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To obtain these utilities, search for and install the appropriate version of Dell iDRAC Tools for your OS, from Dell's Support website. | To obtain these utilities, search for and install the appropriate version of Dell iDRAC Tools for your OS, from Dell's Support website. | ||
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Revision as of 20:37, 20 January 2025
iDRAC Tools
Dell iDRAC Tools provides these useful utilities which enable administrators to deploy, monitor, manage, configure, update, and troubleshoot Dell servers from any location without using any agents.
- RACADM
- Command Line Interface (CLI): Enables scripting of iDRAC management operations.
- IPMITool
- Provides local and remote IPMI management of a server.
To obtain these utilities, search for and install the appropriate version of Dell iDRAC Tools for your OS, from Dell's Support website.
These utilities are required for doing most of the things described below.
Fan Control
Third-Party PCIe Cards
Dell doesn't like third-party PCIe cards, so the PowerEdge will ramp up the fans if it detects a non-Dell card in the system. Luckily, they provide a way to disable this functionality, to get your fans to settle down a bit.