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Event and Error Message Reference Guide For 13th Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers Version 1.3

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SEC Event Messages

SEC0000

Message
The chassis is open.
Detailed Description
The chassis is open. System performance may be degraded, and security may be compromised.
Recommended Response Action
Close the chassis. Check system logs.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
LCD Message
Intrusion detected. Check chassis cover
OMSA Event ID
5254
OMSA Trap ID
5254
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC ✔*  
CMC      
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*    
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0001

Message
The drive bay is open.
Detailed Description
The drive bay is open. A drive may be added or removed. System performance may be degraded.
Recommended Response Action
Close the drive bay. Check system logs.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0002

Message
The I/O card area is open.
Detailed Description
The I/O card area is open. I/O cards may be added or removed. System performance may be degraded.
Recommended Response Action
Close the I/O card area. Check system logs.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0003

Message
The processor area is open.
Detailed Description
The processor area is open. A drive may be added or removed. System performance may be degraded.
Recommended Response Action
Close the processor area. Check system logs.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0004

Message
The LAN is disconnected.
Detailed Description
The LAN is disconnected. Network performance may be degraded.
Recommended Response Action
If unintentional, connect network cable.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0005

Message
Unauthorized docking is detected.
Detailed Description
A removable component may have been tampered with, or installed incorrectly, or does not meet system requirements.
Recommended Response Action
Check removable hardware components for correct installation. Review installation documentation.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0006

Message
The fan area is open.
Detailed Description
The fan area is open. System performance may be degraded.
Recommended Response Action
Close the fan area. Check system logs.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0016

Message
The chassis is closed.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
Trap/EventID
2387
OMSA Event ID
5252
OMSA Trap ID
5252
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC ✔*  
CMC      
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0017

Message
The drive bay is closed.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0018

Message
The I/O card area is closed.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0019

Message
The processor area is closed.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0020

Message
The LAN is connected.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0021

Message
The docking is authorized.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0022

Message
The fan area is closed.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0031

Message
The chassis is open while the power is on.
Detailed Description
The chassis is open. System performance may be degraded, and security may be compromised.
Recommended Response Action
Close the chassis. Check system logs.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
LCD Message
Intrusion detected. Check chassis cover
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC ✔*  
CMC      
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*    
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0032

Message
The chassis is closed while the power is on.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
Trap/EventID
2387
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC ✔*  
CMC      
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0033

Message
The chassis is open while the power is off.
Detailed Description
The chassis is open while the power is off. System security may have been comprised.
Recommended Response Action
Close the chassis and verify hardware inventory. Check system logs.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
LCD Message
Intrusion detected. Check chassis cover
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC ✔*  
CMC      
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*    
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0034

Message
The chassis is closed while the power is off.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
Trap/EventID
2387
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC ✔*  
CMC      
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0040

Message
A critical stop occurred during OS load.
Detailed Description
Operating system generated critical stop IPMI event. (Sensor type code = 20H)
Recommended Response Action
Check video and operating system logs for additional information
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC    
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC              

SEC0041

Message
BIOS is unable to configure the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT).
Detailed Description
TXT initialization cannot be completed because system configuration may have changed.
Recommended Response Action
Check system hardware inventory for TPM presence, clear and reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS setup menu.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
LCD Message
Unable to configure TXT. Reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS.
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC    
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC              

SEC0042

Message
Processor detected a problem while performing an Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) operation.
Detailed Description
TXT CPU microcode boot cannot be completed because system configuration may have changed.
Recommended Response Action
Check system hardware inventory for TPM presence, clear and reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS setup menu.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
LCD Message
Problem with TXT operation. Reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS.
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC    
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC              

SEC0043

Message
BIOS Authenticated Code Module detected an Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) problem during POST.
Detailed Description
TXT POST cannot be completed because system configuration may have changed.
Recommended Response Action
Check system hardware inventory for TPM presence, clear and reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS setup menu.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
LCD Message
TXT problem during POST. Reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS.
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC    
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC              

SEC0044

Message
SINIT Authenticated Code Module detected an Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) problem at boot.
Detailed Description
TXT initialization cannot be completed because system configuration may have changed.
Recommended Response Action
Check system hardware inventory for TPM presence, clear and reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS setup menu.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
2385
LCD Message
TXT problem at boot. Reconfigure TPM and TXT in BIOS.
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC    
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC              

SEC0045

Message
Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) is operating correctly.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
Trap/EventID
2387
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC    
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC              

SEC0051

Message
Unable to determine the redundancy status of the chassis intrusion sensor.
Detailed Description
The chassis may be open. This condition can lead to degraded system performance because of insufficient cooling and the system security may be compromised.
Recommended Response Action
Close the chassis.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
OMSA Event ID
5251
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC   ✔*        
CMC              

SEC0052

Message
Chassis intrusion sensor may have failed.
Detailed Description
The chassis intrusion sensor may have failed, because of this it cannot be determined whether the chassis is closed or opened. This condition can lead to degraded system performance because of insufficient cooling. The system security may be compromised.
Recommended Response Action
Replace the chassis intrusion sensor. For more information, contact your service provider.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC          
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC              
CMC              

