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This article explains how to set up and configure a Dell PowerEdge server iDRAC 9. How to set up and manage the iDRAC is also provided for previous generation servers. This includes iDRAC 6, 7, and 8.
The complete list of new features can be found on this page. Complete the following steps to configure your new PowerEdge Server and fully benefit the features.
Unpack the system
Install the system into the rack. How to physically install a server in a rack or tower mode is explained in Server Rack Rails - Information and Resources
Connect the peripherals to the system
Connect the power, and turn on the system. It can be done by pressing the power button or by using the iDRAC
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:
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.
In the case of blade servers, the iDRAC network interface is disabled by default.
Example of setting up iDRAC IP using iDRAC settings utility (F2 during startup):
iDRAC configuration is now completed. The iDRAC Web User Interface can now be reached with any supported browser (For example, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari).
If there is any access issue:
To log in into the iDRAC Web User Interface, the first step is to open a browser and enter the address IP. There are others ways to connect to the iDRAC using command-line protocols (SSH, RACADM).
The login screen is displayed. If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, the iDRAC secure default password is available on the back of the system Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then the default username and password are root
and calvin
.
The Secure Password is on a sticker on the underside of the system tag with the Service Tag information. If the default password on the sticker is blank, it means that the default password is calvin
. The username remains as root
.
Figure 1: Sticker with secure default password
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
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Dell Lifecycle Controller is an advanced embedded systems management technology that enables remote server management using integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). Using Lifecycle Controller, you can update the firmware using a local or Dell-based firmware repository. The OS Deployment wizard available in Lifecycle Controller enables you to deploy an operating system.
To access the LCC, press F10 during startup. The LifeCycle Controller shares an IP address with one of the server network cards. The IP address has to be configured at least once to use the update and the operating system installation feature. For more information, reference: Setting Up Your Dell PowerEdge Server Using Dell Lifecycle Controller.
The embedded LifeCycle Controller simplifies the installation of the Operating System with the "OS Deployment" feature. When using this feature, drivers are preloaded before the installation process. The operating system is smoothly installed as all components are well recognized by the operating system.
For more information, reference How to Install the Operating System on a Dell PowerEdge Server.
Dell PowerEdge servers offer a wide variety of options for keeping firmware and drivers up to date. Whether you want to update a single driver on a single system, or if you want to update all your systems at once, Dell provides many useful tools to simplify the process.
For more information, reference Updating Firmware and Drivers on Dell PowerEdge Servers.
The Hardware Diagnostics is embedded in the Lifecycle Controller and has a physical (as opposed to logical) view of the attached hardware, so it can identify hardware problems that the operating system and other online tools cannot identify.
For more information, reference How to Run Hardware Diagnostics on your PowerEdge Server.
System with iDRAC9 SupportAssist is now embedded in the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC). When registered, SupportAssist automatically identifies hardware faults, creates a case, and initiates contact from Dell EMC to the customer.
For troubleshooting, you can export the SupportAssist Collection through the iDRAC web interface even without a registration. For more information, Export a SupportAssist collection via iDRAC9.
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