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Remote Access Service Availability

Dell OpenManage™ Server Administrator Compatibility Guide Version 1.3

 Overview

 RAC Types

Availability of RACs on Specific PowerEdge Systems

RAC Firmware Versions

Overview

Although all supported operating systems for Server Administrator support remote access, remote access availability is system dependent. The Remote Access Service is supported on the following Dell™ PowerEdge™ systems only: 1600SC, 1650, 2600, 2650, 4600, 6600, and 6650.

The only special operating system requirement applies to multiprocessor systems running Novell® NetWare® 6.0. When using NetWare 6.0 on multiprocessor systems, you must use SP 2. Single-processor systems running NetWare 6.0 do not require a support pack.

The Server Administrator GUI does not display any services on your system that are not available for that system or that system configuration.

RAC Types

The remote access controller (RAC) cards that are available for specific PowerEdge systems are the DRAC III, the DRAC III/XT, the ERA, and the ERA/O. The DRAC III is unique among the RACs. The DRAC III occupies a PCI slot, and has a modem, a battery, and an external AC power connection unlike the other RACs.

Availability of RACs on Specific PowerEdge Systems

Table 1 shows the RACs that are available on specific PowerEdge systems. 

Table 1. RACs Availability on Specific PowerEdge Systems

RAC Firmware Versions

Table 2 shows the firmware version required for each RAC that is offered on the corresponding Systems Management CD.

Table 2. RAC Firmware Version for Solutions on Systems Management CD Version Numbers

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