P6159 - Dell PowerEdge DRAC 3 Xt Remote Access Card
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- Features: Hardware monitoring, basic console redirection (may require specific configuration)
- Interface: Typically a dedicated connector or riser card
- Purpose: Remote monitoring and basic control
- Supports server health checks and alerts
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Remote Access Card
- Management Controller
- DRAC 3
- Brand
- Dell
- Part Number
- P6159
- Features
- Hardware Monitoring, Basic Remote Access
- Compatibility
- Older Dell PowerEdge Servers
Product details
The Dell P6159 is a DRAC 3 (Dell Remote Access Controller 3) card designed for older Dell PowerEdge servers. It provides basic remote management capabilities for server monitoring and control.
Specifications
- Product Type
- Remote Access Card
- Management Controller
- DRAC 3
- Brand
- Dell
- Part Number
- P6159
- Features
- Hardware Monitoring, Basic Remote Access
- Compatibility
- Older Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Form Factor
- Add-in Card / Riser
Description
The Dell P6159 represents the DRAC 3 (Dell Remote Access Controller 3) technology, an earlier generation of Dell's remote server management solution. This card was designed for a range of older Dell PowerEdge server models, providing essential out-of-band management capabilities. While less feature-rich than its successors like iDRAC, the DRAC 3 still offered critical functions for system administrators needing to monitor and manage servers remotely. Key features of the DRAC 3 include the ability to monitor critical server hardware components such as temperature, fan speeds, and power supply status. It could also provide basic console redirection, allowing administrators to view system messages and interact with the server's BIOS or boot process remotely, albeit often with limitations compared to modern solutions. The DRAC 3 typically connected via a dedicated network port, enabling remote access over the network. This controller was instrumental in improving server uptime and reducing the need for physical presence at the server location for routine checks or basic troubleshooting. The P6159 part number specifically identifies this DRAC 3 module, often found as an optional add-in card or integrated onto a riser board for specific PowerEdge generations. It serves as a foundational component for remote data center management.
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