Dell PowerEdge M1000e Guía de usuario

Dell PowerEdge M1000e Chassis Management Controller FirmwareVersion 5.0 User’s Guide

Monitoring IOM Health...194Viewing I

NOTE: Only X509, Base-64 encoded certificates are accepted by CMC. Certificates using other encoding schemes such as DER, are not accepted. Uploading

NOTE: Redirecting the CMC configuration to a file using getconfig -f is only supported with the remote RACADM interface.3. Modify the configuration fi

Indexes may be created and deleted. Over time the group may become fragmented with used and unused indexes. If an index is present, it is modified. If

Command Line Reference Guide . The following example displays a group name, object, and the object’s property value:[cfgLanNetworking] -{group name}cf

Example:## Object Group "cfgLanNetworking"#[cfgLanNetworking]cfgNicIpAddress=10.35.10.110cfgNicGateway=10.35.10.1This file is updated as fol

Configuring Enhanced Cooling Mode for FansThe Enhanced Cooling Mode (ECM) feature provides additional cooling support using the third generation M1000

• ECM is already enabled and the fan configuration is changed to Mixed Mode or all fans do not support ECM mode. In this case, the ECM mode can be dis

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

The slot name setting does not extend to the optional iKVM. The slot name information is available through the iKVM FRU.The slot name setting in the C

Setting DescriptionNOTE: This includes the root user password if the Set iDRAC Root Password on Server Insertion box is checked.By default, this optio

Enabling or Disabling Access to iKVM from Front Panel... 216Enabling Access to iKVM from the D

Setting DescriptionMask, and QuickDeploy Gateway are disabled, and cannot be modified since DHCP is used to automatically assign these settings for ea

Setting DescriptionNOTE: The subnet mask and the gateway are not incremented like the IP address.For example, if the starting IP address is 192.168.0.

NOTE: When there is a LAN or IPMI over LAN difference, the user is prompted to accept the QuickDeploy IP address setting. If the difference is the DHC

For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line Reference Guide available at dell.com/suppor

Configuring iDRAC VLAN Tag Settings Using Web InterfaceTo configure VLAN for server using the CMC Web interface:1. Go to any of the following pages:•

The boot device that you specify must exist and contain bootable media.You can set the following devices for first boot.Table 16. : Boot DevicesBoot D

Setting First Boot Device For Individual Server Using CMC Web InterfaceTo set the first boot device for servers, you must have Server Administrator pr

Click Disconnect to disconnect a previously connected remote file share.Click Deploy to deploy the media device.NOTE: Save all working files before se

• Saving a profile from a server iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.1 and later results in a All Settings profile. Saving a profile from a se

To add or save a profile:1. Go to the Server Profiles page. In the Server Profiles section, select the server from whose settings you want to generate

Executing Power Control Operations on an IOM... 23916 Troubleshooting and Recovery..

A warning message is displayed that applying a new server profile overwrites the current settings and also reboots the selected servers. You are promp

• If you select Local, a dialog box appears allowing you to save the profile to a local directory.• If you select Extended Storage or Network Share, a

Viewing Stored Profile SettingsTo view profile settings of server profiles stored on the CMC nonvolatile media (SD Card) or on a network share, go to

NOTE: You can perform the Quick Deploy action only if the Action When Server is Inserted option in the Deploy iDRAC page is set to Server Profile or Q

NOTE: The term "the same account" in this context means that the user has the same login name with a matching password for CMC and for iDRAC

Launching Remote Console from Servers Status PageLaunching Remote Console from Chassis Health PageTo launch a remote console from the CMC Web interfac

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

Configuring Alert DestinationsThe management station uses Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) to receive data from CMC.You can configure the IPv

Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations Using RACADMTo configure IP alert destination using RACADM:1. Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC an

Event Filter Mask ValueFirmware Version Mismatch 0x400000Chassis Power Threshold Error 0x1000000SDCARD Absent 0x2000000SDCARD Error 0x4000000Chassis G

18 Frequently Asked Questions...271RACADM...

You must configure the SMTP email server to accept relayed emails from the CMC IP address, a feature which is normally turned off in most mail servers

