Description
Features and Benefits
The Dell 421-5339 iDRAC 7 Enterprise Remote Access Card is designed for the Dell PowerEdge R320, R420, and R520 servers. It provides advanced remote management capabilities and enhances the overall functionality and performance of the servers. Here are some of the key features and benefits of this card:
- Remote access: The iDRAC 7 card provides secure and remote access to the server, allowing administrators to manage the server from anywhere in the world. It also supports remote power control, allowing the server to be rebooted or shut down remotely.
- Virtual media: The card supports virtual media, which enables administrators to remotely mount and boot from a CD, DVD, or USB drive. This feature eliminates the need for physical access to the server, saving time and effort.
- Performance monitoring: The iDRAC 7 card provides real-time monitoring of server performance, including CPU, memory, and storage utilization. This information can be used to identify and resolve performance issues quickly, ensuring optimal server performance.
- Security: The card supports advanced security features, including secure boot and secure erase, to protect data and prevent unauthorized access to the server.
- Ease of use: The iDRAC 7 card is easy to install and configure, and its user-friendly interface makes it easy for administrators to manage the server remotely.
- Scalability: The card is scalable and can be used to manage multiple servers simultaneously, reducing management complexity and increasing productivity.
Technical Specifications
The Dell 421-5339 iDRAC 7 Enterprise Remote Access Card is a hardware component designed for Dell PowerEdge R320, R420, and R520 servers. It provides advanced remote management capabilities for these servers. Here are the technical specifications of this card:
- Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge R320, R420, and R520 servers
- Management: iDRAC 7 Enterprise
- Connectivity: 1 x 1 GbE RJ45 port, 1 x 1 GbE SFP port
- Remote access: Out-of-band, dedicated NIC
- Security: SSL and SSH encryption, IPMI 2.0 support, Active Directory integration
- Virtual media: Mount local media or ISO images remotely
- Power monitoring: Real-time power consumption and thermal monitoring
- Operating temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
- Storage temperature: -40 to 65°C (-40 to 149°F)
The iDRAC 7 Enterprise management software provides advanced remote management capabilities, such as remote power management, virtual media, and integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) Service Module support. The dedicated NIC provides out-of-band remote access to the server, enabling administrators to manage the server even if it is powered off or the operating system is not responding.
The two Ethernet ports (1 x RJ45 and 1 x SFP) provide flexibility in network connectivity. The security features, including SSL and SSH encryption, IPMI 2.0 support, and Active Directory integration, ensure that remote management is secure and reliable. The power monitoring feature allows administrators to monitor power consumption and thermal data in real-time, helping to optimize server performance and reduce energy consumption.
Configuration and Management
The Dell 421-5339 iDRAC 7 Enterprise Remote Access Card is a hardware component that provides remote access and management capabilities for Dell PowerEdge R320/R420/R520 servers. Here’s how to configure and manage the iDRAC 7 card:
Configuration:
- Connect the iDRAC 7 card to the network by plugging in an Ethernet cable.
- Access the server’s BIOS during boot-up and enable iDRAC.
- After the server boots up, access the iDRAC 7 interface by opening a web browser and entering the iDRAC IP address into the address bar.
- Log in to the iDRAC 7 interface with the default username and password (root/calvin) or your custom credentials if you have already changed them.
- Configure the iDRAC 7 settings, such as network configuration, SSL certificate, SNMP, user authentication, and firmware updates, according to your requirements.
Management:
- View server health status, system information, and event logs in the iDRAC 7 dashboard.
- Remotely power on, power off, or reboot the server from the iDRAC 7 interface.
- Access the server’s console through a virtual console in the iDRAC 7 interface.
- Remotely mount an ISO image to the server’s virtual media drive using the iDRAC 7 interface.
- Configure and manage server hardware, such as RAID controllers, hard drives, and network cards, through the iDRAC 7 interface.
- Monitor and manage server performance, such as CPU usage, memory utilization, and network traffic, using the iDRAC 7 interface.
General Information about this Dell 421-5339
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 421-5339
- Product Type: Remote Management
