Users Guide

Advanced Configuration of the DRAC 5 83
Frequently Asked Questions About RACADM Error Messages
After performing a DRAC 5 reset (using the racadm racreset command),
I issue a command and the following message is displayed:
racadm <command name> Transport: ERROR: (RC=-1)
What does this message mean?
You must wait until the DRAC 5 completes the reset before issuing another
command.
When I use the racadm commands and subcommands, I get errors that
I don’t understand.
You may encounter one or more of the following errors when using the
racadm commands and subcommands:
• Local racadm error messages — Problems such as syntax, typographical
errors, and incorrect names.
• Remote racadm error messages—Problems such as incorrect IP Address,
incorrect username, or incorrect password.
When I ping the DRAC IP address from my system and then switch my
DRAC 5 card between Dedicated and Shared modes during the ping
response, I do not receive a response.
Clear the ARP table on your system.
Configuring Multiple DRAC 5 Cards
Using RACADM, you can configure one or more DRAC 5 cards with
identical properties. When you query a specific DRAC 5 card using its group
ID and object ID, RACADM creates the racadm.cfg configuration file from
the retrieved information. By exporting the file to one or more DRAC 5 cards,
you can configure your controllers with identical properties in a minimal
amount of time.
NOTE: Some configuration files contain unique DRAC 5 information (such as
the static IP address) that must be modified before you export the file to other
DRAC 5 cards.