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PowerEdge R210 Technical Guide 58
Table 27. Unified Server Configurator Features and Description
Feature Description
Faster O/S Installation Drivers and the installation utility are
embedded on system
Faster System Updates Integration with Dell support automatically
directed to latest versions of the Unified
Server Configurator, iDRAC, RAID, BIOS, NIC,
and Power Supply
Update Rollback Ability to recover to previous known good
state for all updatable components
More Comprehensive Diagnostics Diagnostic utilities are embedded on system
Simplified Hardware Configuration Detects RAID controller and allows user to
configure virtual disk and choose virtual disk
as boot device, eliminating the need to launch
a separate utility. Also provides configuration
for iDRAC, BIOS, and NIC/LOM.
16.5 iDRAC6 Express
The optional iDRAC6 Express is the first tier of iDRAC6 upgrades. In addition to
upgrading the system with a Lifecycle Controller, the iDRAC6 Express offers the
following key features:
• Graphical web interface
• Standard-based interfaces
• Server Sensor monitoring and fault alerting
• Secure operation of remote access functions including authentication,
authorization, and encryption
• Power control and management with the ability to limit server power
consumption and remotely control server power states
• Advanced troubleshooting capabilities
For more information on iDRAC6 Express features see table below.
16.6 iDRAC6 Enterprise
The optional iDRAC6 Enterprise card provides access to advanced iDRAC6 features. The
iDRAC6 Enterprise connects directly to the R210 planar and is mounted parallel to the
planar with stand-offs.
Key features for the iDRAC6 Enterprise include:
• Scripting capability with Dell’s Racadm command-line
• Remote video, keyboard, and mouse control with Virtual Console
• Remote media access with Virtual Media
• Dedicated network interface
Additionally, the iDRAC6 Enterprise can be upgraded by adding the vFlash Media card.
This is a 1 GB Dell branded SD card that enables a persistent 256 or 512 MB virtual