Reference Guide

23 Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking
Managing Dell EMC Servers
Connecting servers can be achieved using the same methods as a network switch. Connection options
include serial port with console redirection, dedicated iDRAC port connected to OOB Ethernet or in-band
Ethernet, and shared LOM iDRAC port connected to the in-band Ethernet network.
Management port identification for servers and chassis
Console Management
OOB Ethernet Management
In-band Ethernet Management
For connecting MX7000
management modules, see the
Dell EMC PowerEdge MX
Network Architecture Guide.
For connecting FX2 (FN IOM)
management, see the Dell EMC
PowerEdge FX2 FN I/O Module
Deployment Guide.
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*Optical connectors are embedded in transceivers that are used with SFP and QSFP ports. Optionally, a DAC
cable may be used in place of these transceivers.
6.1 Connecting Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers (Serial Port)
As with previous examples in this guide, a terminal emulator application such as PuTTY or Tera Term, can be
used to access the console port of a server. Each Dell EMC PowerEdge server or chassis provides one of the
serial ports that are listed in Table 7 for console access, enabling the administrator to view and change the
BIOS, iDRAC, NIC, and other device settings.
For the example screens below, the RS-232 (9-pin) connector located on the back panel of a Dell EMC
PowerEdge server, was used. This port can provide a serial connection for console redirection. The console
redirection feature can also be used to access BIOS System Setup, iDRAC, NIC, and other device settings
using the serial port.