Users Guide

58 Configuring iDRAC6 Enterprise
Using the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility to Enable Discovery and
Monitoring
To set up iDRAC6 for IPMI discovery and alert trap sending at the iDRAC6
Configuration Utility level, restart your managed server (blade) and observe
its power-up using the iKVM and either a remote monitor and console
keyboard or a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection. When Press
<Ctrl-E> for Remote Access Setup displays, press <Ctrl><E>.
When the iDRAC Configuration Utility screen appears, use the arrow keys
to scroll down.
1
Enable IPMI over LAN .
2 Enter your site's RMCP+ Encryption Key , if used.
NOTE: See your senior Network Administrator or CIO to discuss implementing
this option because it adds valuable security protection and must be implemented
site-wide in order to function properly.
3 At LAN Parameters , press <Enter> to enter the sub-screen. Use Up and
Down arrows to navigate.
4 Toggle LAN Alert Enabled to On using the spacebar.
5 Enter the IP address of your Management Station into Alert Destination 1 .
6 Enter a name string into iDRAC6 Name with a consistent naming convention
across your data center. The default is
iDRAC6-{ Service Tag } .
Exit the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility by pressing <Esc>, <Esc>, and then
pressing <Enter> to save your changes. Your server will now boot into normal
operation, and it will be discovered during IT Assistant's next scheduled
Discovery pass.
Using the iDRAC6 Web Interface to Enable Discovery and Monitoring
IPMI Discovery can also be enabled through the remote Web interface:
1
Open a supported Web browser window.
2 Log in to the iDRAC6 Web-based interface using a login and password
with Administrator rights.
3 In the system tree, select System → Remote Access → iDRAC .
4 Click the Network/Security tab.
The
Network Configuration screen appears.