Interface
Documentation links
Server LCD panel
iDRAC Direct and Quick Sync 2 (optional)
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
.
NOTE:
To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port or use
iDRAC Direct port by using the USB cable. You can also access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted
for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
Options to log in to iDRAC
To log in into the iDRAC Web User Interface, open a browser and enter the address IP.
You can log in to iDRAC as:
•
iDRAC user
•
Microsoft Active Directory user
•
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
In the login screen displayed, if you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the iDRAC secure default password available on
back side of the Information Tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the default user name and password –
root
and
calvin
. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE:
Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's
Guide
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
You can also access iDRAC using command-line protocol - RACADM. For more information, see the
iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller
RACADM CLI Guide
You can also access iDRAC using automation tool - Redfish API. For more information, see the
iDRAC9 with Lifecycle Controller Redfish
API Guide
Resources to install operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, you can install a supported operating system by using one of the resources provided
in the table. For information about how to install the operating system, see the documentation links provided in the table.
Table 8. Resources to install the operating system
Resource
Documentation links
iDRAC
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at
Integrated Dell Remote Access 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 at
www.dell.com/support/article/sln308699
Lifecycle Controller
Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide
at
Lifecycle Controller
User’s Guide
Product Support
page of your system >
Manuals
& documents
.
20
Initial system setup and configuration