Reference Guide

27 Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking

Figure 13 shows a screenshot of the iDRAC settings to use the shared LOM port for iDRAC management.

Shared LOM network settings

The iDRAC and OS are configured to use the same Ethernet connection. The advantages of using this

method are less cabling and the ability to use a second LOM port as a failover port.

6.4 Licensed features in iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9

The types of connections available depend on the licensed features of the iDRAC. The following table

provides a summary of information on iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9 connectivity types:

Licensed features in iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9

Connectivity

iDRAC7

Basic

iDRAC7

Express

iDRAC7

Enterprise

iDRAC7

Express

for Blades

iDRAC8/9

Basic

iDRAC8/9

Express

iDRAC8/9

Enterprise

iDRAC8/9

Express

for Blades

Shared NIC (LOM)

Yes

N/A

Yes

N/A

Dedicated NIC

Yes

[1] This is the port marked “iDRAC” on the system.

[2] 500 series and lower rack and tower servers require a hardware card to enable this feature; this hardware

is offered at additional cost. Features enabled are based on the license purchased.