Interfaces
Document/Section
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
CMC Web
interface
See
Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware User’s Guide
at
Dell.com/esmmanuals
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, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet
connector 1 on the system board.
NOTE:
Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
NOTE:
In case of server module, you can configure the network setting by using the Chassis LCD panel only during
initial configuration of CMC. After the chassis is deployed, you cannot reconfigure iDRAC by using the Chassis LCD
panel.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
•
iDRAC user
•
Microsoft Active Directory user
•
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
The default user name and password are
root
and
calvin
. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE:
You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at
Dell.com/idracmanuals
.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 20. Resources to install the operating system
Resources
Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media
https://www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi
https://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on
Dell PowerEdge systems
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfTCaDRFflB_VsoLpL8x84G
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
22
Initial system setup and configuration