Initial system setup and configuration
This section describes the tasks for initial setup and configuration of the Dell EMC system. The sections provide general steps
that you must complete to set up the system and the reference guides for detailed information.
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Resources to install operating system
Setting up the system
Perform the following steps to set up the system:
Steps
1. Unpack the system.
2. Install the system into the rack. For more information, see the rail installation and cable management accessory guides
relevant to your rail and cable management solution at
.
3. Connect the peripherals to the system and the system to the electrical outlet.
4. Power on the system by pressing the power button.
For more information about setting up the system, see the
Getting Started Guide
that is shipped with your system.
For information on how to manage basic settings and features of the system, see the Dell EMC PowerEdge R6515 BIOS and
UEFI Reference Guide on the product documentation page.
iDRAC configuration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make you more productive as a system administrator
and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC servers. iDRAC alerts you to system issues, helps you to perform remote
management, and reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
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 7. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address
Interface
Documentation links
iDRAC Settings utility
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
,
https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals
>
Product
Support
page of your system >
Manuals & documents
.
NOTE:
To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
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