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Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 8 (iDRAC8) Version 2.05.05.05 User's Guide
Contents
Overview
- Benefits of Using iDRAC With Lifecycle Controller
- Key Features
- New In This Release
- How To Use This User's Guide
- Supported Web Browsers
- Managing Licenses
- Licensable Features In iDRAC8
- Interfaces and Protocols to Access iDRAC
- iDRAC Port Information
- Other Documents You May Need
- Social Media Reference
- Contacting Dell
- Accessing support content from the Dell EMC support site
Logging into iDRAC
- Logging into iDRAC as Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User
- Logging into iDRAC Using Smart Card
  - Logging Into iDRAC as a Local User Using Smart Card
  - Logging Into iDRAC as an Active Directory User Using Smart Card
- Logging into iDRAC Using Single Sign-on
  - Logging into iDRAC SSO Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Logging into iDRAC SSO Using CMC Web Interface
- Accessing iDRAC Using Remote RACADM
  - Validating CA Certificate To Use Remote RACADM on Linux
- Accessing iDRAC Using Local RACADM
- Accessing iDRAC Using Firmware RACADM
- Accessing iDRAC Using SMCLP
- Logging in to iDRAC Using Public Key Authentication
- Multiple iDRAC Sessions
- Changing Default Login Password
- Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message
  - Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message Using Web Interface
  - Enabling or Disabling Warning Message to Change Default Login Password Using RACADM
Setting Up Managed System and Management Station
- Setting Up iDRAC IP Address
- Setting Up Management Station
  - Accessing iDRAC Remotely
- Setting Up Managed System
- Configuring Supported Web Browsers
- Updating Device Firmware
- Viewing and Managing Staged Updates
  - Viewing and Managing Staged Updates Using iDRAC Web interface
  - Viewing and Managing Staged Updates Using RACADM
- Rolling Back Device Firmware
- Backing Up Server Profile
- Importing Server Profile
- Monitoring iDRAC Using Other Systems Management Tools
Configuring iDRAC
- Viewing iDRAC Information
  - Viewing iDRAC Information Using Web Interface
  - Viewing iDRAC Information Using RACADM
- Modifying Network Settings
- Configuring Services
- Using VNC Client to Manage Remote Server
- Configuring Front Panel Display
  - Configuring LCD Setting
  - Configuring System ID LED Setting
    - Configuring System ID LED Setting Using Web Interface
    - Configuring System ID LED Setting Using RACADM
- Configuring Time Zone and NTP
  - Configuring Time Zone and NTP Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Configuring Time Zone and NTP Using RACADM
- Setting First Boot Device
- Enabling or Disabling OS to iDRAC Pass-through
- Obtaining Certificates
- Configuring Multiple iDRACs Using RACADM
- Disabling Access to Modify iDRAC Configuration Settings on Host System
Viewing iDRAC and Managed System Information
- Viewing Managed System Health and Properties
- Viewing System Inventory
- Viewing Sensor Information
- Monitoring Performance Index of CPU, Memory, and I/O Modules
  - Monitoring Performance Index for of CPU, Memory, and I/O Modules Using Web Interface
  - Monitoring Performance Index for of CPU, Memory, and I/O Modules Using RACADM
- Checking the System for Fresh Air Compliance
- Viewing Historical Temperature Data
- Viewing Network Interfaces Available On Host OS
  - Viewing Network Interfaces Available on Host OS Using Web Interface
  - Viewing Network Interfaces Available on Host OS Using RACADM
- Viewing FlexAddress Mezzanine Card Fabric Connections
- Viewing or Terminating iDRAC Sessions
  - Terminating iDRAC Sessions Using Web Interface
  - Terminating iDRAC Sessions Using RACADM
Setting Up iDRAC Communication
- Communicating With iDRAC Through Serial Connection Using DB9 Cable
- Switching Between RAC Serial and Serial Console While Using DB9 Cable
  - Switching From Serial Console to RAC Serial
  - Switching From RAC Serial to Serial Console
- Communicating With iDRAC Using IPMI SOL
- Communicating With iDRAC Using IPMI Over LAN
- Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM
  - Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using Web Interface
  - Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using RACADM
- Disabling Local RACADM
- Enabling IPMI on Managed System
- Configuring Linux for Serial Console During Boot
  - Enabling Login to the Virtual Console After Boot
- Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
  - Using Public Key Authentication For SSH
Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
- Configuring Local Users
  - Configuring Local Users Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Configuring Local Users Using RACADM
    - Adding iDRAC User Using RACADM
    - Enabling iDRAC User With Permissions
- Configuring Active Directory Users
- Configuring Generic LDAP Users
Configuring iDRAC for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
- Prerequisites for Active Directory Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
- Configuring iDRAC SSO Login for Active Directory Users
  - Configuring iDRAC SSO Login for Active Directory Users Using Web Interface
  - Configuring iDRAC SSO Login for Active Directory Users Using RACADM
- Configuring iDRAC Smart Card Login for Local Users
  - Uploading Smart Card User Certificate
