Owners Manual
NOTE: To access iDRAC connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector on the server board.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector 1
on the server board.
NOTE: To access BMC, ensure that you install the remote management port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet
connector 1 on the server board.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC user
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, the system Information tag contains the iDRAC secure default password. If you have
not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then the default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by
using Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
at http://Dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide and the
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at http://Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:
Table 22. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media http://Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller http://Dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit http://Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certied VMware ESXi http://Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge
systems
Supported Operating Systems for Dell
PowerEdge Systems
Methods to download rmware and drivers
You can download the rmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Initial system setup and
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