. In the system tree, go to I

14Configuring and Using iKVM The local access KVM module for the Dell M1000e server chassis is called the Avocent Integrated KVM Switch Module, or iKV

Physical Connection InterfacesYou can connect to a server or the CMC CLI console through the iKVM from the chassis front panel, an Analog Console Inte

If a password is assigned, the Password dialog box appears after clicking <Print Screen>.2. Type the password and click OK.The Main dialog box a

Key or Key Sequence ResultNumber Keys Type from the keyboard or keypad.<Caps Lock> Disabled. To change case, use the <Shift> key.Configuri

– Select Slot to display servers numerically by slot number.4. Click OK.Assigning Key Sequences for OSCARTo assign one or more key sequences for OSCAR

Servers Minimum version of CMCPowerEdge M905 CMC 1.2PowerEdge M610 CMC 2.0PowerEdge M610x CMC 3.0PowerEdge M710 CMC 2.0PowerEdge M710HD CMC 3.0PowerEd

To exit without saving the changes, click .Managing Servers With iKVMThe iKVM is an analog switch matrix supporting up to 16 servers. The iKVM switch

Viewing Server StatusThe right columns of the Main dialog box indicates the server status in the chassis. The following table describe the status symb

Configuring Soft SwitchingTo configure OSCAR for soft switching:1. Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface.The Main dialog box appear

Setting Console SecurityOSCAR enables you to configure security settings on the iKVM console. You can setup a screen saver mode that engages after the

– If the mode is set to Screen, the OSCAR flag bounces around the screen for the duration of the test. Before the test starts, a warning popup box dis

To immediately turn on the screen saver, press <Print Screen> and then press <Pause>.Clearing Lost or Forgotten PasswordWhen the iKVM pass

Removing Server from Scan ListStarting the Scan ModeCancelling Scan ModeAdding Servers to the Scan ListTo add servers to the scan list:1. Press <Pr

The Main dialog box is displayed. Select a server in the list.2. Click Commands.The Commands dialog box is displayed.3. Clear the Scan Enable option a

• Enable or disable access to iKVM from front panel• Enable or disable access to iKVM from the Dell CMC consoleRelated LinksUpdating iKVM FirmwareEnab

15Managing and Monitoring PowerThe Dell PowerEdge M1000e server enclosure is the most power-efficient modular server enclosure. It is designed to incl

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

IOM Switches Minimum version of CMCDell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator CMC 4.2Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch CMC 1.0Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband

Viewing Power Budget StatusRedundancy Status and Overall Power HealthConfiguring Power Budget and RedundancyExecuting Power Control OperationsYou can

health is marked non-critical. If the smaller grid cannot support the total chassis power allocations, then grid redundancy status is reported as No R

Figure 7. No Redundancy with three PSUs in the chassisA PSU failure brings other PSUs out of Standby mode, as needed, to support the chassis power all

SPOPR, cannot be enabled. You are prompted to disable Extended Power Performance feature before any of these three features can be enabled.Firmware do

DPSE can be enabled for all three power supply redundancy configurations — No Redundancy, Power Supply Redundancy, and Grid Redundancy.• In a No Redun

Additional PSUs, if present, are utilized to improve power efficiency of the system if DPSE is enabled. Subsequent failures after loss of redundancy m

consumption. Depending on the actual power requirements, the iDRAC power envelope may change over time. iDRAC requests a power step-up only if the ser

to accommodate the higher priority servers. Therefore, after the available power for allocation is exhausted, then CMC reclaims power from lower or eq

Viewing Power Budget StatusYou can view the power budget status using the CMC Web interface or RACADM.Viewing Power Budget Status Using CMC Web Interf

• CMC does not support automated power-down of a lower priority server to allow power up of a higher priority server; however, you can perform user-in

Table 6. Supported Remote Access ConnectionsConnection FeaturesCMC Network Interface ports• GB port: Dedicated network interface for the CMC Web inter

PSU Configuration Dynamic PSU EngagementFirmware ResponsePower Supply RedundancyEnabled CMC alerts you of loss of Power Supply Redundancy. PSUs in sta

FRU error Power supply <number> failed.Unacknowledged 110V operation detected Power supply low input voltage (110) was asserted.110V operation a

Power Conservation and Power BudgetCMC conserves power when the user-configured maximum power limit is reached. When the demand for power exceeds the

The overall power health is at least in Non-Critical state when the chassis is operating in 110V mode and the user has not enabled the 110V operation.

