iDRAC6 Differences

Try the following link:

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The main difference I can see is Express is missing virtual media & virtual console

Hi Ken, I'm not a regular on this forum but just saw this post via a Google search.

Here's a chart that lists the differences between iDRAC6 Express and iDRAC6 Enterprise

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Basically iDRAC6 Express lacks some of of the advanced features of Enterprise such as access to the remote RACADM (Remote Access Controller) Administrator command line tools, a dedicated NIC port, PK Authentication for SSH, and Virtual Media / Virtual Console functionality.

The vFlash card provides onboard storage that can be used for a variety of purposes - you can boot to the vFlash or expose it to the operating system so you can store things like drivers.  You need iDRAC Enterprise with vFlash to have access to this functionality.

More information on vFlash here:

www.delltechcenter.com/.../Dell+vFlash+feature+on+iDRAC

As stated in the paper, vFlash now supports capacities up to 8GB.

Another feature of the vFlash is part replacement, where you can back up the firmware of system components such as network cards, controller cards, and even your motherboard.  If a part needs to be replaced, the LifeCycle Controller tool will provide you the ability to load your firmware versions and information back on to the replacement part.

For videos outlining these features, check out:

www.delltechcenter.com/.../Lifecycle+Controller+Demos