Description
Key Features and Benefits
- Centralized Management: The 34V0R Dell Chassis Management Controller provides centralized management and monitoring of all components in the Poweredge VRTX system, including servers, storage, networking, and power.
- Real-Time Monitoring: The controller provides real-time monitoring of system status, health, and performance, allowing administrators to quickly identify and resolve issues.
- Flexible Deployment: The controller supports flexible deployment options, including virtualization and remote management, to meet the needs of different organizations.
- Enhanced Security: The controller features enhanced security features, including secure boot, encrypted communications, and user authentication, to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.
- Scalability: The controller supports scalable deployment, allowing organizations to easily add new components to their VRTX system as their needs grow.
- Efficient Management: The controller provides a centralized and automated management interface, reducing the time and effort required to manage and maintain the VRTX system.
- Cost-Effective: The 34V0R Dell Chassis Management Controller provides a cost-effective solution for managing and monitoring the Poweredge VRTX system, helping organizations save on IT costs.
Compatibility with Poweredge VRTX
The 34V0R Dell Chassis Management Controller for Poweredge VRTX is fully compatible with the Poweredge VRTX platform. This controller provides comprehensive management capabilities for the VRTX system, allowing administrators to monitor, manage, and maintain their VRTX systems from a single, integrated interface. The controller integrates with the VRTX platform to provide real-time monitoring and control of power, thermal, and component health, and supports advanced management features such as chassis-level updates, alerts, and power management. The 34V0R controller is a critical component for ensuring the reliability and performance of the VRTX platform, and is essential for organizations looking to maximize the value of their VRTX investment.
Installation and Configuration
Set up the Dell VRTX Chassis Management Controller (CMC):
- Connect the CMC to a network and power it on.
- Open a web browser and enter the IP address of the CMC in the address bar.
- Enter the default username and password to log in to the CMC. The default username is “root” and the password is “calvin”.
- Go to “System”, then “System Configuration”, then “Baseboard Management Controller” and select the “Manage” tab.
- Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the CMC.
- Save the changes.
Configure the iDRAC:
- Connect to the iDRAC using the web interface.
- Enter the default username and password, which is “root” and “calvin” respectively.
- Go to “iDRAC Settings” and select “Network”.
- Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for the iDRAC.
- Go to “System” and select “System Configuration”.
- Change the “Service Tag” to a unique identifier for the server.
- Save the changes.
Configure the switches:
- Connect to the switches using the web interface.
- Enter the default username and password, which is “admin” and “admin” respectively.
- Go to “Switching” and select “VLAN”.
- Create a new VLAN and assign it to a specific port or set of ports.
- Save the changes.
Configure the VRTX:
- Connect to the VRTX using the web interface.
- Enter the default username and password, which is “root” and “calvin” respectively.
- Go to “System” and select “System Configuration”.
- Change the “Service Tag” to a unique identifier for the VRTX.
- Go to “Storage” and select “RAID”.
- Create a new virtual disk using the available hard drives.
- Save the changes.
Verify the configuration:
- Log into the CMC and verify that the servers are discovered and their status is shown as “OK”.
- Log into the iDRAC and verify that the network configuration is correct.
- Log into the switches and verify that the VLANs are configured correctly.
- Log into the VRTX and verify that the virtual disk is created and working properly.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN: 34V0R
- Type: Controllers
- Storage Controller Type: Poweredge Vrtx
Technical Specification
- Processor: ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore, 1GHz
- Memory: 512 MB DDR3, 4 GB eMMC
- Operating System: Linux
- Networking: Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, 10/100/1000Mbps, TCP/IP and SMTP protocols
- Management Interface: Web-based GUI, CLI, SNMP v1, v2c, v3
- Power: DC input voltage range of 36-72V
- Environmental: Operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C, storage temperature range of -40°C to 70°C
- Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 3.5 cm
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- Certification: CE, FCC, RoHS
