Contents
1 Overview...............................................................................................................14
What Is New In This Release............................................................................................................... 15
Key Features.........................................................................................................................................15
Management Features...................................................................................................................15
Security Features........................................................................................................................... 16
Chassis Overview.................................................................................................................................17
Minimum CMC Version.......................................................................................................................20
Supported Remote Access Connections...........................................................................................20
Supported Platforms............................................................................................................................21
Supported Web Browsers....................................................................................................................21
Managing Licenses ............................................................................................................................. 21
Types of Licenses...........................................................................................................................21
Acquiring Licenses.........................................................................................................................22
License Operations........................................................................................................................22
License Component State or Condition and Available Operations............................................ 22
Managing Licenses Using CMC Web Interface............................................................................23
Managing Licenses Using RACADM..............................................................................................23
Licensable Features in CMC..........................................................................................................23
Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface....................................................................25
Supported Management Console Applications.................................................................................25
How to Use this User's Guide.............................................................................................................25
Other Documents You May Need......................................................................................................25
Accessing documents from Dell support site....................................................................................26
2 Installing and Setting Up CMC.........................................................................28
Before You Begin................................................................................................................................ 28
Installing CMC Hardware....................................................................................................................28
Checklist To Set up Chassis..........................................................................................................28
Basic CMC Network Connection................................................................................................. 29
Installing Remote Access Software on a Management Station........................................................ 29
Installing RACADM on a Linux Management Station...................................................................29
Uninstalling RACADM From a Linux Management Station..........................................................30
Configuring a Web Browser............................................................................................................... 30
Proxy Server...................................................................................................................................30
Microsoft Phishing Filter................................................................................................................31
Certificate Revocation List (CRL) Fetching................................................................................... 31
Downloading Files From CMC With Internet Explorer.................................................................31
Enabling Animations In Internet Explorer.....................................................................................32