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Initial system setup and configuration
Setting up your system
Complete the following steps to set up your system:
1.
Unpack the system.
2.
Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see your system
Rack Installation
Placemat
at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
.
3.
Connect the peripherals to the system.
4.
Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
5.
Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
6.
Turn on the attached peripherals.
iDRAC configuration
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, helps them perform remote system management,
and reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up 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 by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces
Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
See
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
See
Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide
at
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
See
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide
at
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Chassis or Server
LCD panel
See the LCD panel section
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or a
static IP for iDRAC.
NOTE: To access iDRAC connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
Related links
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
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