Dell PowerEdge FX2 User Manual

Configure local users using RACADM
NOTE: You must be logged in as a root user to execute RACADM commands on a remote Linux system.
You can configure up to 16 users in the CMC property database. Before you manually enable a CMC user, verify if any current users
exist.
If you are configuring a new CMC or if you have used the racadm racresetcfg command, the only current user account is
default root account. The racresetcfg subcommand resets all configuration parameters to the default values. Any earlier
changes are lost.
NOTE: Users can be enabled and disabled over time, and disabling a user does not delete the user from the database.
To verify if a user exists, open a Telnet/SSH text console to the CMC, log in, and then type the following command once for each
index of 1–16:
racadm getconfig -g cfgUserAdmin -i <index>
NOTE: You can also type racadm getconfig -f <myfile.cfg> and view or edit the myfile.cfg file, which includes
all the CMC configuration parameters.
Several parameters and object IDs are displayed with their current values. Two objects of importance are:
# cfgUserAdminIndex=XX
cfgUserAdminUserName=
If the cfgUserAdminUserName object has no value, that index number, which is indicated by the cfgUserAdminIndex object,
is available for use. If a name is displayed after the "=", that index is taken by that user name.
When you manually enable or disable a user with the racadm config subcommand, you must specify the index with the -i option.
The "#" character in the command objects indicates that it is a read-only object. Also, if you use the racadm config -f
racadm.cfg command to specify any number of groups/objects to write, the index cannot be specified. A new user is added to
the first available index. This behavior allows more flexibility in configuring a second CMC with the same settings as the main CMC.
Configuring Active Directory users
If your company uses the Microsoft Active Directory software, you can configure the software to provide access to CMC, allowing
you to add and control CMC user privileges to your existing users in your directory service. This is a licensed feature.
NOTE: On the following Operating Systems, you can recognize the users of CMC users by using Active Directory.
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
You can configure user authentication through Active Directory to log in to the CMC. You can also provide role-based authority,
which enables an administrator to configure specific privileges for each user.
Supported Active Directory authentication mechanisms
You can use Active Directory to define CMC user access using two methods:
• Standard schema solution that uses Microsoft’s default Active Directory group objects only.
• Extended schema solution that has customized Active Directory objects provided by Dell. All the access control objects are
maintained in Active Directory. It provides maximum flexibility to configure user access on different CMCs with varying privilege
levels.
Standard schema Active Directory overview
As shown in the following figure, using standard schema for Active Directory integration requires configuration on both Active
Directory and CMC.
101

Dell PowerEdge FX2 Specifications

General

Product color	Black, Silver
Rack capacity	2U
LED indicators	Yes
Number of fans	8 fan(s)
Heat dissipation	475 BTU/h
Dell E-Value Code	PEFX2Chassis
Input current	25 A
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V
Power requirements	1600W
Operating altitude	0 - 3048 m
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80 %

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	851.6 mm
Width	433.5 mm
Height	86.8 mm

Summary

1 Overview

Key Features

Overview of the CMC's primary functions and capabilities, detailing its core features.

What's New in This Release

Highlights new features, updates, and improvements introduced in the current CMC firmware release.

Management and Security Features

Details the CMC's capabilities for system management, monitoring, and security enforcement.

Chassis and Component Overview

Provides information on supported platforms, remote access connections, and web browser compatibility.

Firmware and License Management

Covers supported firmware versions, license acquisition, management, and operations.

2 Installing and Setting Up CMC

Initial Hardware Setup and Checklist

Guides through the initial CMC hardware installation and chassis setup procedures.

Network Configuration and Access

Details network setup, remote access methods, and browser configuration for CMC.

CMC Configuration and Properties

Covers settings for chassis location, date/time, CMC properties, and component identification.

Server Mode Configuration

Explains how to configure CMC for chassis management at the server mode.

3 Logging into CMC

Accessing CMC via Web Interface

Instructions on how to access the CMC's web interface using a supported web browser.

Authentication Methods

Details various authentication methods for logging into CMC, including SSH, AD, LDAP, and smart cards.

4 Updating Firmware

Downloading and Viewing Firmware Versions

Procedures for downloading and verifying installed firmware versions for CMC and chassis components.

Updating CMC and Chassis Firmware

Steps for updating the CMC firmware and chassis infrastructure firmware.

Updating Server Component Firmware

Guides on updating firmware for server components like iDRAC, BIOS, and drivers.

5 Viewing Chassis Information and Monitoring Health

Chassis and Component Summaries

Provides an overview of chassis health, component status, and selected component information.

Server, Storage, and IOM Health Status

Details how to view health status for servers, storage sleds, and I/O Modules (IOMs).

Fan and Temperature Sensor Monitoring

Covers monitoring fan status, configuring fan settings, and viewing temperature sensor data.

6 Configuring CMC

CMC Network and DNS Configuration

Guides on configuring CMC network settings, DHCP, DNS, and auto-negotiation.

Management Port and FIPS Configuration

Details configuration of Management Port 2 and enabling Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) mode.

