PowerEdge: How to configure the iDRAC8 Network IP

Configure the iDRAC8.

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, help them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

1. Options to set up the iDRAC IP address.

You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address using one of the following interfaces:

• iDRAC Settings utility - Recommended
• Lifecycle Controller (see Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide)
• Dell Deployment Toolkit (see Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide)
• Chassis or Server LCD panel (see the system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual)
• For blades, using the CMC Web interface (see Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware User’s Guide)

2. Setting up the iDRAC IP using "iDRAC Setting Utility" (F2 during startup)

You can set up the IP address or use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120. To configure initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or the static IP for iDRAC. By default, the dedicated iDRAC network card is disabled. The iDRAC is sharing the network card on LOM 1 (LAN on Motherboard). In the case of blade servers, the iDRAC network interface is disabled by default.

Example setting up iDRAC IP using iDRAC settings utility (F2 during startup):

Turn on the managed system.

Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).

In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

Click Network. The Network page is displayed.

Specify the network settings. Under Enable NIC, select Enabled.

- Shared LOM (1, 2, 3 or 4) will share one of the NIC on the motherboard.

- Dedicated NIC uses the dedicated network interface.

Set the IPv4 or IPv6 network settings, depending on the local configuration.

Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes. The network information is saved, and the system reboots.

iDRAC configuration is now completed. The iDRAC Web User Interface can now be reached with any supported browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari). In that case, the iDRAC responds on the IP "192.168.0.120."

If there is any access issue:

• Try to ping the iDRAC IP to check that the network configuration has been replied.
• Check which LOM (network card) has been selected in the iDRAC network settings. The LOM can be shared with the server network cards or use the dedicated iDRAC NICs.

  Once the iDRAC IP is configured, you can access to the interface with a supported browser. Which username and password used are explained in the article What is the default password for iDRAC? 

When you connect to the iDRAC interface, the following message is displayed "There is a problem with this website's security certificate." This is normal as the SSL certificate from the iDRAC an external provider. To connect, click "Continue to this website."


The login interface of iDRAC8