SEC0100

Message
The arg1 in slot arg2 is open.
Arguments
arg1 = module name, arg2 = slot number
Detailed Description
The Storage disk tray identified in the message is open. The tray should be closed as soon as any service action is completed. Leaving the tray open for an extended period may result in drives over heating.
Recommended Response Action
Close the Storage disk tray identified in the message.
Category
Storage (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
Trap/EventID
4434
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC   ✔* ✔* ✔*  
CMC   ✔* ✔* ✔*    
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*   ✔*        
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0101

Message
The arg1 in slot arg2 is opened for more than 3 minutes.
Arguments
arg1 = module name, arg2 = slot number
Detailed Description
The Storage disk tray in the slot identified in the message has been open for an extended period of time. The tray should be closed as soon as any service action is completed. Leaving it open for extended period may result in drives overheating.
Recommended Response Action
Close the Storage disk tray as it may affect the system performance or may cause hard drives to overheat. Check system logs .
Category
Storage (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
Trap/EventID
4433
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC   ✔* ✔* ✔*  
CMC   ✔* ✔* ✔*    
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*   ✔*        
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0102

Message
The arg1 in slot arg2 is closed.
Arguments
arg1 = module name, arg2 = slot number
Detailed Description
The module or Storage tray identified in the message is closed.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
Storage (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
Trap/EventID
4435
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC   ✔* ✔* ✔*  
CMC   ✔* ✔* ✔*    
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*   ✔*        
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0600

Message
A secure mode violation detected.
Detailed Description
This may apply to a physical or remote access attempt.
Recommended Response Action
Check system logs for intrusion attempts, and ensure strong password policies.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0601

Message
A secure mode violation was corrected.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0602

Message
User password violation detected.
Detailed Description
This may apply to a physical or remote access attempt.
Recommended Response Action
Check system logs for intrusion attempts, and ensure strong password policies.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0603

Message
User password violation was corrected.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0604

Message
A setup password violation detected.
Detailed Description
This may apply to a physical or remote access attempt.
Recommended Response Action
Check system logs for intrusion attempts, and ensure strong password policies.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 1 (Critical)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0605

Message
A setup password violation was corrected.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0606

Message
The network boot password violation detected.
Detailed Description
This may apply to a physical or remote access attempt.
Recommended Response Action
Check system logs for intrusion attempts, and ensure strong password policies.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0607

Message
The network boot password violation was corrected.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0608

Message
A password violation detected.
Detailed Description
This may apply to a physical or remote access attempt.
Recommended Response Action
Check system logs for intrusion attempts, and ensure strong password policies.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0609

Message
A password violation was corrected.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0610

Message
An Out-of-band password violation detected.
Detailed Description
This may apply to a remote access attempt.
Recommended Response Action
Check system logs for intrusion attempts, and ensure strong password policies.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0611

Message
An Out-of-band password violation was corrected.
Detailed Description
None
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC              
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*            
CMC              

SEC0612

Message
The default username and password is currently in use. It is recommended to immediately change the default credentials.
Detailed Description
The default username and password is currently in use and unauthorized access to the iDRAC may occur because the default values are widely known. This is a severe security risk.
Recommended Response Action
To change the credentials using RACADM command, run the following at the command line interface (CLI): "racadm set iDRAC.Users.<index>.Password <new password string>". Alternately, to disable the default credential in use message, run "racadm config -g cfgractuning -o cfgRacTuneDefCredentialWarningEnable 0".
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
Trap/EventID
2386
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC      
CMC   ✔* ✔*      
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC ✔*           ✔*

SEC0613

Message
The default username and password is changed.
Detailed Description
The default username and password is changed.
Recommended Response Action
No response action is required.
Category
System Health (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 3 (Informational)
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC        
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC ✔*          
CMC              

SEC0700

Message
Warning: Default username and password are currently in use. It is strongly recommended to change the default password before configuring the property. Else, it causes a severe security risk for iDRAC.
Detailed Description
If the property name is configured without changing the default password, iDRAC may be accessible on the Internet. This causes a severe security risk for iDRAC.
Recommended Response Action
To change the password, run the following racadm command: racadm set iDRAC.Users.<index>.Password <new password string>. Alternatively, to avoid this warning message, run the following racadm command: racadm set iDRAC.Tuning.DefaultCredentialWarning Disable.
Category
Configuration (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
Trap/EventID
10578
  Filter Visibility IPMI Alert SNMP Alert Email Alert Remote System Log WS Eventing  
iDRAC    
CMC              
  LC Log LCD OS Log Power Off Power Cycle Reset Chassis Event Proxy
iDRAC          
CMC              

SEC0701

Message
Warning: Default username and password are currently in use. It is strongly recommended to change the default password immediately.
Detailed Description
This warning message is displayed when using the default username and password (root and calvin). Using the default password causes a severe security risk for iDRAC.
Recommended Response Action
To change the password, run the following racadm commands: racadm set iDRAC.Users.<index>.Password <new password string>. Alternatively, to avoid this warning message run the following racadm command: racadm set iDRAC.Tuning.DefaultCredentialWarning Disable
Category
Configuration (SEC = Security Event)
Severity
Severity 2 (Warning)
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