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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) Version 1.50.50 User's Guide

Logging Into iDRAC7 as a Local User Using Smart Card

Before you log in as a local user using Smart Card, make sure to:
  • Upload user smart card certificate and the trusted Certificate Authority (CA) certificate to iDRAC7
  • Enable smart card logon.

The iDRAC7 Web interface displays the smart card logon page for users who are configured to use the smart card.

  • NOTE: Depending on the browser settings, you are prompted to download and install the smart card reader ActiveX plug-in when using this feature for the first time.

To log in to iDRAC7 as a local user using smart card:

  1. Access the iDRAC7 Web interface using the link https://[IP address].

    The iDRAC7 Login page is displayed prompting you to insert the smart card.

    • NOTE: If the default HTTPS port number (port 443) has been changed, type: https://[IP address]:[port number] where, [IP address] is the IP address for the iDRAC7 and [port number] is the HTTPS port number.
  2. Insert the Smart Card into the reader and click Login. A prompt is displayed for the Smart Card’s PIN. A password in not required.
  3. Enter the Smart Card PIN for local Smart Card users.

    You are logged into the iDRAC7.

    • NOTE: If you are a local user for whom Enable CRL check for Smart Card Logon is enabled, iDRAC7 attempts to download the CRL and checks the CRL for the user's certificate. The login fails if the certificate is listed as revoked in the CRL or if the CRL cannot be downloaded for some reason.

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