Users Guide

38 Basic Installation of the DRAC 5
Configuring Your DRAC 5
To configure your DRAC 5:
1
Select one of the following configuration tools:
• Web-based interface
•RACADM CLI
• Serial/Telnet/SSH console
CAUTION: Using more than one DRAC 5 configuration tool at the same time may
generate unexpected results.
2 Configure the DRAC 5 network settings. See "Configuring DRAC 5
Properties" on page 47.
3 Add and configure DRAC 5 users. See "Adding and Configuring DRAC 5
Users" on page 95.
4 Configure the Web browser to access the Web-based interface.
See "Configuring a Supported Web Browser" on page 43.
5 Disable the Windows Automatic Reboot Option. See "Disabling the
Windows Automatic Reboot Option" on page 258.
6 Update the DRAC 5 Firmware. See "Connecting to the Managed System
Through the Local Serial Port or Telnet Management Station (Client
System)" on page 64.
7 Access the DRAC 5 through a network. See "Connecting to the Managed
System Through the Local Serial Port or Telnet Management Station
(Client System)" on page 64.
Installing the Software on the Managed System
Installing software on the managed system is optional. Without the managed
system software, you cannot use the RACADM locally, and the DRAC cannot
capture the last crash screen.
To install the managed system software, install the software on the managed
system using the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD.
For instructions about how to install this software, see your Quick
Installation Guide.