6. Specify the name of the person receiving the email alert:racadm config -g cfgEmailAlert -o cfgEmailAlertEmailName <email name> -i <index&g

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

Privilege DescriptionIt is possible for a user to have other privileges without the CMC Login User privilege. This feature is useful when a user is te

Privilege DescriptionWithout the Server Administrator privilege, a user created on the chassis can only execute a command on a server when all of the

Privilege DescriptionFabric C Administrator User can set and configure the Fabric C IOM, which resides in either slot C1 or slot C2 of the I/O slots.T

User Group Privileges GrantedNone No assigned permissionsTable 20. : Comparison of Privileges Between CMC Administrators, Power Users, and Guest Users

Configuring Local UsersYou can configure up to 16 local users in CMC with specific access permissions. Before you create a CMC local user, verify if a

If the cfgUserAdminUserName object has no value, that index number, which is indicated by the cfgUserAdminIndex object, is available for use. If a nam

racadm config -g cfgUserAdmin -i 2 -ocfgUserAdminPrivilege 0x0A null string of double quote characters ("") instructs CMC to remove the user

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

In Active Directory, a standard group object is used as a role group. A user who has CMC access is a member of the role group. To give this user acces

Role Group Default Privilege Level Permissions Granted Bit Mask• Chassis Control Administrator (Power Commands)• Server Administrator• Test Alert User

6. Specify the group name, domain, and privileges for a role group.7. Click Apply to save the role group settings and then click Go Back To Configurat

• If DHCP is enabled on CMC and you want to use the DNS address obtained automatically by the DHCP server, type the following command:racadm config -g

However, each association object can be linked (or, may link users, groups of users, or RAC device objects) to only one privilege object. This example

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

To configure the objects for the multiple domain scenario:1. Ensure that the domain forest function is in Native or Windows 2003 mode.2. Create two As

To use the LDIF files, see the instructions in the readme included in the LDIF_Files directory.You can copy and run the Schema Extender or LDIF files

Table 24. : delliDRACAssociationObject ClassOID 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.7.1.2Description Represents the Dell Association Object. The Association

Table 27. : dellProduct ClassOID 1.2.840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.5Description The main class from which all Dell products are derived.Class Type Stru

What Is New In This ReleaseThis release of CMC supports:• Support for 13th generation servers.NOTE: For more information on the applicable servers, s

Assigned OID/Syntax Object Identifier Single ValuedDescription: TRUE if the user has User Configuration Administrator rights on the device.OID: 1.2.84

Assigned OID/Syntax Object Identifier Single ValuedAttribute: dellRacTypeDescription: This attribute is the Current Rac Type for the dellRacDevice obj

• Create a RAC device Object• Create a Privilege Object• Create an Association Object• Add objects to an Association ObjectRelated LinksAdding Objects

Adding Objects to Association ObjectUsing the Association Object Properties window, you can associate users or user groups, privilege objects, and RAC

• Enable Active Directory, provide the root domain name, and the timeout value.• If you want the directed call to search the domain controller and glo

Configuring Active Directory With Extended Schema Using RACADMTo configure the CMC Active Directory with Extended Schema using the RACADM:1. Open a se

• If DHCP is enabled on CMC and you want to use the DNS address obtained automatically by the DHCP server, type the following command:racadm config -g

Figure 2. Configuration of CMC with Generic LDAPConfiguring the Generic LDAP Directory to Access CMCThe CMC's Generic LDAP implementation uses tw

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

NOTE: It is highly recommended to use the racadm testfeature -f LDAP command to test the LDAP settings for first time setups. This feature supports bo

• CMC alert — Alerts you about potential managed node issues through an email message or SNMP trap.• Remote power management — Provides remote power m

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

NOTE: If you are using Active Directory on Windows 2003, make sure that you have the latest service packs and patches installed on the client system.

Before generating a keytab file, you must create an Active Directory user account for use with the -mapuser option of the ktpass command. You must use

Mozilla Firefox 1. In Firefox, type about:config in the address bar.NOTE: If the browser displays the This might void your warranty warning, click I&a

again. For more information, see RACADM Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line Reference Guide on dell.com/suppor

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

Command Descriptionexit, logout, and quit All the commands perform the same action. They end the current session and return to a login prompt.Using T

Supported SSH Cryptography SchemesTo communicate with CMC using SSH protocol, it supports multiple cryptography schemes listed in the following table.