When Dell OpenManage Power Center management of power is disabled, the CMC reverts to the server priority settings before the external management was

where <value> is a number between 2715–16685 representing the maximum power limit in Watts. The default is 16685.For example, the following comm

Executing Power Control OperationsYou can execute the following power control operation for the chassis, servers, and IOMs.NOTE: Power control operati

Executing Power Control Operations for Multiple Servers Using CMC Web InterfaceTo execute power control operation for multiple servers using the Web i

NOTE: To perform power management actions, you must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privilege.Executing Power Control Operations on IOMs Usin

16Troubleshooting and RecoveryThis section explains how to perform tasks related to recovering and troubleshooting problems on the remote system using

Supported Management Console ApplicationsThe CMC supports integration with Dell OpenManage IT Assistant. For more information, see the IT Assistant do

Subsystem RACADM CommandGeneral System/RAC informationgetsysinfoSession informationgetssinfoSensor informationgetsensorinfoSwitches information (IO Mo

Redundancy. (For full Grid Redundancy operation, ensure that a full PSU configuration of six power supplies is available.)– Resolution B: Ensure that

• Problem: Overall server performance decreases when the ambient temperature increases in the data center.– Resolution: This can occur if the System I

NOTE: Since the log is saved as a text file, the graphical images used to indicate severity in the user interface do not appear. In the text file, sev

The Diagnostic Console page is displayed.2. In the Command text box, enter a command and click Submit. .For information about the commands, see the CM

Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol (NTP) ErrorsAfter configuring CMC to synchronize the clock with a remote time server over the network, it may ta

Interpreting LED Colors and Blinking PatternsThe LEDs on the chassis provide the following component status:• Steadily glowing, green LEDs indicate th

Component LED Color, Blinking Pattern StatusGreen, dark Powered offBlue, glowing steadily Normal/stack masterBlue, blinking User-enabled module identi

NOTE: It is not possible to log in to the standby CMC using a serial console.Observing LEDs to Isolate the ProblemFacing the front of CMC as it is ins

When you type recover and then press <Enter> at the recovery prompt, the recover reason and available sub-commands display. An example recover s

Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation. Always read the updates first becaus

The administrator account is temporarily reset regardless if the administrator account was removed, or if the password was changed.NOTE: When the PASS

NOTE: Make sure that the CMC module becomes the active CMC, and remains the active CMC until the remaining steps are completed.4. If the jumpered CMC

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17Using LCD Panel InterfaceYou can use the LCD panel on the chassis to perform configuration and diagnostics, and to obtain status information about t

•To scroll through options on a screen, use the down and up arrow buttons. •To select and save an item on a screen and move to the next screen, use th

Graphical Server Status ScreenGraphical Module Status ScreenEnclosure Menu ScreenModule Status ScreenEnclosure Status ScreenIP Summary ScreenMain Menu

1. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the screen you want to set to the default. 2. Press the center button.The Accept icon is highlighted

• Main MenuUse the navigation buttons to highlight the desired item (highlight the Back icon to return to the Main Menu) and press the center button.

Figure 11. Removing and Installing LCD Module1 cable cover 2 LCD module3 ribbon cable 4 hinges (2)5 screws (2)Table 45. LCD Hardware Troubleshooting I

• The control panel cable is not connected, or is improperly connected.Reseat cables.LCD screen message No CMC Found.No CMC is present in the chassis.

