Description
Product overview of the Dell 330-BBEH
The Dell 330-BBEH iDRAC 8 Expansion Card Riser is an essential component for PowerEdge R430/530/T330/430 servers. The expansion card provides additional functionality and flexibility to the server’s Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) 8 Enterprise. In this article, we’ll discuss what iDRAC 8 is, why an expansion card is necessary, and the features of the Dell 330-BBEH iDRAC 8 Expansion Card Riser.
What is iDRAC 8?
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is a tool that enables remote access and management of Dell servers. iDRAC provides a secure web interface that allows administrators to access and monitor servers from anywhere in the world. iDRAC allows administrators to monitor and manage server health, deploy new server configurations, and perform updates without physically accessing the server.
Why is an expansion card necessary?
The iDRAC 8 Enterprise is an essential component for managing Dell servers remotely. The iDRAC 8 provides features such as remote access, monitoring, and troubleshooting. However, some Dell servers, such as the PowerEdge R430/530/T330/430, do not come with an integrated iDRAC 8 Enterprise. To access these features, an iDRAC 8 Enterprise expansion card is necessary.
Features
- Remote Access: The iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides remote access to servers, allowing administrators to access and manage servers from anywhere in the world. The expansion card enhances the iDRAC 8 Enterprise’s functionality by providing additional ports for remote access.
- Secure Web Interface: The iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides a secure web interface that allows administrators to access and monitor servers remotely. The expansion card enhances security by providing additional authentication and encryption features.
- Virtual Console: The iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides a virtual console that allows administrators to access the server’s console remotely. The virtual console is an essential tool for troubleshooting and configuring servers. The expansion card enhances the virtual console’s functionality by providing additional ports for video and USB redirection.
- Server Monitoring: The iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides server monitoring features, including temperature, voltage, and fan speed monitoring. The expansion card enhances server monitoring by providing additional sensors for monitoring and alerting.
- Power Management: The iDRAC 8 Enterprise provides power management features, including remote power on/off, reset, and power cycle. The expansion card enhances power management by providing additional power control options, including power supply redundancy.
Compatibility and Installation
The Dell 330-BBEH iDRAC 8 Expansion Card Riser is compatible with the PowerEdge R430/530/T330/430 servers. The expansion card can be installed in the dedicated iDRAC 8 Enterprise expansion slot on the motherboard.
To install the expansion card, follow these steps:
- Turn off the server and disconnect all cables.
- Remove the server cover.
- Locate the iDRAC 8 Enterprise expansion slot on the motherboard.
- Insert the expansion card into the expansion slot and secure it with screws.
- Replace the server cover and reconnect all cables.
Overall, the Dell 330-BBEH iDRAC 8 Expansion Card Riser is an essential component for PowerEdge R430/530/T330/430 servers that do not come with an integrated iDRAC 8 Enterprise. The expansion card provides additional functionality and flexibility to the server’s iDRAC 8 Enterprise, including remote access, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Main Information about the Expansion Card
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 330-BBEH
- Product Type: Expansion Card