    - Uploading Smart Card User Certificate Using Web Interface
    - Uploading Smart Card User Certificate Using RACADM
  - Uploading Trusted CA Certificate For Smart Card
    - Uploading Trusted CA Certificate For Smart Card Using Web Interface
    - Uploading Trusted CA Certificate For Smart Card Using RACADM
- Configuring iDRAC Smart Card Login for Active Directory Users
- Enabling or Disabling Smart Card Login
Configuring iDRAC to Send Alerts
- Enabling or Disabling Alerts
- Filtering Alerts
  - Filtering Alerts Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Filtering Alerts Using RACADM
- Setting Event Alerts
  - Setting Event Alerts Using Web Interface
  - Setting Event Alerts Using RACADM
- Setting Alert Recurrence Event
  - Setting Alert Recurrence Events Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Setting Alert Recurrence Events Using RACADM
- Setting Event Actions
  - Setting Event Actions Using Web Interface
  - Setting Event Actions Using RACADM
- Configuring Email Alert, SNMP Trap, or IPMI Trap Settings
  - Configuring IP Alert Destinations
  - Configuring Email Alert Settings
- Configuring WS Eventing
- Alerts Message IDs
Managing Logs
- Viewing System Event Log
- Viewing Lifecycle Log
  - Viewing Lifecycle Log Using Web Interface
    - Filtering Lifecycle Logs
    - Adding Comments to Lifecycle Logs
  - Viewing Lifecycle Log Using RACADM
- Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs
  - Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs Using Web Interface
  - Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs Using RACADM
- Adding Work Notes
- Configuring Remote System Logging
  - Configuring Remote System Logging Using Web Interface
  - Configuring Remote System Logging Using RACADM
Monitoring and Managing Power
- Monitoring Power
  - Monitoring Power Using Web Interface
  - Monitoring Power Using RACADM
- Setting Warning Threshold for Power Consumption
  - Setting Warning Threshold for Power Consumption Using Web Interface
- Executing Power Control Operations
  - Executing Power Control Operations Using Web Interface
  - Executing Power Control Operations Using RACADM
- Power Capping
  - Power Capping in Blade Servers
  - Viewing and Configuring Power Cap Policy
- Configuring Power Supply Options
- Enabling or Disabling Power Button
Inventory, Monitoring, and Configuring Network Devices
- Inventory and Monitoring Network Devices
  - Monitoring Network Devices Using Web Interface
  - Monitoring Network Devices Using RACADM
- Inventory and Monitoring FC HBA Devices
  - Monitoring FC HBA Devices Using Web Interface
  - Monitoring FC HBA Devices Using RACADM
- Dynamic Configuration of Virtual Addresses, Initiator, and Storage Target Settings
Managing Storage Devices
- Understanding RAID Concepts
- Supported Controllers
- Supported Enclosures
- Summary of Supported Features for Storage Devices
- Inventory and Monitoring Storage Devices
- Viewing Storage Device Topology
- Managing Physical Disks
- Managing Virtual Disks
- Managing Controllers
- Managing PCIe SSDs
- Managing Enclosures or Backplanes
- Choosing Operation Mode to Apply Settings
  - Choosing Operation Mode Using Web Interface
  - Choosing Operation Mode Using RACADM
- Viewing and Applying Pending Operations
  - Viewing, Applying, or Deleting Pending Operations Using Web Interface
  - Viewing and Applying Pending Operations Using RACADM
- Storage Devices — Apply Operation Scenarios
- Blinking or Unblinking Component LEDs
  - Blinking or Unblinking Component LEDs Using Web Interface
  - Blinking or Unblinking Component LEDs Using RACADM
Configuring and Using Virtual Console
- Supported Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates
- Configuring Web Browsers to Use Virtual Console
- Configuring Virtual Console
  - Configuring Virtual Console Using Web Interface
  - Configuring Virtual Console Using RACADM
- Previewing Virtual Console
- Launching Virtual Console
- Using Virtual Console Viewer
  - Synchronizing Mouse Pointers
  - Passing All Keystrokes Through Virtual Console
Managing Virtual Media
- Supported Drives and Devices
- Configuring Virtual Media
- Accessing Virtual Media
- Setting Boot Order Through BIOS
- Enabling Boot Once for Virtual Media
Installing and Using VMCLI Utility
- Installing VMCLI
- Running VMCLI Utility
- VMCLI Syntax
  - VMCLI Commands to Access Virtual Media
  - VMCLI Operating System Shell Options
Managing vFlash SD Card
- Configuring vFlash SD Card
- Managing vFlash Partitions
Using SMCLP
- System Management Capabilities Using SMCLP
- Running SMCLP Commands
- iDRAC SMCLP Syntax
- Navigating the MAP Address Space
- Using Show Verb
- Usage Examples
Using iDRAC Service Module
- Installing iDRAC Service Module
- Supported Operating Systems for iDRAC Service Module
- iDRAC Service Module Monitoring Features
- Using iDRAC Service Module From iDRAC Web Interface
- Using iDRAC Service Module From RACADM
Using USB Port for Server Management
- Accessing iDRAC Interface over Direct USB Connection
- Configuring iDRAC Using Server Configuration Profile on USB Device
  - Configuring USB Management Port Settings
  - Importing Server Configuration Profile From USB Device
Using iDRAC Quick Sync
- Configuring iDRAC Quick Sync
- Using Mobile Device to View iDRAC Information
Deploying Operating Systems
- Deploying Operating System Using VMCLI
