To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must first configure the network settings based on your network infrastructure. The network settings option is set to
DHCP, by default.
NOTE:For static IP configuration, you must request for the setting at the time of purchase.
You can set up the iDRAC IP address using one of the following interfaces. For information about how to set up iDRAC IP address, see the documentation links provided in the table.
Table 1. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP addressThis table lists the interfaces to set up the iDRAC IP address.
Interface
Documentation links
iDRAC Settings utility
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to
poweredge manuals >
Product Support page of your system >
Manuals & documents.
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at
idracmanuals or for system specific
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide, go to
poweredge manuals >
Product Support page of your system >
Manuals & documents.
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide, go to
poweredge manuals >
Product Support page of your system >
Manuals & documents.
NOTE:To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port or use iDRAC Direct port by using the USB cable. You can also access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.