Install Guide

Table Of Contents
Preinstallation requirement for Linux operating system................................................................... 20
Linux install dependency.................................................................................................................... 20
Installing The iDRAC Service Module on Linux operating system.....................................................21
Silent installation............................................................................................................................22
Uninstalling the iDRAC Service Module on Linux operating system.................................................22
Uninstalling the iDRAC Service Module using the uninstall script.............................................. 22
Uninstalling the iDRAC Service Module using the RPM command.............................................23
5 Installing the iDRAC Service Module on VMware ESXi................................24
Using the vSphere CLI.........................................................................................................................24
Using the VMware vSphere Management Assistant...........................................................................25
Using the VMware Update Manager...................................................................................................25
Using the Power CLI........................................................................................................................... 26
6 Installing the iDRAC Service Module on Citrix XenServer..........................28
Installing the iDRAC Service Module on Citrix XenServer on a running system.............................. 28
Installing the iDRAC Service Module on Citrix XenServer during XenServer installation.................29
7 Configuring the iDRAC Service Module......................................................... 30
Configuring The iDRAC Service Module From iDRAC Web Interface.............................................. 30
Configuring the iDRAC Service Module from RACADM....................................................................30
Configuring the iDRAC Service Module from WSMAN......................................................................31
8 Frequently asked questions..............................................................................32
Do I need to uninstall Open Manage Server Administrator before installing or running the
iDRAC Service Module?...................................................................................................................... 32
How do I know that the iDRAC Service Module is installed in my system?..................................... 32
How do I know which version of the iDRAC Service Module I have in my system?........................32
What is the minimum permission level required to install the iDRAC Service Module?.................. 32
Whenever I try to install the iDRAC Service Module, it shows an error message This is not a
supported server. Consult the User Guide for additional information about the supported
servers. What should I do now?..........................................................................................................33
I see the messageThe iDRAC Service Module is unable to communicate with iDRAC using
the OS to iDRAC Pass-through channel in the OS log, even when the OS to iDRAC Pass-
through over USBNIC is configured properly. Why do I get this message?.....................................33
Whenever I try to install the iDRAC Service Module, an error message This operating system
is not supported is displayed.............................................................................................................. 34
I used the remote iDRAC hard reset feature to reset the iDRAC. However, the IPMI drives is
unresponsive and I am not able to troubleshoot.............................................................................. 34
Where do I find the Replicated LifeCycle log on my Operating System?........................................ 34
What are the Linux dependent packages or executables I should install while completing the
Linux installation?................................................................................................................................34
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