Date/TimeSSH PC1 x.x.x.x 06/16/200909:00:00SSH PC2 x.x.x.x 06/16/200909:00:00For more information on the sshpkauth, see the

where,–t must be dsa or rsa.–b specifies the bit encryption size between 768 and 4096.–c allows modifying the public key comment and is optional.The &

• Configurable session auto time out, and more than one simultaneous sessions.• Limited IP address range for clients connecting to CMC.• Secure Shell

Configuring Terminal Emulation SoftwareThe CMC supports a serial text console from a management station running one of the following types of terminal

Table 31. : Minicom SettingsSetting Description Required SettingBps/Par/Bits 115200 8N1Hardware flow control YesSoftware flow control NoTerminal emula

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

• On without console redirection• On with console redirection via COM1Use the arrow keys to navigate between these options.4. Ensure that On with cons

root (hd0,0)kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.4.9-e.3smp ro root=/dev/sda1 hda=ide-scsi console=ttyS0 console=ttyS1,57600initrd /boot/initrd-2.4.9-e.3smp.imgtitl

ud::once:/sbin/update# Trap CTRL-ALT-DELETEca::ctrlaltdel:/sbin/shutdown -t3 -r now# When our UPS tells us power has failed, assume wehave a few# minu

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

For example:(starting_mac)00188BFFDCFA + (mac_count)0xCF - 1 = (ending_mac)00188BFFDDC8NOTE: Lock the SD card prior to inserting in the USB Memory Car

Activating FlexAddressFlexAddress is delivered on a Secure Digital (SD) card that must be inserted into CMC to activate the feature. To activate the F

NOTE: If CMC firmware that supports FlexAddress (version 1.10 or later) is not installed, the feature is not activated.See the Chassis Management Cont

The following table lists the ports that CMC uses as a client.Table 2. CMC Client PortPort Number Function25 SMTP53 DNS68 DHCP-assigned IP address69 T

Status Message Actionsthat the CMC with the SD feature card installed is the active CMC and not the standby CMC.The feature card inserted is valid and

To deactivate the FlexAddress feature and restore the SD card:racadm feature -d -c flexaddressThe command returns the following status message if it i

Wake-On-LAN with FlexAddressWhen the FlexAddress feature is deployed for the first time on a given server module, it requires a power-down and power-u

For more information on setflexaddr command, see the Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line Reference Guide. at d

• Fabric ConfigurationNOTE: – Fabric A displays the type of the Input/Output fabric installed. If Fabric A is enabled, unpopulated slots display chass

Viewing Basic WWN/MAC Address Information Using Web InterfaceTo view WWN/MAC Address information for each server slot or all servers in a chassis, in

4. Click the against a slot or click Expand/Collapse All to expand or collapse the attributes listed for a specific slot or all the slots in the WWN

To display the console assigned MAC/WWN of all LOMs or mezzanine cards, use the following RACADM command:racadm getmacaddress -c allTo display the cha

Command MessagesThe following table lists the RACADM commands and output for common FlexAddress situations.Table 34. FlexAddress Commands and OutputSi

Situation Command OutputChanging the slot/fabric FlexAddress settings while the server modules are powered ON.$racadm setflexaddr -i 1 1ERROR: Unable

Table 4. Minimum CMC Version for IOMsIOM Switches Minimum version of CMCPowerConnect M6220 CMC 1.0PowerConnect M6348 CMC 2.1PowerConnect M8024 CMC 1.2

transferable. Any implied warranties are limited to ninety (90) days from the date you receive the Software. Some jurisdictions do not allow limits on

GENERALThis license is effective until terminated. It terminates upon the conditions set forth above or if you fail to comply with any of its terms. U

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

Invalid hardware configurations can cause electric or functional problems to the chassis or its components. Fabric management prevents invalid configu

