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Basic Installation of the DRAC 5
This section provides information about how to install and set up your
DRAC 5 hardware and software.
Before You Begin
Gather the following items that were included with your system, prior to
installing and configuring the DRAC 5 software:
DRAC 5 hardware (currently installed or in the optional kit)
DRAC 5 installation procedures (located in this chapter)
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
DVD
Installing the DRAC 5 Hardware
NOTE: The DRAC 5 connection emulates a USB keyboard connection. As a result,
when you restart the system, the system will not notify you if your keyboard is not
attached.
The DRAC 5 may be preinstalled on your system, or available separately in a
kit. To get started with the DRAC 5 that is installed on your system, see
"Software Installation and Configuration Overview".
If a DRAC 5 is not installed on your system, see the Installing a Remote
Access Card
document that is included with your DRAC 5 kit, or see your
platform Installation and Troubleshooting Guide for hardware installation
instructions.
NOTE: See the Installation and Troubleshooting Guide included with your system
for information about removing the DRAC 5. Also, review all Microsoft
®
Active
Directory
®
RAC properties associated with the removed DRAC 5 to ensure proper
security if you are using extended schema.