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Dell DRAC 5 Version 1.30 with Dell OpenManage 5.3 Readme

Summary

The Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) 5 provides essential remote management capabilities for various Dell PowerEdge server systems. This technical guide serves system administrators by providing comprehensive details, including minimum OS requirements, supported web browsers, release highlights like two-factor authentication, known issues, and configuration instructions. It is a critical resource for IT professionals ensuring the efficient setup and maintenance of high-performance server environments.

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DELL(TM) REMOTE ACCESS CONTROLLER (DRAC) 5

This document contains updated information about the Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) 5.

For more information about DRAC 5, including installation and configuration information, see the "Dell Remote Access Controller 5 User's Guide" and the "Dell Open Manage(TM) Server Administrator User's Guide." These documents are located on the documentation CD.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This file contains the following sections:

* Criticality

* Minimum Requirements

* Release Highlights

* Configuring the RAC card for Flash Recover Mode

* Known Issues for DRAC 5

* Known Issues for DRAC 5 with Firmware Update

* Known Issues for DRAC 5 with Disabling Local Video

* Known Issues for DRAC 5 with Virtual Media

* Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Media

* Known Issues for Documentation

CRITICALITY

3 - Optional

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The following subsections list minimum requirements for the efficient working of the DRAC 5.

SUPPORTED SYSTEMS

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Page 1 DELL(TM) REMOTE ACCESS CONTROLLER (DRAC) 5 This document contains updated information about the Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC) 5. For more information about DRAC 5, including installation and co...
Page 2 DRAC 5 is supported on the following Dell Power Edge(TM) systems: * Dell Power Edge 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6950, R300, R900, T300, T605, and R805. SUPPORTED MANAGED SERVER OPERATING SYSTEMS The...
Page 3 SUPPORTED WEB BROWSERS * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (32-bit) with SP1 for Windows 2000 Server family. * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (32-bit) with SP2 for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 fa...
Page 4 Catalog servers. * Removed support for SSL version 2.0. * Power Optimization Sensor status information for systems that Support the PM-BUS. * Provides support for the auto-attach virtual media. When t...
Page 5 10. Download and update flash part. RAC Recover> recover fwupdate -g -a <TFTP server IP> 11. RAC card will now update and reboot on completion. KNOWN ISSUES FOR DRAC 5 * When viewing the Web ...
Page 6 profile directory even though the plug-in installation procedure failed. To fix this issue, install and run a supported 32-bit Web browser and log into the DRAC 5. * When viewing the Console Redirecti...
Page 7 the Linux operating system (Red Hat or Novell) changes the default mouse settings, there will be a mouse synchronization problem. * Closing the DRAC 5 GUI from a Microsoft Internet Explorer using the ...
Page 8 then you will not be able to use any of the drives available on the Virtual Media page in the GUI to establish a Virtual Media session. This is due to additional security by the browser to prevent unw...
Page 9 transformation engine. To avoid this issue, log out of the DRAC 5 and log back in. (118618) * If you are using Hyperterminal version 6.3 on Windows 2003 SP2 as a client to access serial port for seria...
Page 10 * Legal values for “cfg DNSRac Name” are strings of up to 254 ASCII characters. At least one of the characters must be alphabetic. Characters are restricted to alphanumeric and '-'. * The user passwor...
Page 11 locally using local racadm. * After updating firmware update to 1.30 from any previous release, it takes about 5 minutes before the DRAC is fully functional. KNOWN ISSUES FOR DRAC 5 WITH DISABLING LOC...
Page 12 progress, the installation procedure is in progress. * When viewing the Virtual Media Configuration online help, note the following corrections in the Attributes section: - "Maximum Number of Ses...
Page 13 A: Perform one of the following procedures: 1) Format your USB key with Windows 98 DOS using a Windows 98 startup disk. a) Boot your system from a Windows 98 startup disk. b) Copy the system files fro...
Page 14 Q: When enabling or disabling the Virtual Flash, I noticed that all my virtual drives disappeared and then reappeared. Why? A: Disabling or enabling the Virtual Flash causes a USB reset and causes all...
Page 15 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. (C) 2007 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Dell PowerEdge systems do I need for DRAC 5 support?

DRAC 5 supports Dell PowerEdge models including the 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, 2970, 6950, R300, R900, T300, T605, and R805.

What minimum firmware version is required for the BMC?

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) requires a firmware version of 1.29 or higher.

Which browsers are supported when using Windows XP or Server 2032?

Windows XP and the Server 2003 family support Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (32-bit) with SP2, or IE 7.0 for Vista/Server 2003.

How does the new firmware version improve security?

Firmware Version 1.30 enables Smart Card logon, which provides a higher level of two-factor authentication through annual implementation.