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Severity Message CauseCritical The power supplies are not redundant. Insufficient resources to maintain normal operations.One or more PSU have failed

Table 51. PSU Status ScreensSeverity Message CauseCritical Power supply <number> failed. The PSU has failed.Critical The power input for power s

Severity Message CauseCritical Mezz B<slot number> Status: Add-in Card sensor for Mezz B<slot number>, install error was asserted.Incorrec

Severity Message CauseCritical A PCI parity error was detected on a component at slot <number>.Parity error was detected on the PCI bus.Critical

Table 53. CMC StatusItem DescriptionExample: CMC1, CMC2 Name or Location.No Errors If there are no errors then the message “No Errors” is displayed, e

RPM Current fan speed in RPM.Table 56. PSU StatusItem DescriptionName/Location Example: PSU1, PSU2, and so on.Error Messages If there are no errors th

NOTE: This information is dynamically updatedTable 59. Server StatusItem DescriptionExample: Server 1, Server 2, etc. Name/Location.No Errors If there

The information is displayed only if iDRAC has completed booting. For more information on this feature, see the RACADM Command Line Reference Guide fo

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18Frequently Asked QuestionsThis section lists the frequently asked questions for the following:• RACADM• Managing and Recovering a Remote System• Act

2Installing and Setting Up CMCThis section provides information about how to install the PowerEdge M1000e Chassis Management Controller (CMC) hardware

To address this security concern, upload a CMC server certificate issued to the IP address of CMC. When generating the certificate signing request (CS

Active DirectoryDoes Active Directory support CMC login across multiple trees?Yes. The CMC’s Active Directory querying algorithm supports multiple tre

No activation or modifications to the card should occur. The card is ignored by CMC. In this situation, the $racadm featurecard -s command returns the

NOTE: If the standby CMC firmware is not updated to 1.10 or later and a failover occurs, the FlexAddress feature is not configured. The feature must b

• The iKVM firmware has detected a hardware error. For additional information, view the iKVM status.The iKVM is tiered through the ACI port to an exte

bar of the browser. The browser redirects you to the https (secure mode) and enables you to log in to the CMC. Both http and https are valid for the b

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19Use Case ScenariosThis section helps you in navigating to specific sections in the guide to perform typical use case scenarios.Chassis Basic Configu

3. Save the existing configurations of a server to an external storage card, using the CMC Web interface.For information, see the Adding or Saving Pro

– Allow 110 VAC Operation.• Selecting the check box to enable Server Based Power Management (SBPM), displays the following message:Checking the Server

7. Connect to the CMC IP address and provide default username (root) and password (calvin).8. Provide each iDRAC with an IP address in the CMC Web int

• Changing Power Redundancy Policy from Grid Redundancy Policy to PSU Redundancy Policy on a 3000W AC PSUracadm config -g cfgChassisPower -o cfgChassi

1 Management Network2 Standby CMC3 Active CMCThe following figures provide examples of incorrect cabling of CMC.27

To daisy-chain up to four chassis:1. Connect the GB port of the active CMC in the first chassis to the management network.2. Connect the GB port of th

Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station1. Log in as root to the system running a supported Red Hat Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux Enterprise S

Contents1 Overview...

Proxy ServerTo browse through a proxy server that does not have access to the management network, you can add the management network addresses to the

To disable CRL fetching:1. Start Internet Explorer.2. Click Tools → Internet Options and then click Advanced.3. Scroll to the Security section, clear

If you have more than one chassis you can choose between the basic connection, where each CMC is connected to the management network, or a daisy-chain

network communication. Determine whether your network supports the above network speeds and set it accordingly. If the network configuration does not

You can also configure iDRAC from the CMC GUI.10. Select the Internet Protocol (IPv4, IPv6, or both) that you want to use for the servers.Dynamic Host

NOTE: Using more than one interface at the same time may generate unexpected results.Table 7. CMC InterfacesInterface DescriptionWeb interface Provide

Interface Descriptiondefines the semantics and information types that can be modified in a managed system.The CMC WS-MAN implementation uses SSL on po

3. Click Apply. The settings are saved.Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using RACADMTo set the chassis name or location, date and ti

Configuring LED Blinking Using RACADMOpen a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC, log in, and type:racadm setled -m <module> [-l <ledState&g

3. To enable the user blocking or IP blocking feature, in the Login Lockout Policy section, select Lockout by User Name or Lockout by IP Address (IPV4

