Quick sync, NFC configuration, UEFI secure boot, HTML5 virtual console, Storage configuration on Supported PERC Cards New licensing model, hardware based, NTP support, Redfish management Unlike previous versions the functionality of iDRAC 7 is the same for rack, tower and blade-servers.Īn overview of the different versions: TypeĮxtra card, virtual console requires Firefox 1.5Īdditional software features in combination with express vFlash SD card slotĪdditional software features in combination with express IDRAC version 7 was introduced in conjunction with the release of Dell PowerEdge generation 12 servers in March 2012, and is only available on 12th generation models. By contrast, iDRAC Enterprise version features a dedicated physical network interface. When iDRAC Express is used, the software and hardware systems management functions are shared with one of the server's on-board network interfaces using a unique IP address. The hardware is often integrated on the motherboard of the server, and the combined product is termed iDRAC, where the 'i' is for integrated. The Dell Remote Access Controllers (DRAC) and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controllers (iDRAC) come in different versions, where a new (i)DRAC version is often linked to a new generation of Poweredge servers.

The DRAC interfaces with baseboard management controller (BMC) chips, and is based on the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0 standard, which allows the use of IPMI out-of-band interfaces such as IPMI Over LAN. This gives system administrators the ability to configure a machine as if they were sitting at the local console ( terminal). Key features include power management, virtual media access and remote console capabilities, all available through a supported web browser or command-line interface. The controller has its own processor, memory, network connection, and access to the system bus.

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