2
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 blade servers, 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 ActiveDirectoryuser
• 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
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at
Dell.com/idracmanuals
.
Options to install the operatingsystem
If the system isshipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 19. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi
Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems
Dell.com/ossupport
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems
on Dell PowerEdge systems
Supported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge Systems
Methods to download
firmware
and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using the following methods:
Table 20. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site
Dell.com/support/home
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM)
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME)
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell Server Update Utility (SUU)
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Using Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK)
Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