• A Fibre Channel pass-through IOM and a fibre channel switch IOM in slots B1 and B2 is a valid configuration if the first MCs on all of the servers a

Viewing I/O Module Uplink and Downlink Status Using Web InterfaceYou can view the Dell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator 's uplink and downlink status i

The racadm getioinfo command with the -s option enables you to view the I/O Aggregator related stacking information for the switches present in the ch

4. Click Apply.The network settings are configured for the IOM(s).NOTE: For IOMs that are manageable, you can reset the VLANs, network properties, and

To update the IOM Infrastructure device software, in the CMC Web interface:1. Go to Chassis Overview → I/O Module Overview → Update.The IOM Firmware U

Configuring Management VLAN on IOMs Using Web InterfaceYou can manage the IO Aggregator in-band through a VLAN. This VLAN must be deployed prior to us

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

Servers BIOS iDRAC Lifecycle ControllerPowerEdge M805 2.3.3 1.65 Not ApplicablePowerEdge M905 2.3.3 1.65 Not ApplicablePowerEdge M610 6.3.0 3.50 1.6Po

Configuring VLAN settings on IOMs Using CMC Web InterfaceNOTE: You can configure VLAN settings only on PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator IOM. Other IOMs incl

Viewing the Current VLAN Settings on IOMs Using CMC Web InterfaceTo view the current VLAN settings on IOMs using the CMC Web Interface:1. In the syste

3. In the Step 2: Specify Port Range section, select the range of fabric ports to be assigned to the selected IOM(s).For information about the fields,

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

Managing iKVM From CMCUpdating iKVM FirmwarePhysical Connection InterfacesYou can connect to a server or the CMC CLI console through the iKVM from the

Configuring OSCARLaunching OSCARTo launch OSCAR:1. Press <Print Screen>.The Main dialog box is displayed.If a password is assigned, the Password

Key or Key Sequence Result<Print Screen>, <Alt> + <0>Immediately disconnects a user from a server; no server is selected. Status fla

Changing Display BehaviorUse the Menu dialog box to change the display order of servers and set a screen delay time for OSCAR.To change the display be

The Flag dialog box appears.3. Select Displayed to always display the flag or Displayed and Timed to display the flag for only five seconds after swit

chassis slot number the server occupies. The Slot column indicates the slot number in which a server is installed.NOTE: The Dell CMC command line occu

Connection FeaturesOther connections• Access to the Dell CMC console through the Avocent Integrated KVM Switch Module (iKVM).Supported PlatformsCMC su

Soft SwitchingSoft switching is switching between servers using a hotkey sequence. Press <Print Screen> to soft switch to a server and then type

Preemption WarningNormally, a user connected to a server console through the iKVM and another user connected to the same server console through the iD

Setting PasswordTo set the password:1. Single-click and press <Enter> or double-click in the New field.2. Type the new password and press <En

Enabling Screen Saver Mode With No Password ProtectionNOTE: If your console is password-protected, you must first remove password protection. Remove t

The Main dialog box appears.2. Click Setup and then Language.The Language dialog box appears.3. Select the required language and click OK.Displaying V

• Select the server to be removed.• Double-click the server name or slot.• Click Clear to remove all servers from the Scan list.2. Click Add/Remove, a

The Main dialog box is displayed.2. Click Setup and then Broadcast.The Broadcast dialog box is displayed.3. Enable mouse and/or keyboard for the serve

3. Click Apply to save the setting.Enabling or Disabling Access to iKVM From Front Panel Using RACADMTo enable or disable access to the iKVM from the

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

Dynamic Power Supply EngagementDefault Redundancy ConfigurationPower Budgeting For Hardware ModulesViewing Power Consumption StatusViewing Power Budge

• Click Remote Enterprise System Management and then click Dell Chassis Management Controller Version 5.0 to view:– The CMC Online Help provides infor

Figure 5. PSUs per grid and a power failure on grid 1In the event of a single PSU failure in this configuration, the remaining PSUs in the failing gri

status of the chassis always indicates no redundancy. The figure below illustrates no redundancy mode is the factory default setting for three PSU con

six 2700W AC PSU configuration, the additional power available in standard fan configurations mode, is 1023W.The EPP additional power available is 270

