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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) provides an out-of-band method for remote management. iDRAC is optional but highly recommended.
iDRAC allows you to:
Note: iDRAC uses a 1GBASE-T Ethernet connection. The 1 GbE management switch to which the Category 5 or 6 iDRAC cable connects must have RJ45 connections.