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Related LinksAbout Standby CMCCMC Failsafe ModeActive CMC Election ProcessObtaining Health Status of Redundant CMCAbout Standby CMCThe standby CMC is

Obtaining Health Status of Redundant CMCYou can view the health status of the standby CMC in the Web interface. For more information about accessing C

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3Logging In to CMCYou can log in to CMC as a CMC local user, as a Microsoft Active Directory user, or as an LDAP user. The default user name and passw

Logging Into CMC as Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP UserTo log in to CMC, you must have a CMC account with Log In to CMC privilege. The def

• Enable Smart Card login.To log in to CMC as an Active Directory user using smart card:1. Log in to CMC using the link https://<cmcname.domain-nam

After you have configured your management station terminal emulator software and managed node BIOS, perform the following steps to log in to CMC:1. Co

Configure Public Key Authentication over SSHMultiple CMC SessionsThe following table provides the list of multiple CMC sessions that are possible usin

– Special characters: +, &, ?, >, -, }, |, ., !, (, ', ,, _,[, ", @, #, ), *, ;, $, ], /, §, %, =, <, :, {, I, \3. In the Confirm

4Updating FirmwareYou can update firmware for the following:• CMC - active and standby• iKVM• IOMsYou can update firmware for the following server com

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Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using CMC Web InterfaceIn the CMC Web interface, go to any of the following pages to view the current fi

When transferring files to and from CMC, the file transfer icon spins during the transfer. If your icon is animated, make sure that your browser is co

Updating iKVM FirmwareThe iKVM resets and becomes temporarily unavailable after the firmware is successfully uploaded.Related LinksDownloading CMC Fir

CMC allows IOM infrastructure device firmware (IOMINF) updates only if it detects that the IOMINF firmware is out-of-date with the image contained in

Updating Server iDRAC Firmware Using Web InterfaceTo update the iDRAC firmware in the server using CMC Web interface:1. Go to any of the following pag

NOTE: To update component firmware, the CSIOR option must be enabled for servers. To enable CSIOR on:• 11th generation servers — After restarting the

Lifecycle Controller Job OperationsUpdating IOM Infrastructure Device FirmwareServer Component Update SequenceIn case of individual component updates,

Diagnostics 5154A0BIOS 6.2.3M910 iDRAC 3.42_A00Lifecycle Controller 1.5.5.27Diagnostics 5154A0BIOS 2.7.9M710HD iDRAC 2.7.9Lifecycle Controller 1.5.5.2

Diagnostics 5154A0 5158A3BIOS 6.2.3 6.3.0NIC 7.6.15 7.8.15M610x iDRAC 3.42_A00 3.50 A00Lifecycle Controller 1.5.5.27 1.6.0.73Diagnostics 5154A0 5158A3

Diagnostics 4225A2 4231A0BIOS 1.6.6 2.0.21Enabling Lifecycle ControllerYou can enable the Lifecycle Controller service during the server boot process:

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get applied to all the NIC devices on the server. This behavior is inherent in the lifecycle controller functionality and particularly the programming

Upgrading Server Component Firmware From File Using CMC Web InterfaceTo upgrade the server components firmware version to the next version using the U

5. Click Check for Updates to view the firmware updates available in the network share.The Component/Device Firmware Inventory section displays the cu

3. In the Component/Device Update Filter section, select one or more of the following:– BIOS– iDRAC– Lifecycle Controller– 32-Bit Diagnostics– OS Driv

components and devices information and allows you to verify the currently installed components and devices. This occurs when:* The server iDRAC firmwa

For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and CMC available at dell.com/support/manuals.Saving Chassis Inventory Re

6. Click Apply to apply the changes to the network share properties.NOTE: Click Return to Server Component Update to return to the Server Component Up

3. In the Current Version column, select the checkbox for the component or device for which you want to re-install the firmware.4. Select one of the f

Recovering iDRAC Firmware Using CMCiDRAC firmware is typically updated using iDRAC interfaces such as the iDRAC Web interface, the SM-CLP command line

5Viewing Chassis Information and Monitoring Chassis and Component HealthYou can view information and monitor the health for the following:• Active and