• Enables delivery of the total power allocation of the chassis through fewer PSUs.• Increases the efficiency of the online PSUs as they run at higher

Table 37. Default Redundancy ConfigurationPSU Configuration Default Redundancy Policy Default Dynamic PSU Engagement SettingSix PSUs Grid Redundancy D

Figure 8. Chassis With Six-PSU ConfigurationCMC maintains a power budget for the enclosure that reserves the necessary wattage for all installed serve

Infrastructure. Following Chassis Infrastructure, the servers in an enclosure are powered up. Any attempt to set a System Input Power Cap less than th

NOTE: I/O modules, fans, and iKVM (if present) are given the highest priority. CMC reclaims power only from lower priority devices to meet the power n

Open a serial/Telnet/SSH text console to CMC, log in, and type:racadm getpminfoViewing Power Budget StatusYou can view the power budget status using t

PSU Removals With Degraded or No Redundancy PolicyCMC may begin conserving power when you remove a PSU or a PSU AC cable. CMC decreases power to the l

Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

If the subsequent power capacity or the user power capacity is greater than the server allocations, servers have degraded performance or, in a worse c

Input over-current An over current fault detected on power supply <number>.Input under-current An undercurrent fault detected on power supply &l

You can configure the following:• System Input Power Cap• Redundancy Policy• Extended Power Performance• Server Performance Over Power Redundancy• Dyn

In maximum power conservation mode, all servers start functioning at their minimum power levels, and all subsequent server power allocation requests a

Remote LoggingPower consumption can be reported to a remote syslog server. Total chassis power consumption, minimum, maximum, and average power consum

Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy Using CMC Web InterfaceNOTE: To perform power management actions, you must have Chassis Configuration Administ

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

For information about RACADM commands for chassis power, see the config, getconfig, getpbinfo, and cfgChassisPower sections in the Chassis Management

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

where <module> specifies the server by its slot number (server-1 through server-16) in the chassis, and <action> is the operation you want

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

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

Racdump includes the following subsystems and aggregates the following RACADM commands. For more information on racdump, see the Chassis Management Co

Power TroubleshootingThe following information helps you to troubleshoot power supply and power-related issues:• Problem: Configured the Power Redunda

– Resolution: The enclosure has 2000 W of surplus power available in the current configuration, and the System Input Power Cap can be safely reduced b

Examples of hardware log entriescritical System Software event: redundancy lostWed May 09 15:26:28 2007 normal System Softwareevent: log cleared was a

Viewing CMC Logs Using the Web InterfaceYou can view, save, and clear the CMC log. You can sort the log entries based on Source, Date/Time, or Descrip

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 CMC

NOTE: The default backup file name contains the Chassis' service tag. This backup file can be used later, to restore the settings and certificate

To disable NTP, type:racadm config –g cfgRemoteHosts –o cfgRhostsNtpEnable 0 To enable NTP, type:racadm config –g cfgRemoteHosts –o cfgRhostsNtpEnable

Component LED Color, Blinking Pattern StatusAmber, glowing steadily Not usedAmber, blinking FaultAmber, dark No faultServer Green, glowing steadily Po

NOTE: Do not turn on the servers.6. Using the LCD panel on the front of the system, provide CMC with a static IP address or configure it for DHCP.7. C

Component LED Color, Blinking Pattern StatusAmber, dark Not usedPSU (Oval) Green, glowing steadily AC OK(Oval) Green, blinking Not used(Oval) Green, d

To obtain recovery information:1. Install a NULL modem cable between the CMC and a client machine.2. Open a terminal emulator of your choice (such as

• DDNS — Traces dynamic DNS update requests and responses.• Configuration changes to the network interfaces.The trace log may also contain CMC firmwar

cfgSerialConsoleCommand=""cfgSerialConsoleColumns=01. Press the CMC release latch on the handle and move the handle away from the module fro

5. Log into the active CMC using the default administrator username:root and password: calvin, and restore any necessary user account settings. The ex

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

LCD NavigationThe right side of the LCD panel contains five buttons: four arrow buttons (up, down, left, and right) and a center button.• To move betw

