Idrack 8 Setup

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Configure the iDRAC

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, help them perform remote system management and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

1. Options to set up the iDRAC IP address

You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address using one of the following interfaces:

• iDRAC Settings utility - Recommended
• Lifecycle Controller (see Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide)
• Dell Deployment Toolkit (see Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide)
• Chassis or Server LCD panel (see the system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual)
• For blades, using the CMC Web interface (see Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware User’s Guide)

2. Setting up the iDRAC IP using iDRAC Setting Utility (F2 during startup)

You can set up the IP address or use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or the static IP for iDRAC.
In the case of blade servers, the iDRAC network interface is disabled by default.

Example of setting up iDRAC IP using iDRAC settings utility (F2 during startup):

1. Turn on the managed system.
2. Press  during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.
4. Click Network. The Network page is displayed.
5. Specify the network settings
6. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes. The network information is saved, and the system reboots

iDRAC configuration is now completed. The iDRAC Web User Interface can now be reached with any supported browser (For example, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari).
If there is any access issue:

• Try to ping the iDRAC IP to check that the network configuration has been replied.
• Check which LOM (network card) has been selected in the iDRAC network settings. The LOM can be shared with the server network cards or use the dedicated iDRAC NICs.

. Log in to the iDRAC

To log in into the iDRAC Web User Interface, the first step is to open a browser and enter the address IP. There are others ways to connect to the iDRAC using command-line protocols (SSH, RACADM).

The login screen is displayed. If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, the iDRAC secure default password is available on the back of the system Information tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then the default username and password are root and calvin.

The Secure Password is on a sticker on the underside of the system tag with the Service Tag information. If the default password on the sticker is blank, it means that the default password is calvin. The username remains as root.