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Chassis Management Controller Version 2.0 for Dell PowerEdge VRTX User's Guide

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  • Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

  • Overview
    • What Is New In This Release
    • Key Features
      • Management Features
      • Security Features
    • Chassis Overview
    • Minimum CMC Version
    • Supported Remote Access Connections
    • Supported Platforms
    • Supported Web Browsers
    • Managing Licenses
      • Types of Licenses
      • Acquiring Licenses
      • License Operations
      • License Component State or Condition and Available Operations
      • Managing Licenses Using CMC Web Interface
      • Managing Licenses Using RACADM
      • Licensable Features in CMC
    • Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface
    • Supported Management Console Applications
    • How to Use this User's Guide
    • Other Documents You May Need
    • Accessing documents from Dell support site

  • Installing and Setting Up CMC
    • Before You Begin
    • Installing CMC Hardware
      • Checklist To Set up Chassis
      • Basic CMC Network Connection
    • Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station
      • Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station
      • Uninstalling RACADM From a Linux Management Station
    • Configuring a Web Browser
      • Proxy Server
        • Internet Explorer
        • Mozilla FireFox
      • Microsoft Phishing Filter
      • Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Fetching
      • Downloading Files From CMC With Internet Explorer
      • Enabling Animations In Internet Explorer
    • Setting Up Initial Access to CMC
      • Configuring Initial CMC Network
        • Configuring CMC Network Using LCD Panel Interface
    • Interfaces and Protocols to Access CMC
      • Launching CMC Using Other Systems Management Tools
    • Downloading and Updating CMC Firmware
    • Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name
      • Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using Web Interface
      • Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name Using RACADM
    • Setting Date and Time on CMC
      • Setting Date and Time on CMC Using CMC Web Interface
      • Setting Date and Time on CMC Using RACADM
    • Configuring LEDs to Identify Components on the Chassis
      • Configuring LED Blinking Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring LED Blinking Using RACADM
    • Configuring CMC Properties
    • Configuring iDRAC Launch Method Using CMC Web Interface
    • Configuring iDRAC Launch Method Using RACADM
    • Configuring Login Lockout Policy Attributes Using CMC Web Interface
    • Configuring Login Lockout Policy Attributes Using RACADM
    • Understanding Redundant CMC Environment
      • About Standby CMC
      • CMC Failsafe Mode
      • Active CMC Election Process
      • Obtaining Health Status of Redundant CMC
    • Configuring Front Panel
      • Configuring Power Button
      • Configuring LCD
      • Accessing a Server Using KVM
        • Mapping a Server to KVM Using CMC Web Interface
        • Mapping the Server to KVM Using LCD
        • Mapping a Server to a DVD Drive

  • Logging in to CMC
    • Accessing CMC Web Interface
    • Logging in to CMC as a Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User
    • Logging in to CMC Using a Smart Card
    • Logging in to CMC Using Single Sign-on
    • Logging In To CMC Using Serial, Telnet, Or SSH Console
    • Accessing CMC Using RACADM
    • Logging in to CMC Using Public Key Authentication
    • Multiple CMC Sessions
    • Changing Default Login Password
      • Changing Default Login Password Using Web Interface
      • Changing Default Login Password Using RACADM
    • Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message
      • Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message Using Web Interface
      • Enabling or Disabling Warning Message to Change Default Login Password Using RACADM

