Users Guide

26 Installing and Setting Up the DRAC 4

Software Installation and Configuration Overview

This section provides a high-level overview of the DRAC 4 software installation

and configuration process. Configure your DRAC 4 using the Web-based

interface, racadm CLI, or Serial/Telnet console. Network configuration can also

be performed using operating system utilities (Option ROM).

For more information about the DRAC 4 software components,

see "Installing the Software on the Managed System."

NOTE: For basic information about using the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating

system, see "DRAC 4 Software Basics for Red Hat Enterprise Linux."

Installing Your DRAC 4 Software

To install your DRAC 4 software, perform the following steps in order:

Update the system BIOS.

Install the software on the managed system. See "Installing the Software

on the Managed System."

Install the software on the management station. See "Installing the

Software on the Management Station."

Configuring Your DRAC 4 Software

To configure your DRAC 4 software, perform the following steps in order:

Select one of the following configuration tools:

CAUTION: Using more than one configuration tool at the same time may generate

unexpected results.

• Web-based interface

• racadm CLI

• Serial/Telnet console

• Operating system utilities (Option ROM)

Configure the DRAC 4 network settings. See "Configuring the DRAC 4

Network Settings."

Add and configure DRAC 4 users. See "Adding and Configuring DRAC 4

Users."