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6 Dell EMC | Using USB NIC to Manage OEM Appliances
2 Enabling USB NIC feature
You can enable the USB NIC features using the following:
 Dell EMC OEM Identity Module
 iDRAC web interface
 Command line interface (RACADM)
 F2 setup screen at POST
2.1 Dell EMC OEM Identity Module
Dell EMC OEM Identity module (IDM) is a software that provides enhanced branding, customization,
and configuration.
USB NIC feature can be enabled using custom identity module used by OEM customers. You can request
custom identity modules using the DellYourID website www.dellyourid.com.
Snapshot of USB NIC setting on DellYourID website:
OEM appliances have the IDMs preinstalled by Dell EMC. This installation process is ideal for configuring
USB NIC feature on the systems. It eliminates the requirement of remote RACADM or local RACADM
software in the OS for accessing iDRAC features. You can manage such appliances through scripts using the
USB NIC IP address.