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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/storagemanuals
.
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, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable
to the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.
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