
56 End-to-End Hardware Management
2
From
Hosts and Clusters
, select the host system in the tree view and select
the Management Plug-In tab.
3
Under
Host Commands
, select
Blink Indicator Light
.
4
Select
Blink On
, and use the
Timout
drop-down menu to set the time
period. Click
OK
to cause the light to start blinking.
5
To stop the light from continuing to blink, select
Blink Off
and click
OK
.
Server-Based Management Tools
There are two server-based management tools, iDRAC6/DRAC and OMSA,
that can be launched from the Management Plug-In tab.
•Click
Launch Remote Access
to launch the iDRAC 6 user interface.
•Click
Launch OMSA
to launch the OpenManage Server Administrator
user interface URL that was entered into the management center either
during the initial configuration wizard or using
Settings
General
. The
URL is for the server administrator Web server, and must be installed on a
Windows-based management station.
•Click
Launch CMC
to launch the Chassis Management Controller user
interface.
Proactive Systems Management
Proactive Systems Management is a free remote-support software that can be
used to:
• Monitor potential hardware failures
• Alert you of potential problems within five minutes of detection
• Help uncover and analyze problems with automated diagnostics
• Provide proactive dispatch of qualified parts, direct from Dell
• Help accelerate resolution by automatically generating a support case
when a hardware fault is detected
• Provide advanced notification of upcoming service contract expirations
• Provide a consolidated view of the IT environment
• Allow corrective action to be taken to minimize downtime
This software is a separate service that must be installed and configured
outside of the Plug-In.
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