We're thinking about moving some servers out of the office and in to a datacenter. I'd like to add remote management capabilities before we do. The only problem is our servers are mostly repurposed old desktop machines (Dell Dimension series mostly).
Do DRAC cards require any sort of connectivity that is not available on a desktop motherboard? Is there a better way to do this?
Best Answer
DRAC cards just use a full or half length PCI slot, depending on the model, so they should fit in the machine if you have them. Whether they work is a different matter, often different models of DRAC cards are only compatible with specific server models. Also to use them you need the Dell Openmanage software, which is usually only included with Dell servers.
If you look at the Dell specs for the DRAC cards, they mention specific models, so I think you may be out of luck: