Side-by-side comparison of the features of Dell EMC iDRAC9 and iDRAC8 This Dell EMC technical brief compares the features and functionalities of the 14th generation iDRAC9 versus the 13th generation iDRAC8.
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Contents Executive summary.............................................................................................................................................................4 iDRAC9 – The server industry’s leading Embedded Management solution.......................................................................4 iDRAC versions for Dell PowerEdge servers......................................................................................................................
Executive summary This technical brief provides a comparison of the changes and improvements in the new iDRAC9 compared to its predecessor, iDRAC8. Also provides references to other Dell EMC technical white papers that provide indepth information about the new features provided by iDRAC9 on the 14th generation PowerEdge servers.
iDRAC9 versus iDRAC8 — Side by side comparison The following table provides an overview of the key features for each license level and compares against the features available in the previous generation of Dell PowerEdge servers. Many of these options are the same between generations, but there are new features available only on the 14th generation iDRAC9. Note: Features in boldface are available only on the 14th generation iDRAC9 application. Feature Interfaces / Standards Redfish IPMI 2.0 DCMI 1.
Feature Security Role-based authority Local users SSL encryption IP blocking Directory services (AD, LDAP) Two-factor authentication Single sign-on PK authentication FIPS 140-2 Secure UEFI boot certificate management Lock down mode Factory-generated iDRAC default password Customizable Security Policy Banner - login page Quick Sync 2.0 - optional auth for read operations Quick Sync 2.
Feature Virtual Flash partitions Group Manager HTTP / HTTPS support along with NFS/CIFS Power & Thermal Real-time power meter Power thresholds & alerts Real-time power graphing Historical power counters Power capping Power Center integration Temperature monitoring Temperature graphing Health Monitoring Full agent-free monitoring Predictive failure monitoring SNMPv1, v2, and v3 (traps and gets) Email Alerting Configurable thresholds Fan monitoring Power Supply monitoring Memory monitoring CPU monitoring RAID
Feature Sync with repository (scheduled updates) Auto-update Improved PSU firmware updates Deployment & Configuration Local configuration via F10 Embedded OS deployment tools Embedded configuration tools Auto-Discovery Remote OS deployment Embedded driver pack Full configuration inventory Inventory export Remote configuration Zerotouch configuration System Retire/Repurpose Server Configuration Profile in GUI Diagnostics, Service, & Logging Embedded diagnostic tools Part Replacement Server Configuration Back
Feature Quick Sync 2.
3. Requires the vFlash SD card media 4. Requires iDRAC Service Module (iSM) or OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) 5. Requires optional bezel; rack and most tower Conclusion As listed in the table, there are many new options to consider when ordering for a new 14th generation Dell EMC PowerEdge server. All of these options are designed to increase efficiency and/or security—providing IT professionals around the globe cost saving solutions.
