Logging in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC local user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight
Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or a Smart Card. The
default user name is
root
and password is
calvin
. For more information about logging in to iDRAC and
iDRAC licenses, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at
dell.com/esmmanuals
.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM commands. For more information, see the
RACADM
Command Line Interface Reference Guide
and the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide
available at
dell.com/esmmanuals
.
Managing your system remotely
To perform out-of-band systems management using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for remote
accessibility, set up the management station and managed system, and configure the supported Web
browsers. For more information, see the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User’s Guide
at
dell.com/esmmanuals
.
You can also remotely monitor and manage the server by using the Dell OpenManage Server
Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For
more information, see
dell.com/openmanagemanuals
.
Downloading drivers and firmware
It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management
firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.
Steps
1.
Go to
dell.com/support/drivers
.
2.
In the
Product Selection
section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the
Service Tag or Express
Service Code
box.
NOTE: If you do not have a Service Tag, click
Automatically detect my Service Tag for me
to
allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or click
Choose from a list of all Dell
products
to select your product from the
Product Selection
page.
3.
Click
Get drivers and downloads
.
The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.
4.
Download the drivers you require to a diskette drive, USB drive, CD, or DVD.
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