Initial system setup and configuration
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.
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
Integrated Dell
Remote Access Controller User's Guide
>
Product Support
page of your system >
Manuals & documents
.
NOTE:
To determine the most recent iDRAC release for
your platform and for latest documentation version, see
KB article
www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699
.
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide
at
> OpenManage Deployment Toolkit.
Lifecycle Controller
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide
at
for system specific
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide
, go to
Product Support
page of
your system >
Manuals & documents
.
NOTE:
To determine the most recent iDRAC release for
your platform and for latest documentation version, see
KB article
www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699
.
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