  • Updating Firmware
    • Downloading CMC Firmware
    • Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions
      • Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using CMC Web Interface
      • Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using RACADM
    • Updating the CMC Firmware
      • Signed CMC Firmware Image
      • Updating CMC Firmware Using Web Interface
      • Updating CMC Firmware Using RACADM
    • Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware
      • Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using CMC Web Interface
      • Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using RACADM
    • Updating Server iDRAC Firmware
      • Updating Server iDRAC Firmware Using Web Interface
    • Updating Server Component Firmware
      • Server Component Update Sequence
      • Enabling Lifecycle Controller
      • Choosing Server Component Firmware Update Type Using CMC Web Interface
      • Filtering Components for Firmware Updates
        • Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using CMC Web Interface
        • Filtering Components for Firmware Updates Using RACADM
    • Viewing Firmware Inventory
      • Viewing Firmware Inventory Using CMC Web Interface
      • Viewing Firmware Inventory Using RACADM
    • Saving Chassis Inventory Report Using CMC Web Interface
    • Configuring Network Share Using CMC Web Interface
    • Lifecycle Controller Job Operations
      • Reinstalling Server Component Firmware
        • Re-installing Server Component Firmware Using Web Interface
    • Rolling Back Server Component Firmware
      • Rolling Back Server Component Firmware Using the CMC Web Interface
    • Upgrading Server Component Firmware
      • Upgrading Server Component Firmware From File Using CMC Web Interface
      • Server Component Single Click Update Using Network Share
      • Pre-requisites for Using Network Share Update Mode
      • Upgrading Server Component Firmware From Network Share Using CMC Web Interface
    • Deleting Scheduled Server Component Firmware Jobs
      • Deleting Scheduled Server Component Firmware Jobs Using the Web Interface
    • Updating Storage Component Using CMC Web Interface
    • Recovering iDRAC Firmware Using CMC

  • Viewing Chassis Information and Monitoring Chassis and Component Health
    • Viewing Chassis and Component Summaries
      • Chassis Graphics
      • Selected Component Information
      • Viewing Server Model Name and Service Tag
    • Viewing Chassis Summary
    • Viewing Chassis Controller Information and Status
    • Viewing Information and Health Status of All Servers
    • Viewing Health Status and Information for Individual Server
    • Viewing Information and Health Status of the IOM
    • Viewing Information and Health Status of Fans
      • Configuring Fans
    • Viewing Front Panel Properties
    • Viewing KVM Information and Health Status
    • Viewing LCD Information and Health
    • Viewing Information and Health Status of Temperature Sensors
    • Viewing Storage Capacity and Status of the Storage Components

  • Configuring CMC
    • Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings
      • Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings Using CMC Web Interface
      • Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings Using RACADM
      • Enabling the CMC Network Interface
      • Enabling or Disabling DHCP for the CMC Network Interface Address
      • Enabling or Disabling DHCP for DNS IP Addresses
      • Setting Static DNS IP addresses
      • Configuring DNS Settings (IPv4 and IPv6)
      • Configuring Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode, and Network Speed (IPv4 and IPv6)
      • Setting the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) (IPv4 and IPv6)
    • Configuring CMC Network and Login Security Settings
      • Configuring IP Range Attributes Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring IP Range Attributes Using RACADM
    • Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC
      • Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC Using RACADM
      • Configuring Virtual LAN Tag Properties for CMC Using Web Interface
    • Configuring Services
      • Configuring Services Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring Services Using RACADM
    • Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card
    • Setting Up Chassis Group
      • Adding Members To Chassis Group
      • Removing a Member from the Leader
      • Disbanding a Chassis Group
      • Disabling an Individual Member at the Member Chassis
      • Accessing the Web page of a Member Chassis or Server
      • Propagating Leader Chassis Properties to Member Chassis
      • Server Inventory for MCM group
      • Saving Server Inventory Report
        • Exported Data
        • Data Format
      • Chassis Group Inventory and Firmware Version
      • Viewing Chassis Group Inventory
      • Viewing Selected Chassis Inventory Using Web Interface
      • Viewing Selected Server Component Firmware Versions Using Web Interface
    • Configuring Multiple CMCs Using RACADM
      • Creating a CMC Configuration File
      • Parsing Rules
      • Modifying the CMC IP Address
    • Viewing and Ending CMC Sessions
      • Viewing and Ending CMC Sessions Using Web Interface
      • Viewing and Ending CMC Sessions Using RACADM

  • Configuring Servers
    • Configuring Slot Names
    • Configuring iDRAC Network Settings
      • Configuring iDRAC QuickDeploy Network Settings
      • Assigning QuickDeploy IP Address to Servers
      • Modifying iDRAC Network Settings for Individual Server iDRAC
      • Modifying iDRAC Network Settings Using RACADM
    • Configuring iDRAC Virtual LAN Tag Settings
      • Configuring iDRAC Virtual LAN Tag Settings Using RACADM
      • Configuring iDRAC Virtual LAN Tag Settings Using Web Interface
    • Setting First Boot Device
      • Setting First Boot Device For Multiple Servers Using CMC Web Interface
      • Setting First Boot Device For Individual Server Using CMC Web Interface
      • Setting First Boot Device Using RACADM
    • Configuring Server FlexAddress
    • Configuring Remote File Share
    • Configuring Profile Settings Using Server Configuration Replication
      • Accessing Server Profiles Page
      • Adding or Saving Profile
      • Applying Profile
      • Importing Profile
      • Exporting Profile
      • Editing Profile
      • Deleting Profile
      • Viewing Profile Settings
      • Viewing Stored Profile Settings
      • Viewing Profile Log
      • Completion Status And Troubleshooting
      • Quick Deploy of Profiles
      • Assigning Server Profiles to Slots
      • Launching iDRAC using Single Sign-On
        • Launching iDRAC from Server Status Page
        • Launching iDRAC from Servers Status Page
      • Launching Remote Console
        • Launching Remote Console from Chassis Health Page
        • Launching Remote Console from Server Status Page
        • Launching Remote Console from Servers Status Page

  • Configuring CMC To Send Alerts
    • Enabling Or Disabling Alerts
      • Enabling Or Disabling Alerts Using CMC Web Interface
      • Filtering Alerts
        • Filtering Alerts Using CMC Web Interface
        • Setting Event Alerts Using RACADM
    • Configuring Alert Destinations
      • Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations
        • Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations Using CMC Web Interface
        • Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations Using RACADM
      • Configuring Email Alert Settings
        • Configuring Email Alert Settings Using CMC Web Interface
        • Configuring EMail Alert Settings Using RACADM

  • Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
    • Types of Users
    • Modifying Root User Administrator Account Settings
    • Configuring Local Users
      • Configuring Local Users Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configure Local Users Using RACADM
        • Adding CMC User Using RACADM
        • Disabling CMC User
        • Enabling CMC User With Permissions
    • Configuring Active Directory Users
      • Supported Active Directory Authentication Mechanisms
      • Standard Schema Active Directory Overview
      • Configuring Standard Schema Active Directory
        • Configuring Active Directory With Standard Schema Using CMC Web Interface
        • Configuring Active Directory With Standard Schema Using RACADM
      • Extended Schema Active Directory Overview
        • Active Directory Schema Extensions
        • Overview of Schema Extensions
      • Configuring Extended Schema Active Directory
        • Extending Active Directory Schema
          • Using Dell Schema Extender
            • Classes And Attributes
        • Installing Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In
        • Adding CMC Users And Privileges To Active Directory
          • Creating RAC Device Object
          • Creating Privilege Object
          • Creating Association Object
          • Adding Objects To Association Object
          • Adding Users Or User Groups
          • Adding Privileges
          • Adding RAC Devices Or RAC Device Groups
        • Configuring Active Directory With Extended Schema Using CMC Web Interface
        • Configuring Active Directory With Extended Schema Using RACADM
    • Configuring Generic LDAP Users
      • Configuring the Generic LDAP Directory to Access CMC
        • Authentication of LDAP Users
        • Authorization Of LDAP Users
      • Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using RACADM

  • Configuring CMC For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login
    • System Requirements
      • Client Systems
      • CMC
    • Prerequisites For Single Sign-On Or Smart Card Login
    • Generating Kerberos Keytab File
    • Configuring CMC For Active Directory Schema
    • Configuring Browser For SSO Login
      • Internet Explorer
      • Mozilla Firefox
    • Configuring Browser For Smart Card Login
    • Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users
      • Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users Using Web Interface
      • Uploading Keytab File
      • Configuring CMC SSO Or Smart Card Login For Active Directory Users Using RACADM

  • Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles
    • CMC Command Line Console Features
      • CMC Command Line Interface Commands
    • Using Telnet Console With CMC
      • Using SSH With CMC
      • Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
      • Configure Public Key Authentication Over SSH
        • Generating Public Keys for Systems Running Windows
        • Generating Public Keys for Systems Running Linux
        • RACADM Syntax Notes for CMC
        • Viewing Public Keys
        • Adding Public Keys
        • Deleting Public Keys
    • Configuring Terminal Emulation Software
      • Configuring Linux Minicom
        • Configuring Minicom Version 2.0
        • Required Minicom Settings
    • Connecting to Servers or I/O Module Using Connect Command
      • Configuring the Managed Server BIOS for Serial Console Redirection
      • Configuring Windows for Serial Console Redirection
      • Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection During Boot
      • Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection After Boot

  • Using FlexAddress and FlexAdress Plus Cards
    • About FlexAddress
      • About FlexAddress Plus
      • Viewing FlexAddress Activation Status
      • Deactivating FlexAddress
    • Configuring FlexAddress
      • Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots
        • Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots Using CMC Web Interface
        • Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots Using RACADM
    • Viewing World Wide Name/Media Access Control (WWN/MAC) Addresses
      • Fabric Configuration
    • Viewing WWN/MAC Address Information
    • Viewing Basic WWN/MAC Address Information Using Web Interface
    • Viewing Advanced WWN/MAC Address Information Using Web Interface
    • Viewing WWN/MAC Address Information Using RACADM
    • Command Messages
    • FlexAddress DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

  • Managing Fabrics
    • Fresh Power-up Scenario
    • Monitoring IOM Health
    • Configuring Network Settings for IOM
      • Configuring Network Settings for IOM Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring Network Settings for IOM Using RACADM
    • Managing Power Control Operation for I/O Modules
    • Enabling or Disabling LED Blinking for I/O Modules

  • Managing and Monitoring Power
    • Redundancy Policies
      • Grid Redundancy Policy
        • Grid Redundancy Levels
      • Power Supply Redundancy Policy
    • Dynamic Power Supply Engagement
    • Default Redundancy Configuration
      • Grid Redundancy
      • Power Supply Redundancy
    • Power Budgeting For Hardware Modules
    • Server Slot Power Priority Settings
    • Assigning Priority Levels To Servers
    • Assigning Priority Levels To Servers Using CMC Web Interface
    • Assigning Priority Levels To Servers Using RACADM
    • Viewing Power Consumption Status
      • Viewing Power Consumption Status Using CMC Web Interface
      • Viewing Power Consumption Status Using RACADM
    • Viewing Power Budget Status Using CMC Web Interface
      • Viewing Power Budget Status Using RACADM
    • Redundancy Status and Overall Power Health
      • Power Management After PSU Failure
      • Power Management After Removing PSU
      • New Server Engagement Policy
      • Power Supply and Redundancy Policy Changes in System Event Log
    • Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy
      • Power Conservation and Power Budget
      • Maximum Power Conservation Mode
      • Server Power Reduction to Maintain Power Budget
      • 110V PSUs AC Operation
      • Remote Logging
      • External Power Management
      • Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy Using RACADM
    • Executing Power Control Operations
      • Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis
      • Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using Web Interface
      • Executing Power Control Operations on the Chassis Using RACADM
    • Executing Power Control Operations on a Server
    • Executing Power Control Operations for Multiple Servers Using CMC Web Interface
    • Executing Power Control Operations on the IOM
      • Executing Power Control Operations on IOM Using CMC Web Interface
      • Executing Power Control Operations on the IOM Using RACADM