NOTE: There is a blinking blue rectangle around this icon when Component Identify is enabled.A status indicator LED on the LCD panel provides an indic

Language Setup ScreenThe Language Setup screen allows you to select the language used for LCD panel messages. The currently active language is highlig

Graphical Module Status ScreenThe Graphical Module Status screen displays all modules installed in the rear of the chassis and provides summary health

1 Management Network2 Standby CMC3 Active CMCThe following figures provide examples of incorrect cabling of CMC.26

Highlight the Back icon and press the center button to return to the Enclosure Status screen.IP Summary ScreenThe IP Summary screen shows IP informati

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

faulty; or the LCD module is faulty.• The LCD module cable is not connected, or is improperly connected.• The control panel cable is not connected, or

Table 47. Enclosure/Chassis Status ScreenSeverity Message CauseCritical Fan <number> is removed. This fan is required for proper cooling of the

Severity Message CauseCritical A failure is detected on I/O module <number>.The I/O module has a fault. The same error can also happen if the I/

Severity Message CauseWarning The storage battery is low. ROMB battery is low.Critical The storage battery failed. CMOS battery is not present or has

Severity Message Causeno response was received from Host) and the action is set to power off.Critical The watchdog timer power cycled the system.The i

Severity Message CauseNon- RecoverableCPU machine check detected. The processor machine check entered a non-recoverable state.Critical Memory redundan

IP6 Global Address: <address> Only displays if IPv6 is enabled only on an active CMC.MAC: <address> Displays the CMC's MAC address.Ta

Table 57. IOM StatusItem DescriptionName/Location Example: IOM A1, IOM B1. and so on.Error Messages If there are no errors then the message “No Errors

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

NOTE: You can set this table through the CMC CLI or Web interface.Name Name of the server, which the user can set through Dell OpenManage. The name is

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

Managing and Recovering a Remote SystemWhile accessing the CMC Web interface, a security warning stating that the host name of the SSL certificate doe

Why is the following message displayed for unknown reasons?Remote Access: SNMP Authentication FailureAs part of discovery, IT Assistant attempts to ve

Yes. All SSL certificates for Active Directory servers in the forest must be signed by the same root certificate authority-signed certificate, because

This feature card was activated with a different chassis. It must be removed before accessing the FlexAddress feature. Current Chassis Service Tag = X

• Remove the standby CMC and insert the new CMC in its place.• From the Active CMC, upgrade the standby CMC firmware to 1.10 or later.NOTE: If the sta

Only one connection is allowed at a time. The front panel connection has precedence over ACI and the rear panel. For more information about connection

Initially, wait for 60 seconds. If the server is still initializing, the slot name appears as soon as initialization is complete, and the server can b

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

• Docs — Contains documentation for systems, systems management software products, peripherals, and RAID controllers.• SERVICE — Contains the tools re

Backup the CMC Configurations and Server Configurations.1. To back up Chassis configuration, see Saving or Restoring Chassis Configuration section.2.

• Changing the System Input Power Cap value to less than or equal to 13300 W, displays the following message:System Input Power Cap cannot be set to l

Available Power in EPP Pool = 3167 W (10806 BTU/h) Used Power in EPP Pool = 0 W (0 BTU/h) EPP Percent - Available

• Enabling EPP on a 3000W AC PSU when SBPM is Enabledracadm config -g cfgChassisPower -o cfgChassisEPPEnable 1 This feature is not supported while Ser

operating system, some Internet Explorer settings can interfere with connectivity even though you use a command line interface to access the managemen

Contents1 Overview...14What Is New In This

happen if you are using the browser or another interface such as remote RACADM. Follow these steps to disable the phishing filter:1. Start Internet Ex

Ensure that CMC and iDRAC on each server and the network management ports for all switch I/O Modules are connected to a common internal network in the

• Remote RACADM• CMC Web interfaceCMC supports both IPv4 and IPv6 addressing modes. The configuration settings for IPv4 and IPv6 are independent of on

