Dell IDRAC6 User Manual page 110

Table 5-13 describes each iDRAC6 interface.
Table 5-13. iDRAC6 Interfaces
Interface
Web-based interface Provides remote access to the iDRAC6 using a graphical user
RACADM
Telnet Console
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Advanced iDRAC6 Configuration
Description
interface. The Web-based interface is built into the iDRAC6
firmware and is accessed through the NIC interface from a
supported Web browser on the management station.
Provides remote access to the iDRAC6 using a command line
interface. RACADM uses the iDRAC6 IP address to execute
RACADM commands.
NOTE:
The racadm remote capability option is supported only on
management stations. For more information, see "Using RACADM
Remotely" on page 111.
NOTE:
When using the racadm remote capability, you must have
write permission on the folders where you are using the
RACADM subcommands involving file operations, for example:
racadm getconfig -f <file name>
or:
racadm sslcertupload -t 1 -f
c:\cert\cert.txt subcommands
Provides access to the iDRAC6 and support for serial and
RACADM commands including powerdown, powerup,
powercycle, and hardreset commands.
NOTE:
Telnet is an unsecure protocol that transmits all data—
including passwords—in plain text. When transmitting sensitive
information, use the SSH interface.