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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
The Dell OpenManage™ Remote Assistant Card II (DRAC II) is an optional system
management card designed to provide remote management capabilities for Dell™
PowerEdge™ systems. With the addition of the DRAC II, system administrators can
manage and monitor a PowerEdge system through a modem or network connection,
even when the system itself is down.
DRAC II Kit
The DRAC II kit includes:
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DRAC II hardware
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Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD
DRAC II version 2.4 or later firmware flash diskette
External power adapter and power cable (in countries where certified)
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA) modem
(optional)
Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD
Documentation CD
DRAC II Features
The DRAC II offers a complete hardware and software solution to the challenge of
remote systems management. A major feature of the DRAC II is the ability to allow an
administrator to remotely access an inoperable system and get the system up and
running as quickly as possible. The DRAC II provides alert notification when the system is down and allows full access to the down system. In addition, the DRAC II logs
the probable cause of the system crash and saves the current error display.
The DRAC II is a peripheral component interconnect (PCI) card, with its own microprocessor and memory. The card is powered by the system when the system has power,
or it can operate from its integrated battery module. In addition, an external power
adapter is provided that allows the DRAC II to remain powered up indefinitely when
the system is off.
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