- Deploying Operating System Using Remote File Share
- Deploying Operating System Using Virtual Media
  - Installing Operating System From Multiple Disks
- Deploying Embedded Operating System On SD Card
  - Enabling SD Module and Redundancy in BIOS
    - About IDSDM
Troubleshooting Managed System Using iDRAC
- Using Diagnostic Console
  - Scheduling Remote Automated Diagnostics
  - Scheduling Remote Automated Diagnostics Using RACADM
- Viewing Post Codes
- Viewing Boot and Crash Capture Videos
  - Configuring Video Capture Settings
- Viewing Logs
- Viewing Last System Crash Screen
- Viewing Front Panel Status
  - Viewing System Front Panel LCD Status
  - Viewing System Front Panel LED Status
- Hardware Trouble Indicators
- Viewing System Health
- Generating Technical Support Report
  - Generating Technical Support Report Automatically
    - Generating Tech Support Report Automatically Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Generating Technical Support Report Manually
    - Generating Technical Support Report Manually Using iDRAC Web Interface
    - Generating Technical Support Report Manually Using RACADM
- Checking Server Status Screen for Error Messages
- Restarting iDRAC
  - Resetting iDRAC Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Resetting iDRAC Using RACADM
- Erasing System and User Data
- Resetting iDRAC to Factory Default Settings
  - Resetting iDRAC to Factory Default Settings Using iDRAC Web Interface
  - Resetting iDRAC to Factory Default Settings Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Frequently Asked Questions
- System Event Log
- Network Security
- Active Directory
- Single Sign-On
- Smart Card Login
- Virtual Console
- Virtual Media
- vFlash SD Card
- SNMP Authentication
- Storage Devices
- iDRAC Service Module
- RACADM
- Miscellaneous
Use Case Scenarios
- Troubleshooting An Inaccessible Managed System
- Obtaining System Information and Assess System Health
- Setting Up Alerts and Configuring Email Alerts
- Viewing and Exporting Lifecycle Log and System Event Log
- Interfaces to Update iDRAC Firmware
- Performing Graceful Shutdown
- Creating New Administrator User Account
- Launching Server's Remote Console and Mounting a USB Drive
- Installing Bare Metal OS Using Attached Virtual Media and Remote File Share
- Managing Rack Density
- Installing New Electronic License
- Applying I/O Identity Configuration Settings for Multiple Network Cards in Single Host System Reboot

SNMP Authentication.................................................................................................................................................... 282

Storage Devices.............................................................................................................................................................. 282

iDRAC Service Module...................................................................................................................................................282

RACADM........................................................................................................................................................................... 284

Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................................................................285

Chapter 25: Use Case Scenarios................................................................................................ 287

Troubleshooting An Inaccessible Managed System................................................................................................287

Obtaining System Information and Assess System Health...................................................................................288

Setting Up Alerts and Configuring Email Alerts.......................................................................................................288

Viewing and Exporting Lifecycle Log and System Event Log..............................................................................288

Interfaces to Update iDRAC Firmware...................................................................................................................... 288

Performing Graceful Shutdown...................................................................................................................................289

Creating New Administrator User Account.............................................................................................................. 289

Launching Server's Remote Console and Mounting a USB Drive.......................................................................289

Installing Bare Metal OS Using Attached Virtual Media and Remote File Share.............................................289

Managing Rack Density................................................................................................................................................. 289

Installing New Electronic License............................................................................................................................... 290

Applying I/O Identity Configuration Settings for Multiple Network Cards in Single Host System

Reboot ..........................................................................................................................................................................290

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