Service and Chassis Group Configuration

Covers enabling CMC services and setting up chassis groups for management.

Chassis Group Management

Explains how to set up, add/remove members, disband, and manage chassis groups.

Server Inventory and Reporting

Describes how to generate and save server inventory reports for MCM groups.

7 Chassis Configuration Profiles

Saving and Restoring Chassis Configuration

Procedures for saving, restoring, and viewing chassis configuration profiles.

Managing Chassis Configuration Profiles

Covers importing, applying, exporting, editing, and deleting chassis configuration profiles.

8 Configuring Servers

Slot Name Configuration

Instructions on how to configure and manage slot names for identifying individual servers.

iDRAC Network and VLAN Settings

Guides on configuring iDRAC network settings, QuickDeploy, and VLAN tag settings.

First Boot Device Configuration

Details on setting the first boot device for servers via CMC web interface or RACADM.

Server Profile Management

Covers creating, saving, applying, importing, exporting, and editing server profiles.

Quick Deploy and Boot Identity Profiles

Explains Quick Deploy functionality and managing Boot Identity Profiles for servers.

9 Configuring Storage Sleds

Storage Sled Configuration Modes

Details storage sled configuration modes: Split-Single, Split-Dual, and Joined.

Storage Sled Configuration and Management

Covers configuring storage sleds via web interface, RACADM, and managing array status.

10 Configuring CMC Alerts

Enabling and Disabling Alerts

Procedures for enabling, disabling, and configuring alert destinations for CMC.

Configuring SNMP and Email Alerts

Guides on setting up SNMP trap and email alert destinations and filtering alerts.

11 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges

User Types and Privileges

Explains different user types, privileges, and role-based access control within CMC.

Managing Administrator and Local User Accounts

Covers modifying root account settings and configuring local CMC user accounts.

Configuring Directory Service Authentication

Details configuring Active Directory and LDAP for user authentication and authorization.

11 Configuring CMC for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login

System Requirements and Prerequisites

Lists system requirements and prerequisites for configuring SSO and Smart Card login.

Kerberos Keytab and Browser Configuration

Covers generating Kerberos keytab files and configuring browsers for SSO login.

Enabling SSO and Smart Card Login

Procedures for enabling SSO and Smart Card login for Active Directory users via RACADM or web interface.

12 Configuring CMC Command Line Consoles

CMC Command Line Features and Commands

Details CMC command line features, available commands, and console access methods.

Using Telnet and SSH Consoles

Guides on using Telnet and SSH consoles, including public key authentication.

Serial Console Redirection and Terminal Emulation

Covers terminal emulation, connecting to servers/IOMs, and BIOS serial console redirection.

13 Using FlexAddress and FlexAddress Plus Cards

Understanding FlexAddress Features

Explains FlexAddress functionality for assigning WWN/MAC IDs and its Plus card features.

Managing FlexAddress Activation and Deactivation

Covers verifying FlexAddress activation status and deactivating the feature.

Configuring FlexAddress and Viewing WWN/MAC IDs

Guides on configuring FlexAddress and viewing WWN/MAC address information.

14 Managing Fabrics

IOM Health Monitoring and Configuration

Details IOM health monitoring and configuring network settings for I/O Modules.

I/O Module Software Updates and GUI Access

Covers IOM software updates, factory resets, and accessing IOA/MXL GUI.

15 Using VLAN Manager

Assigning and Configuring VLANs on IOMs

Guides on assigning VLANs to IOMs and configuring VLAN settings using the web interface.

Managing VLAN Settings on IOMs

Covers viewing, removing, updating, and resetting VLAN settings for IOMs.

16 Managing and Monitoring Power

Redundancy Policies and PSU Status

Details redundancy policies, PSU status, and multi-node sled adaptation.

Power Consumption, Budget, and Health Monitoring

Covers monitoring power consumption, budget, and overall chassis power health.

Configuring Power Budget, Redundancy, and Controls

Guides on configuring power budget, redundancy policies, and power control operations.

17 Configuring PCIe Slots

PCIe Slot Mapping and Properties

Details PCIe slot mapping for different sled types and viewing slot properties.

PCIe Slot Reassignment

Covers enabling/disabling PCIe slot reassignment and its configuration methods.

18 Troubleshooting and Recovery

Gathering System Information and Logs

Procedures for gathering configuration, status, and logs using RACDUMP and supported interfaces.

System and Power Troubleshooting Steps

Provides initial steps and solutions for troubleshooting system and power-related issues.

Troubleshooting Alerts, Events, and Components

Guides on troubleshooting alerts, viewing event logs, and resetting components.

Configuration and NTP Troubleshooting

Covers troubleshooting chassis configuration saving/restoring and NTP errors.

19 Frequently Asked Questions

RACADM and Remote System Management FAQs

Addresses common questions regarding RACADM usage and remote system management.

Active Directory and IOM FAQs

Answers frequently asked questions about Active Directory integration and I/O Modules.