Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 User's Guide

Using USB port for server management

On the 14th generation servers, a dedicated micro USB port is available to configure iDRAC. You can perform the following functions using the micro USB port:

• Connect to the system using the USB network interface to access system management tools such as iDRAC web interface and RACADM.
• Configure a server by using SCP files that are stored on a USB drive.

To configure Management USB Settings, go to iDRAC Settings > Settings > Management USB Settings. Following options are available:

• USB Management Port—Select Enabled to enable the port either to import the SCP file when a USB drive is connected or to access iDRAC using the micro USB port.
  NOTE:Ensure that the USB drive contains a valid SCP file.
  NOTE:Use an OTG adapter to convert from Type-A to Micro-B USB. Connections from USB hubs are not supported.
• iDRAC Managed: USB SCP—Select from following options to configure the system by importing SCP stored on a USB drive:
  • Disabled—Disables SCP imports
  • Enabled only when server has default credential settings— If this option is selected then the SCP can only be imported when the default password is not changed for the following:
    • BIOS
    • iDRAC web interface
  • Enabled only for compressed configuration files—Select this option to allow SCP file import only if the files are in compressed format.
    NOTE:Selecting this option allows you to password protect the compressed file. You can enter a password to secure the file by using Password for Zip file option.
  • Enabled—Select this option to allow importing SCP file without running a check during runtime.