Users Guide

38 Configuring iDRAC6 Enterprise
Interfaces for Configuring iDRAC6
You can configure iDRAC6 using the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility,
the iDRAC6 Web interface, the local RACADM CLI, or the SM-CLP CLI.
The local RACADM CLI is available after you have installed the operating
system and the Dell OpenManage software on the managed server. Table 2-1
describes these interfaces.
For greater security, access to iDRAC6 configuration through the iDRAC6
Configuration Utility or Local RACADM CLI can be disabled by means of a
RACADM command (see "RACADM Subcommand Overview") or from the
GUI (see "Enabling or Disabling Local Configuration Access").
NOTE: Using more than one configuration interface at the same time may generate
unexpected results.
Table 2-1. Configuration Interfaces
Interface Description
iDRAC6 Configuration
Utility
Accessed at boot time, the iDRAC6
Configuration Utility is useful when installing
a new PowerEdge server. Use it for setting up
the network and basic security features and
for enabling other features.
iDRAC6 Web Interface The iDRAC6 Web interface is a browser-based
management application that you can use to
interactively manage iDRAC6 and monitor the
managed server. It is the primary interface for
day-to-day tasks, such as monitoring system
health, viewing the system event log,
managing local iDRAC6 users, and launching
the CMC Web interface and console
redirection sessions.
CMC Web Interface In addition to monitoring and managing the
chassis, the CMC Web interface can be used to
view the status of a managed server, configure
iDRAC6 network settings, and to start, stop,
or reset the managed server.