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)CMC retrieves IP configuration (IP address, mask, and gateway) automatically from a DHCP server on your netw

select a number for each position. This address is the static IP of the iDRAC located in the first slot. The static IP address of each subsequent iDRA

Interface Descriptionthe NIC interface from a supported Web browser on the management station.For a list of supported Web browsers, see the Supported

Interface DescriptionThe CMC WS-MAN implementation uses SSL on port 443 for transport security, and supports basic authentication. The data available

The General Chassis Settings page is displayed.2. Type the location properties and the chassis name. For more information, see the CMC Online Help.NOT

NOTE: Only servers can be selected on this page.• Chassis Overview → I/O Module Overview → Troubleshooting → Identify.The Identify page is displayed.2

The Log in Security enables you to configure the IP range attributes for CMC login using the CMC Web interface. To configure the IP range attributes u

Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name...36Setting Chassis Physical Lo

• Run the RACADM cmcchangeover command. (See the cmcchangeover command section in the Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM C

• CMC reset — Chassis management resumes after CMC reboots or chassis fails over to the standby CMC.• CMC failover command issued — Chassis management

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 Using Smart CardLogging Into CMC Using Single Sign-onLogging Into CMC as Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP UserTo log in to

Configuring User Accounts and PrivilegesAccessing CMC Web InterfaceLogging Into CMC Using Smart CardYou can log in to CMC using a smart card. Smart ca

• You have logged in to your system using a valid Active Directory user account.• Single Sign-On option is enabled during Active Directory configurati

• Remote RACADM — Allows you to run RACADM commands on a management station with the -r option and the DNS name or IP address of the CMC.• Firmware RA

Interface Maximum Sessions per InterfaceWS-MAN 4iKVM 1Serial 1Changing Default Login PasswordThe warning message that prompts you to change the defaul

where, <index> is a value from 1 to 16 (indicates the user account) and <newpassword> is the new user–defined password.For more informatio

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

Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using RACADM... 51Updating CMC Firmware...

DRM to search for latest firmware updates, see Using Dell Repository Manager to Search for the Latest Updates on the Dell Support Site on the Dell Tec

Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using RACADMTo view the currently installed firmware versions using RACADM, use the getkvminfo subcomman

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 CMC Firmware Using RACADMTo update CMC firmware using RACADM, use the fwupdate subcommand. For more information, see Chassis Management Contr

Updating IOM Infrastructure Device FirmwareBy performing this update, the firmware for a component of the IOM device is updated, but not the firmware

Updating IOM Firmware Using RACADMTo update IOM infrastructure device firmware using RACADM, use the fwupdate subcommand. For more information, see Ch

Updating Server iDRAC Firmware Using RACADMTo update iDRAC firmware using RACADM, use the fwupdate subcommand. For more information, see Chassis Manag

NOTE: The Single Click all blade update method has the following benefits:• Enables you to update all the components on all the blade servers with min

NOTE: When you update the firmware versions for all the server components at one time, the update sequence is handled by Lifecycle Controller.Supporte

Diagnostics 5154A0BIOS 2.7.9M710HD iDRAC 2.7.9Lifecycle Controller 1.5.5.27Diag 5154A0BIOS 6.0.3NIC 7.6.15M420 iDRAC 1.45.45Lifecycle Controller 1.1.5

Viewing LCD Information and Health... 796 Configuring CMC

Lifecycle Controller Not ApplicableDiagnostics Not ApplicableBIOS Not ApplicableThe following table lists the supported firmware versions for server c

Diagnostics 5154A0 5158A3BIOS 2.7.9 2.9.0M710HD iDRAC 3.42_A00 3.50 A00Lifecycle Controller 1.5.5.27 1.6.0.73Diagnostics 5154A0 5158A3BIOS 6.0.3 7.0.0

M630 iDRAC Not Applicable 2.05.05.05Lifecycle Controller Not Applicable 2.05.05.05Diagnostics Not Applicable 4239A16_4239.24BIOS Not Applicable 0.4.3E

NOTE: For iDRAC and OS Driver packs firmware update, make sure the Extended Storage feature is enabled.It is recommended to clear the job queue before

iDRAC Yes **No *No *NoPower Supply UnitYes Yes Yes YesCPLD No Yes Yes YesFC Cards Yes Yes Yes YesPCIe SSD Yes Yes Yes Yes* Indicates that though a sys

