Users Guide

Using USB port for server management
On the 14th generation servers, a dedicated micro USB port is available to configure iDRAC. You can perform the following functions using
the micro USB port:
• Connect to the system using the USB network interface to access system management tools such as iDRAC web interface and
RACADM.
• Configure a server by using SCP files that are stored on a USB drive.
NOTE: To manage a USB port or to configure a server by importing Server Configuration Profile (SCP) files on a USB
drive, you must have the System Control privilege. For more information about managing a USB port, read the white
paper Assigning USB Ports and Managing USB drives on 13th Generation Servers and Later.
To configure Management USB Settings, go to iDRAC Settings > Settings > Management USB Settings. Following options are
available:
• USB Management Port—Select Enabled to enable the port either to import the SCP file when a USB drive is connected or to
access iDRAC using the micro USB port.
NOTE:
Ensure that the USB drive contains a valid SCP file.
NOTE: Use an OTG adapter to convert from Type-A to Micro-B USB. Connections from USB hubs are not supported.
• iDRAC Managed: USB SCP—Select from following options to configure the system by importing SCP stored on a USB drive:
• Disabled—Disables SCP imports
• Enabled only when server has default credential settings— If this option is selected then the SCP can only be imported
when the default password is not changed for the following:
• BIOS
• iDRAC web interface
• Enabled only for compressed configuration files—Select this option to allow SCP file import only if the files are in
compressed format.
NOTE:
Selecting this option allows you to password protect the compressed file. You can enter a password to
secure the file by using Password for Zip file option.
• Enabled—Select this option to allow importing SCP file without running a check during runtime.
Topics:
• Accessing iDRAC interface over direct USB connection
• Configuring iDRAC using server configuration profile on USB device
Accessing iDRAC interface over direct USB
connection
The iDRAC direct feature allows you to directly connect your laptop to the iDRAC USB port. This feature allows you to interact directly
with the iDRAC interfaces such as the web interface, RACADM, and WSMan for advanced server management and servicing.
For a list of supported browsers and operating systems, see the iDRAC Release Notes available at www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
NOTE:
If you are using Windows operating system, you may need to install an RNDIS driver to use this feature.
To access the iDRAC interface over the USB port:
1. Turn off any wireless networks and disconnect from any other hard wired network.
2. Ensure that the USB port is enabled. For more information, see Configuring USB management port settings.
3. Wait for the laptop to acquire IP address 169.254.0.4. It may take several seconds for the IP addresses to be acquired. iDRAC acquires
the IP address 169.254.0.3.
4. Start using iDRAC network interfaces such as the web interface, RACADM, Redfish or WSMan.
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