Users Guide

Advanced Configuration of the iDRAC6 109
Frequently Asked Questions About RACADM Error Messages
After performing an iDRAC6 reset (using the racadm racreset command),
I issue a command and the following message is displayed:
ERROR: Unable to connect to RAC at specified
IP address
What does this message mean?
You must wait until the iDRAC6 completes the reset before issuing another
command.
When I use the racadm commands and subcommands, I get errors that
I don’t understand.
You may encounter one or more of the following errors when using the
RACADM commands and subcommands:
•Local RACADM error messages — Problems such as syntax, typographical
errors, and incorrect names.
• Remote
RACADM error messages—Problems such as incorrect IP Address,
incorrect username, or incorrect password.
When I ping the iDRAC6 IP address from my system and then switch my
iDRAC6 between Dedicated and Shared modes during the ping response,
I do not receive a response.
Clear the ARP table on your system.
Configuring Multiple iDRAC6 Controllers
Using RACADM, you can configure one or more iDRAC6 controllers with
identical properties. When you query a specific iDRAC6 controller using its
group ID and object ID, RACADM creates the racadm.cfg configuration file
from the retrieved information. By exporting the file to one or more iDRAC6
cards, you can configure your controllers with identical properties in a
minimal amount of time.
NOTE: Some configuration files contain unique iDRAC6 information (such as
the static IP address) that must be modified before you export the file to other
iDRAC6 cards.