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DRAC = Dell Remote Access Controller<br />
iDrac -- means it is integrated into the motherboard.<br />
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This allows remote control and monitoring of the server using an independent module. &nbsp;One can setup the bios, reset the machine, Commonly used when the server is in a data center and the user is not physically located next to the machine and without having to connect a monitor/keyboard to the machine.
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DRAC = Dell Remote Access Controller
iDrac -- means it is integrated into the motherboard.

This allows remote control and monitoring of the server using an independent module.  One can setup the bios, reset the machine, Commonly used when the server is in a data center and the user is not physically located next to the machine and without having to connect a monitor/keyboard to the machine.

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I wanted to know what DRACS are within the world of servers? &nbsp;Lastly, what's the difference with DRACS and iDRACS? &nbsp;In lamens terms please.
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I wanted to know what DRACS are within the world of servers?  Lastly, what's the difference with DRACS and iDRACS?  In lamens terms please.

DRACS vs. iDRACS

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