Dell E07S Series Server User Manual


 
72 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
When an optional iDRAC6 Express card is installed, Unified Server
Configurator provides the following additional features:
Downloading and applying firmware updates
Configuring hardware and firmware
For more information about setting up Unified Server Configurator,
configuring hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see
the Unified Server Configurator documentation on the Dell Support website
at support.dell.com/manuals.
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
The BMC enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely.
The BMC provides the following features:
Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting
Provides access to system event log and sensor status
Allows control of system functions including power on and off
Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s
operating system
Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and
operating system consoles
NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect
the network connection to integrated NIC1.
For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the
BMC and systems management applications.
Entering the BMC Setup Module
1
Turn on or restart your system.
2
Press <Ctrl><E> when prompted after POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press <Ctrl><E>,
allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try
again.
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