NOTE: The update size limitation of either a single DUP or combined DUPs can be ignored if the Extended Storage feature is installed and enabled. For

The Server Component Update page is displayed.2. In the Choose Update Type section, select Update from Network Share. For more information, see Choosi

• If the BIOS filter is selected, only the BIOS inventory for all servers is displayed. If the set of servers consists of a number of server models, a

For more information, see the Chassis Management Controller for Dell PowerEdge M1000e RACADM Command Line Reference Guide available at dell.com/suppor

Field Descriptionchassis), that help to identify the location of the server in the chassis. When there are less than 16 servers occupying slots, only

Configuring Multiple CMCs Using RACADM... 100Creating a CMC Configurat

Configuring Network Share Using CMC Web InterfaceTo configure or edit the Network Share location or credentials:1. In the CMC Web interface, in the sy

Sometimes, when an operation is in the process of being submitted for scheduling through another session or context, another operation is attempted. I

3. In the Rollback Version column, select the check box for the component or device for which you want to roll back the firmware.4. Select one of the

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

displayed when you click on that component. In addition, the latest events in the CMC Hardware Log are also displayed. For more information, see the C

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

• Firmware• HardwarePower Supply UnitsPower Status Capacity• Power Supply Status• Power Consumption• System BudgetFans • Speed • Lower Critical Thresh

Viewing Health Status and Information for Individual ServerTo view health status for individual servers, do any of the following:1. Go to Chassis Over

The I/O Module Status page provides overviews of all IOMs associated with the chassis. For more information, see the CMC Online Help.Viewing Informati

To view the health status of the iKVMs associated with the chassis, do any of the following:1. Go to Chassis Overview → Properties → Health.The Chassi

8 Configuring CMC To Send Alerts... 126Enabling Or Disabling Alerts...

The Chassis Health page is displayed. The top section of Chassis Graphics depicts the front view of the chassis. LCD health status is indicated by the

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

Configuring Multiple CMCs Using RACADMViewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN SettingsThe LAN settings, such as community string and SMTP server IP addr

NOTE: If you disable CMC network interface, the disable operation performs the following actions:• Disables the network interface access to out-of-ban

You can disable the DHCP for NIC address feature and specify a static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. For more information, see Setting Up Initi

• DNS Domain Name — The default DNS domain name is a single blank character. To set a DNS domain name, type:racadm config -g cfgLanNetworking -ocfgDNS

Configuring IP Range Attributes Using CMC Web Interface NOTE: To perform the following task, you must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privile

Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMCVLANs are used to allow multiple virtual LANs to co-exist on the same physical network cable and to segr

4. To remove the CMC VLAN, disable the VLAN capabilities of the external chassis management network:racadm config -g cfgLanNetworking -ocfgNicVLanEnab

Configuring Services Using CMC Web InterfaceTo configure CMC services using CMC Web interface:1. In the system tree, go to Chassis Overview, and then

CMC Command Line Console Features... 165CMC Command Line Comman

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

Disabling an Individual Member at the Member ChassisDisbanding a Chassis GroupTo disband a chassis group from the lead chassis:1. Login with administr

Propagating Leader Chassis Properties to Member ChassisYou can apply the properties from the leader to the member chassis of a group. To synchronize a

To get the most accurate server inventory report:• The Chassis Group leader chassis and all Chassis Group member chassis must be in Chassis Power Stat

→ From Text in MS Excel. After the inventory report is imported into MS Excel, and if a message is displayed prompting for additional information, sel

NOTE: The firmware versions of USC, Diagnostics, OS Drive, RAID devices, and NIC devices of servers are not available if:• The server belongs to the 1

• Allow the client to authenticate itself to the server.• Allow both systems to establish an encrypted connection.This encryption process provides a h

Generating a New Certificate Signing RequestTo ensure security, it is strongly recommended that you obtain and upload a secure server certificate to C

NOTE: If you upload a certificate and try to view it immediately, an error message is displayed indicating that the requested operation cannot be perf