User's Manual

Installing and Setting Up the CMC 33
Installing and Setting Up the CMC
This section provides information about how to install your CMC hardware,
establish access to the CMC, and configure your management environment
to use the CMC.
This chapter guides you through the next steps for configuring the CMC:
• Set up initial access to the CMC
• Access the CMC through a network
• Add and configure CMC users
• Update the CMC firmware
Additionally, you can find information about installing and setting up
redundant CMC environment at
"Understanding the Redundant CMC
Environment" on page 51
.
Before You Begin
Prior to setting up your CMC environment, download the latest version of
the CMC firmware from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Then, gather the following items that were included with your system:
• Dell ™ PowerEdge ™ Installation and Server Management CD
•
Dell Systems Management Consoles CD
•
Dell PowerEdge Service and Diagnostic Utilities CD
•
Dell PowerEdge Documentation CD
• Dell iDRAC Firmware 1.0 User's Guide
Installing the CMC Hardware
Because the CMC is preinstalled on your chassis, no installation is required.
To get started with the CMC that is installed on your system, see "Installing
Remote Access Software on a Management Station" on page 34.