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Embedded system management, Baseboard management controller configuration – Dell PowerEdge R415 User Manual

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

1 Enter the System Setup program and select System Security.
2 Highlight Setup Password, press to access the Setup Password

window. Press twice to clear the existing setup password.
The setting changes to

Not Enabled.

3 If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning

a Setup Password" on page 75.

Embedded System Management

The Lifecycle Controller is an embedded utility that enables systems and

storage management tasks from an embedded environment throughout the

server’s lifecycle.
The Lifecycle Controller can be started during the boot sequence and can

function independently of the operating system.

NOTE:

Certain platform configurations may not support the full set of features

provided by Lifecycle Controller.

For more information about setting up the Lifecycle Controller, configuring

hardware and firmware, and deploying the operating system, see the Lifecycle

Controller documentation at support.dell.com/manuals.

Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

NOTE:

If an iDRAC6 Express card is installed on the system, the Baseboard

Management Controller (BMC) utility is replaced by the iDRAC6 utility.

The BMC enables configuring, monitoring, and recovering of systems

remotely. BMC provides the following features:

• Uses the system’s integrated NIC
• 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

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