iDRAC9 Security Configuration Guide

Configuring iDRAC Direct USB Connection Using the Webserver

To configure the USB port:

1. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview > Hardware > USB Management Port. The Configure USB Management Port page is displayed.
2. From the USB Management Port Mode drop-down menu, select any of the following options:
   • Automatic — USB Port is used by iDRAC or the server’s operating system.
   • Standard OS Use — USB port is used by the server OS.
   • iDRAC Direct only — USB port is used by iDRAC.
3. From the iDRAC management interface: USB XML Configuration drop-down menu, select options to configure a server by importing XML configuration files stored on a USB drive:
   • Disabled
   • Enabled only when server has default credential settings
   • Enabled

   For information about the fields, see the iDRAC Online Help.

4. Click Apply to apply the settings.