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Chassis GraphicsThe chassis is represented by front and back views (the upper and lower images, respectively). Servers and the LCD are shown in the fr

Icon DescriptionNo server is present.Selected Component InformationInformation for the selected component is displayed in three independent sections:•

The Servers Status page provides overviews of the servers in the chassis. For more information, see the CMC Online Help.Viewing Health Status and Info

Viewing Information and Health Status For Individual IOMTo view health status of the individual IOMs, in the CMC Web interface, do any of the followin

Move the cursor over an iKVM subgraphic and a corresponding text hint or screen tip is displayed. The text hint provides additional information for th

6Configuring CMCCMC enables you to configure CMC properties, set up users, and set up alerts to perform remote management tasks.Before you begin confi

Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN SettingsThe LAN settings, such as community string and SMTP server IP address, affect both the CMC and the exter

racadm config -g cfgLanNetworking -o cfgNicIPv4Enable0NOTE: The CMC IPv4 addressing is enabled by default.To enable/disable the CMC IPv6 addressing, t

Setting Static DNS IP addressesNOTE: The Static DNS IP addresses settings are not valid unless the DCHP for DNS address feature is disabled.For IPv4,

Setting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) (IPv4 and IPv6)The MTU property allows you to set a limit for the largest packet that can be passed throug

8 Configuring CMC To Send Alerts...115Enabling Or Disabling Ale

IP filtering compares the IP address of an incoming login to the IP address range that is specified. A login from the incoming IP address is allowed o

3. Then, specify the VLAN priority for the external chassis management network:racadm config -g cfgLanNetworking -ocfgNicVLanPriority <VLAN priorit

NOTE: Since the network transport for the forwarded log entries is UDP, there is no guaranteed delivery of log entries, nor is there any feedback to C

To enable or repair the Removable Flash Media using the CMC Web interface:1. In the System tree, go to Chassis Overview, and then click Chassis Contro

Adding Members to Chassis GroupRemoving a Member from the LeaderDisbanding a Chassis GroupDisabling an Individual Member at the Member ChassisLaunchin

Disbanding a Chassis GroupTo disband a chassis group from the lead chassis:1. Login with administrator privileges to the leader chassis.2. Select the

– On-Change Propagation — Select this option for automatic propagation of the selected chassis property settings. The property changes are propagated

NOTE: If a server is inserted while the chassis is powered off, the model number is not displayed anywhere in the Web interface until the chassis is p

• iDRAC• CPLD• USC• Diagnostics• OS Drivers• RAID• NICNOTE: The inventory information displayed for the chassis group, member chassis, servers, and se

Obtaining CertificatesThe following table lists the types of certificates based on the login type.Table 14. : Types of Login and CertificateLogin Type

Using Telnet Console With CMC...

• A self-signed certificate is not present• The self-signed certificate is corrupt• The self-signed certificate is expired (within 30 day window)The s

CAUTION: When a new CSR is generated, it overwrites any previous CSR on CMC. If a pending CSR is overwritten before its server certificate is granted

NOTE: To upload a Web server key and server certificate, you must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privileges.Uploading Webserver Key and Cert

NOTE: Some configuration files contain unique CMC information (such as the static IP address) that must be modified before you export the file to othe

• If the parser encounters an indexed group, it is the value of the anchored object that differentiates the various indexes.The parser reads in all of

character to the right of the = (for example, a second =, a #, [, ], and so on) is taken as-is. These characters are valid modem chat script character

This file is updated as follows:## Object Group "cfgLanNetworking"#[cfgLanNetworking]cfgNicIpAddress=10.35.9.143# comment, the rest of this

• Blade server configurations with high Thermal Design Power (TDP) processors.• Workloads where performance is a critical.• Systems deployed in enviro

NOTE: If you try to enable MPCM when ECM is enabled, the ECM mode changes to enabled but unsupported state.Configuring Enhanced Cooling Mode for Fans

7Configuring ServerYou can do the following for the server:• Configuring Slot Names• Configuring iDRAC Network Settings• Configuring iDRAC VLAN Tag Se