Dell iDRAC Service Module 1.0 Installation Guide
Summary
The iDRAC Service Module 1.0 Installation Guide covers deployment of remote management companion software. Features include OS information monitoring, Lifecycle Controller log replication, and automatic system recovery. The guide details installation prerequisites and supported operating systems. Target users are server administrators managing Dell PowerEdge servers remotely.
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i DRAC Service Module 1.0 Installation Guide
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i DRAC Service Module 1.0 Installation Guide
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of ...
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Contents 1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................5 i DRAC Service Module Monitoring Features.......
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Using The VMware Update Manager.....................................................................................................................20 Using The Power CLI.................................
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Introduction This guide provides information and step-by-step instructions on how to install i DRAC Service Module on the supported operating systems. The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller(i DR...
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Automatic System Recovery Feature You can perform automatic system recovery operations such as reboot, power cycle, or power off after a specified time interval. This feature is enabled only when the ...
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Serviceability Tools To view the document, click the required product version. Using search engines as follows: Type the name and version of the document in the Search box. Software License Agreement ...
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Preinstallation Setup Ensure that you assess the following before installing the i DRAC Service Module: Dell 12G Server or later. Minimum firmware version — i DRAC7 1.50.50 or later. Read the installa...
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP3 VMware ESXi 5.1 U1 VMware ESXi 5.1 U2 VMware ESXi 5.5 Citrix Xen Server 6.2 For information on supported operating systems, see the Systems Software Support Matrix ...
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Installing The i DRAC Service Module On Microsoft Windows Operating Systems The i DRAC Service Module installer installs all the features on the supported operating system and enables the feature by d...
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Modifying The i DRAC Service Module On Microsoft Windows Operating Systems To modify i DRAC Service Module components: 1. From the i DRAC Service Module software, go to the windows folder and run i DR...
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NOTE: This process is recommended, if you do not have the DVD or MSI package during uninstallation. Uninstalling Using the Add/Remove Feature The i DRAC Service Module can be uninstalled by using the ...
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Installing i DRAC Service Module On Supported Linux Operating System The complete i DRAC Service Module is packaged in a single Red Hat Package Manager (rpm). The package, accompanied by a shell scrip...
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chkconfig Red Hat Enterprise Linux chkconfig SUSE Linux Enterprise Server aaa_base install_initd Red Hat Enterprise Linux redhat-lsb-core SUSE Linux Enterprise Server insserv /etc/init.d/ipmi Open IPM...
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-a Autostart: Start the installed service after the component has been installed. Uninstalling The i DRAC Service Module On Linux Operating System The i DRAC Service Module can be uninstalled in two d...
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Installing The i DRAC Service Module on VMware ESXi VMware ESXi is factory-installed on some systems. For a list of these systems, see the latest Systems Software Support Matrix at dell.com/support/ma...
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Using The VMware v Sphere Management Assistant The v Sphere Management Assistant (v MA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXi systems. For more information on v...
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15. Click Remediate and follow the instructions once the staging is completed. Server Administrator installation is complete. 16. Reboot the host. NOTE: For more information on VMWare Update Manager, ...
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Installing The i DRAC Service Module On Citrix Xen Server The i DRAC Service Module is installed on Citrix Xen Server using the Supplemental Pack. The Supplemental Pack for Citrix Xen Server can be in...
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3. After the base Xen Server image is installed (5–10 minutes depending on the speed of the system), you are prompted to insert the Supplemental Pack CD. Eject the Xen Server installation CD from the ...
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Configuring The i DRAC Service Module You can configure the i DRAC Service Module using the: i DRAC Web Interface RACADM CLI command WSMAN command Configuring The i DRAC Service Module From i DRAC Web...
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To configure the i DRAC Service Module use winrm i Apply Attributes http://schemas.dmtf.org/wbem/wscim/1/cim- schema/2/root/dcim/DCIM_i DRACCard Service?Creation Class Name=DCIM_i DRACCard Service +Na...
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Frequently Asked Questions This section lists some frequently asked questions about the i DRAC Service Module. Do I need to uninstall Open Manage Server Administrator before installing or running the ...
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Whenever I try to install the i DRAC Service Module, it shows an error message This is not a supported server. Consult the User Guide for additional information about the supported servers. What shoul...
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Linux Installer Packages The installer packages for the supported Linux OS are provided here: Supported Linux Operating System Installer Packages Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 SYSMGMT\i SM\linux \RHEL5\x...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 29 |
| File Size | 764.82 KB |
| Published | June 25, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the system requirements for the iDRAC Service Module?
You must have a 12G system and a 64-bit system.
What is the minimum permission level needed to install the iDRAC Service Module?
You must have Administrator level privileges.
How do I check the version of the iDRAC Service Module on my system?
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features and check the Version tab.
What operating systems are supported for Linux installation?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11.