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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 Version 2.75.75.75 User’s Guide

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Accessing iDRAC interface over direct USB connection

The iDRAC direct feature allows you to directly connect your laptop to the iDRAC USB port. This feature allows you to interact directly with the iDRAC interfaces such as the web interface, RACADM, and WSMan for advanced server management and servicing.

Use a Type A/A cable to connect the laptop to the server.

When iDRAC behaves as a USB device and the management port mode is set to Automatic, iDRAC always uses the USB port. The port does not switch automatically to the OS.

For a list of supported browsers and operating system, see the Release Notes available at Dell.com/idracmanuals.

NOTE If you are using Windows operating systems, you may need to install an RNDIS driver to use this feature.

To access the iDRAC interface over the USB port:

  1. Turn off any wireless networks and disconnect from any other hard wired network.
  2. Ensure that the USB port is enabled. For more information, see Configuring USB management port settings.
  3. Connect a Type A/A cable from the laptop to iDRAC’s USB port.
    Management LED, if present, turns green and remains ON for two seconds.
  4. Wait for the laptop and iDRAC to acquire IP address 169.254.0.4 and 169.254.0.3. It may take several seconds for the IP addresses to be acquired.
  5. Start using iDRAC network interfaces such as the web interface, RACADM, or WSMan.
  6. When iDRAC is using the USB port, the LED blinks indicating activity. The blink frequency is four per second.
  7. After completing the desired actions, disconnect the USB cable from the system.
    The LED turns off.

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