Users Guide

• Using config command: racadm config -g cfgIpmiLan -o cfgIpmiLanPrivilegeLimit <level>
• Using set command: racadm set iDRAC.IPMILan.PrivLimit <level>
where <level> is one of the following: 2 (User), 3 (Operator) or 4 (Administrator)
3. Set the IPMI LAN channel encryption key (if required):
• Using config command: racadm config -g cfgIpmiLan -o cfgIpmiEncryptionKey <key>
• Using set command: racadm set iDRAC.IPMILan.EncryptionKey <key>
where <key> is a 20-character encryption key in a valid hexadecimal format.
NOTE: The iDRAC IPMI supports the RMCP+ protocol. For more information, see the IPMI 2.0 specifications at
intel.com.
Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM
You can enable or disable remote RACADM using the iDRAC Web interface or RACADM. You can run up to five remote RACADM sessions
in parallel.
Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using Web
Interface
To enable or disable remote RACADM:
1. In iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview > iDRAC Settings > Network > Services.
The Services page is displayed.
2. Under Remote RACADM, select Enabled. Else, select Disabled.
3. Click Apply.
The remote RACADM is enabled or disabled based on the selection.
Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using RACADM
The RACADM remote capability is enabled by default. If disabled, type one of the following command:
• Using config command: racadm config -g cfgRacTuning -o cfgRacTuneRemoteRacadmEnable 1
• Using set command: racadm set iDRAC.Racadm.Enable 1
To disable the remote capability, type one of the following command:
• Using config command: racadm config -g cfgRacTuning -o cfgRacTuneRemoteRacadmEnable 0
• Using set command: racadm set iDRAC.Racadm.Enable 0
NOTE:
It is recommended to run these commands on the local system.
Disabling Local RACADM
The local RACADM is enabled by default. To disable, see Disabling Access to Modify iDRAC Configuration Settings on Host System.
Enabling IPMI on Managed System
On a managed system, use the Dell Open Manage Server Administrator to enable or disable IPMI. For more information, see the Dell Open
Manage Server Administrator’s User Guide at dell.com/support/manuals.
Configuring Linux for Serial Console During Boot
The following steps are specific to the Linux GRand Unified Bootloader (GRUB). Similar changes are required if a different boot loader is
used.
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Setting Up iDRAC Communication