PowerEdge: Install and Setup PowerEdge Rack and Tower Servers and Configure iDRAC and iSM—Documentation & Videos

Summary: This article shows information about installing PowerEdge Rack & Tower Severs and configuring iDRAC and iSM.

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Install and set up a Rack server using sliding or static rails

Use sliding rails to mount servers in a rack if you want to work on the server hardware, even when another server is mounted directly above. Use static rails for mounting servers in a rack if you don't plan to move them after installation.

Your system may support one or more of the rail solutions and components:
  • Sliding Rails
  • Static Rails
  • Combo Rails
  • Cable Management Arm
  • Strain Relief Bar
See the Rack Compatibility Matrix for your product rail solution. Also see the PowerEdge Rack and Tower Product Documentation.

To install or remove a BOSS-N1 DC-MHS card from the 17G server, see the BOSS-N1 DC-MHS M.2 NVMe SSD Card Installation and Replacement Tech Sheet.

Convert a Tower server to a Rack server

You can mount a PowerEdge tower system in a rack which requires using a tower-to-rack conversion kit. For more information see the PowerEdge T640 Installation and Service Manual .

Access, set up, and configure iDRAC

Table 1: iDRAC10-1.20.xx Series Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 10 User's Guide View View
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 10 RACADM CLI Guide View View
iDRAC Error and Event Messages Reference Guide View View
Dell Systems Management Overview Guide View View
iDRAC10 Security Configuration Guide View View
Other iDRAC10-1.20.xx docs View N/A

Table 2: iDRAC9-7.xx Series Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 Release Notes Collection of all iDRAC9 Release Notes N/A
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide View View
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 RACADM CLI Guide View View
Dell EMC Systems Management Overview Guide View View
iDRAC9 Security Configuration Guide View View
Other iDRAC7.xx docs View N/A

Table 3: iDRAC9-6.xx Series Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 Release Notes Collection of all iDRAC9 Release Notes N/A
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide View View
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 RACADM CLI Guide View View
Dell EMC Systems Management Overview Guide View View
iDRAC9 Security Configuration Guide View View
Other iDRAC6.xx docs View N/A

Table 4: iDRAC9-5.xx Series Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 Release Notes Collection of all iDRAC9 Release Notes N/A
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide View View
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 RACADM CLI Guide View View
Dell EMC Systems Management Overview Guide View View
Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide View View
iDRAC9 Security Configuration Guide View View
Other iDRAC5.xx docs View N/A

Table 5: iDRAC9-4.xx Series Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 Release Notes Collection of all iDRAC9 Release Notes N/A
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide View View
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 RACADM CLI Guide View View
Dell EMC Systems Management Overview Guide View View
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide View View
Other iDRAC4.xx docs View N/A
For information about logging in to iDRAC, see the following sections in the iDRAC User’s Guide:
  • Logging in to iDRAC
  • Setting up managed system
  • Configuring iDRAC
  • Setting up iDRAC

For more information about logging in to iDRAC, see the "Logging in to iDRAC", "Setting up managed system", "Configuring iDRAC and Setting up iDRAC communication" chapters in the iDRAC User's Guide.

Configure RAID

Configure network settings of host and managed systems

Configure Server BIOS

  • See the "Setting up iDRAC communication and BIOS Settings" section in the latest version of the iDRAC User's Guide.
  • See the "BIOS" section in the latest version of the OMSA User's Guide.

See the following YouTube videos:

Install and configure iDRAC Service Module (iSM)

Install and configure iSM by using the Web interface, RACADM CLI, or WS-Man.

Table 6: iDRAC Service Module (iSM) 6.x Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Dell iDRAC Service Module 6.0.1.0 Release Notes View View
Dell iDRAC Service Module 6.0.1.0 User's Guide View View
Other docs View N/A

Table 7: iDRAC Service Module (iSM) 5.x Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Dell iDRAC Service Module 5.4.0.0 Release Notes View View
Dell iDRAC Service Module 5.4.0.0 User's Guide View View
Other docs View N/A

Table 8: iDRAC Service Module (iSM) 4.x Product Documentation
Title HTML PDF
Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module 4.3.0.0 Release Notes View View
Dell EMC iDRAC Service Module 4.3.0.0 User's Guide View View
Other docs View N/A

Install Open Server Manager built on OpenBMC

Table 10: Open Server Manager built on OpenBMC Product DocumentationM
Title HTML PDF
Open Server Manager built on OpenBMC 3.0.2 Release Notes View View
Dell Open Server Manager built on OpenBMC 3.0.2 User's Guide View View
Open Server Manager built on OpenBMC Security Configuration Guide View View

Log in to OMSA and configure monitored device properties

Affected Products

iDRAC9, PowerEdge XR2, Poweredge C4140, PowerEdge C6420, PowerEdge C6520, PowerEdge C6525, PowerEdge C6615, PowerEdge C6620, Poweredge FC430, Poweredge FC630, PowerEdge FC640, Poweredge FC830, PowerEdge HS5610, PowerEdge HS5620, PowerEdge M630 , PowerEdge M630 (for PE VRTX), PowerEdge M640, PowerEdge M640 (for PE VRTX), PowerEdge M830, PowerEdge M830 (for PE VRTX), PowerEdge MX740C, PowerEdge MX750c, PowerEdge MX760c, PowerEdge MX840C, PowerEdge R230, PowerEdge R240, PowerEdge R250, PowerEdge R260, PowerEdge R330, PowerEdge R340, PowerEdge R350, PowerEdge R360, PowerEdge R430, PowerEdge R440, PowerEdge R450, PowerEdge R530, PowerEdge R530xd, PowerEdge R540, PowerEdge R550, PowerEdge R630, PowerEdge R640, PowerEdge R6415, PowerEdge R650, PowerEdge R650xs, PowerEdge R6515, PowerEdge R6525, PowerEdge R660, PowerEdge R660xs, PowerEdge R6615, PowerEdge R6625, PowerEdge R670, PowerEdge R730, PowerEdge R730xd, PowerEdge R740, PowerEdge R740XD, PowerEdge R740XD2, PowerEdge R7415, PowerEdge R7425, PowerEdge R750, PowerEdge R750XA, PowerEdge R750xs, PowerEdge R7515, PowerEdge R7525, PowerEdge R760, PowerEdge R760XA, PowerEdge R760xd2, PowerEdge R760xs, PowerEdge R7615, PowerEdge R7625, PowerEdge R770, PowerEdge R830, PowerEdge R840, PowerEdge R860, PowerEdge R930, PowerEdge R940, PowerEdge R940xa, PowerEdge R960, PowerEdge T130, PowerEdge T140, PowerEdge T150, PowerEdge T160, PowerEdge T330, PowerEdge T340, PowerEdge T350, PowerEdge T360, PowerEdge T430, PowerEdge T440, PowerEdge T550, PowerEdge T560, PowerEdge T630, PowerEdge T640, PowerEdge XE2420, PowerEdge XE7100, PowerEdge XE7420, PowerEdge XE7440, PowerEdge XE8545, PowerEdge XE8640, PowerEdge XE9640, PowerEdge XE9680, PowerEdge XR11, PowerEdge XR12, PowerEdge XR5610, PowerEdge XR7620, Storage Solution Resources ...
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Article Number: 000203859
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 18 أغسطس 2025
Version:  26
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