Dell PowerEdge 2650

ERA- Embedded Remote Access

The PowerEdge 2650 is one of the first Dell systems to feature Embedded Remote Access (ERA). ERA utilizes ESM4, which integrates DRACIII remote management functions with similar management functions of ESM3. ERA also incorporates virtualization of CD, LS120, and console redirection on the system board.

ERA offers virtually the same features as DRAC 3; however, since ERA is embedded, it offers the advantage of not consuming a PCI slot. ERA is particularly valuable for rack-optimized servers because it enables the server to be deployed without keyboard, video or mouse cables.

Unlike DRAC 3, ERA does not support an optional modem, battery back-up, or AC adapter.
IMPORTANT - More Information NOTE: The PowerEdge 2650 does not support an add-in DRAC III.
This is a picture of the 2650 ERA port

Below is a comparison of DRAC III to ERA.

DRAC III

ERA


	Boot path analysis	Boot path analysis

	Remote floppy boot	Remote floppy boot

	High performance console redirection	High performance console redirection

	IPMI Compliant	IPMI Compliant

	Add-in PCI card (short card)	Integrated into the system board

	Dedicated 10/100Mb NIC	Dedicated 10/100Mb NIC

	Full Remote Console Redirection	Full Remote Console Redirection

	System Power Up/Down	System Power Up/Down

	Access to System Event Log	Access to System Event Log

	Remote Diagnostics	Remote Diagnostics

	Text redirection during boot	Text redirection during boot

	LAN and WAN access	LAN and WAN access

	Optional modem	NOT Available

	Battery Back-up	NOT Available

	AC adapter	NOT Available