Users Guide

How to nd the CMC IP address related to the blade server?
From iDRAC web interface:
Go to Overview > iDRAC Settings > CMC. The CMC Summary page displays the CMC IP address.
From the Virtual Console:
Select the "Dell CMC" console in the OSCAR to log in to CMC through a local serial connection. CMC RACADM commands can be
issued from this connection.
$ racadm getniccfg -m chassis
NIC Enabled = 1
DHCP Enabled = 1
Static IP Address = 192.168.0.120
Static Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Static Gateway = 192.168.0.1
Current IP Address = 10.35.155.151
Current Subnet Mask = 255.255.255.0
Current Gateway = 10.35.155.1
Speed = Autonegotiate
Duplex = Autonegotiate
NOTE: You can also perform this using remote RACADM.
For more information on CMC RACADM commands, see the CMC RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at
dell.com/cmcmanuals.
For more information on iDRAC RACADM commands, see the iDRAC RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide available at
dell.com/idracmanuals.
How to nd iDRAC IP address for rack and tower server?
From iDRAC web Interface:
Go to Overview > Server > Properties > Summary. The System Summary page displays the iDRAC IP address.
From Local RACADM:
Use the command racadm getsysinfo.
From LCD:
On the physical server, use the LCD panel navigation buttons to view the iDRAC IP address. Go to Setup View > View > iDRAC IP >
IPv4 or IPv6 > IP.
From OpenManage Server Administrator:
In the Server Administrator web interface, go to Modular Enclosure > System/Server Module > Main System Chassis/Main System
> Remote Access.
iDRAC network connection is not working.
For blade servers:
Ensure that the LAN cable is connected to CMC.
Ensure that NIC settings, IPv4 or IPv6 settings, and either Static or DHCP is enabled for your network.
For rack and tower servers:
In shared mode, ensure that the LAN cable is connected to the NIC port where the wrench symbol is present.
In Dedicated mode, ensure that the LAN cable is connected to the iDRAC LAN port.
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