  • Managing Chassis Storage
    • Viewing Status of the Storage Components
    • Viewing the Storage Topology
    • Viewing Fault-tolerant Troubleshooting Information of SPERC Using CMC Web Interface
    • Assigning Virtual Adapters To Slots Using CMC Web Interface
    • Fault-Tolerance in Storage Controllers
    • Viewing Controller Properties Using CMC Web Interface
    • Viewing Controller Properties Using RACADM
      • Importing or Clearing Foreign Configuration
    • Configuring Storage Controller Settings
      • Configuring Storage Controller Settings Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring Storage Controller Settings Using RACADM
    • Shared PERC Controllers
    • Enabling or Disabling RAID Controller Using CMC Web Interface
    • Enabling or Diasabling RAID Controller Using RACADM
    • Viewing Physical Disk Properties Using the CMC Web Interface
    • Viewing Physical Disk Drives Properties Using RACADM
    • Identifying Physical Disks and Virtual Disks
    • Assigning Global Hot Spares Using CMC Web Interface
    • Assigning Global Hot Spares Using RACADM
    • Recovering Physical Disks
    • Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Using CMC Web Interface
    • Viewing Virtual Disk Properties Using RACADM
    • Creating Virtual Disk Using CMC Web Interface
    • Applying Virtual Adapter Access Policy To Virtual Disks
    • Modifying Virtual Disk Properties Using CMC Web Interface
    • Viewing Enclosure Properties Using CMC Web Interface

  • Managing PCIe Slots
    • Viewing PCIe Slot Properties Using CMC Web Interface
    • Assigning PCIe Slots To Servers Using CMC Web Interface
    • Managing PCIe Slots Using RACADM
    • PCIe Power Ride-Through
      • Viewing PCIe Ride-through Properties Using CMC Web Interface
      • Viewing PCIe Ridethrough Properties Status Using RACADM
      • Configuring PCIe Ride-through Properties Using CMC Web Interface
      • Configuring PCIe Ride-through Properties Status Using RACADM

  • Troubleshooting and Recovery
    • Gathering Configuration Information, Chassis Status, and Logs Using RACDUMP
      • Supported Interfaces
      • Downloading SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) File
    • First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System
      • Power Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Alerts
    • Viewing Event Logs
      • Viewing Hardware Log
        • Viewing Hardware Logs Using CMC Web Interface
        • Viewing Hardware Logs Using RACADM
      • Viewing Chassis Log
        • Viewing Chassis Logs Using RACADM
        • Viewing Chassis Logs Using the Web Interface
    • Using Diagnostic Console
    • Resetting Components
    • Saving or Restoring Chassis Configuration
    • Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol (NTP) Errors
    • Interpreting LED Colors and Blinking Patterns
    • Troubleshooting Non-responsive CMC
      • Observing LEDs to Isolate the Problem
      • Obtain Recovery Information from DB-9 Serial Port
      • Recovering Firmware Image
    • Troubleshooting Network Problems
    • Troubleshooting Controller

  • Using LCD Panel Interface
    • LCD Navigation
      • Main Menu
      • KVM Mapping Menu
      • DVD Mapping
      • Enclosure Menu
      • IP Summary Menu
      • Settings
        • LCD Language
        • Default Screen
    • Diagnostics
    • Front Panel LCD Messages
    • LCD Module and Server Status Information

  • Frequently Asked Questions
    • RACADM
    • Managing and Recovering a Remote System
    • Active Directory
    • FlexAddress and FlexAddressPlus
    • IOM

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    Troubleshooting Controller

    To troubleshoot a controller:
    1. In the left pane, click Chassis Overview > Storage > Controllers > Troubleshooting.
    2. On the Controller Troubleshooting page, from the Actions drop-down list for the respective controller, select any one of the following, and then click Apply.
      • Reset Configuration — Deletes the virtual disks and hots spares. However, the data on the disks is not erased.
      • Export TTY Log — The TTY debug log from the storage controller is exported to your local system.
      • Discard Pinned Cache — Deletes data that is stored in RAID controller cache.
        • NOTE: If there is pinned cache, the option to clear it is present. If there is no pinned cache, this option is not displayed.
      • Disable RAID Controller — Disables the peer controller. This option is available in the drop-down menu only for the Integrated 2 PERC when it is not disabled.
      • Enable RAID Controller — Enables the peer controller. If the Integrated 2 PERC is already disabled, then the Enable Raid Controller option is available in the drop-down menu.
        • NOTE:
        For a disabled PERC, none of the other options Reset Configuration, Export TTY Log, Discard Pinned Cache, and Disable RAID Controller are available in the drop-down menu.
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