Users Guide

74 Advanced Configuration of the DRAC 5
NOTE: The DRAC 5 default user name is root and the default password is
calvin.
You can access the DRAC 5 Web-based interface through the DRAC 5 NIC
by using a supported Web browser, or through Server Administrator or IT
Assistant.
For a list of supported Web browsers, see the Dell Systems Software Support
Matrix on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
To access the DRAC 5 remote access interface using Server Administrator,
launch Server Administrator. From the system tree on the left pane of the
Server Administrator home page, click System Main System Chassis
Remote Access Controller. For more information, see your Server
Administrator User’s Guide.
Telnet Console Provides access through the DRAC 5 to the server RAC port and
hardware management interfaces through the DRAC 5 NIC and
provides support for serial and RACADM commands including
powerdown, powerup, powercycle, and hardreset commands.
NOTE: Telnet is an unsecure protocol that transmits all data—
including passwords—in plain text. When transmitting sensitive
information, use the SSH interface.
SSH Interface Provides the same capabilities as the telnet console using an
encrypted transport layer for higher security.
IPMI Interface Provides access through the DRAC 5 to the remote system’s
basic management features. The interface includes IPMI over
LAN, IPMI over Serial, and Serial over LAN. See the Dell
OpenManage Baseboard Management Controller User’s Guide for
more information.
Table 4-15. DRAC 5 Interfaces
(continued)
Interface Description