Dell PowerEdge XE9780 Installation and Service Manual

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iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes

The iDRAC Direct LED indicator lights up to indicate that the port is connected and is being used as a part of the iDRAC subsystem.

You can configure iDRAC direct by using Dell USB-C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter dongle. The iDRAC direct Type C USB port can be used by connecting Dell USB-C to 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter dongle (DP/N : HYRGV). Once connected, laptop would be assigned IP 169.254.0.4 automatically and user will now be able to access idrac webGUI/ssh.

NOTE:To configure the Type-C USB port as iDRAC management port see iDRAC10 User Guide.

Table 1. iDRAC Direct LED indicator codesThe iDRAC Direct LED indicator codes table describes the iDRAC status when it is solid green, blinking green, and when it is powered off.
iDRAC Direct LED indicator code	Condition
Solid green for two seconds	Indicates that the laptop or tablet is connected.
Blinking green (on for two seconds and off for two seconds)	Indicates that the laptop or tablet that is connected is recognized.
LED Indicator off	Indicates that the laptop or tablet is unplugged.