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 Installing and Setting Up the DRAC 4
Dell™RemoteAccessController4User'sGuide
What You Need to Get Started
Installing the DRAC 4 Hardware
Software Installation and Configuration Overview
Installing the Software on the Managed System
Installing the Software on the Management Station
Configuring a Supported Web Browser
Installing the Sun Java Plug-In
Configuring the DRAC 4 Serial or Telnet Text Console
Configuring DRAC 4 Properties
Configuring the DRAC 4 Network Settings
Adding and Configuring DRAC 4 Users
Adding and Configuring SNMP Alerts
Updating the DRAC 4 Firmware
Accessing the DRAC 4 Through a Network
DRAC 4 Software Basics for Red Hat Enterprise Linux
This chapter provides information about how to install and setup your DRAC 4 hardware and software. Steps are provided to walk you through each task.
What You Need to Get Started
Gather the following items that came with your system prior to installing and configuring the DRAC 4 software.
l DRAC 4 hardware (already installed or in the optional kit)
l The instructions for installing DRAC 4 in this chapter.
l Dell OpenManage Server Assistant CD
l Dell OpenManage Systems Management CD
l Dell OpenManage Product Documentation CD
Installing the DRAC 4 Hardware
The DRAC 4 may be preinstalled on your system, or available separately in a kit. To get started with the DRAC 4 that is already installed on your system, see
"Software Installation and Configuration Overview."
If a DRAC 4 is not installed on your system, see the Installing a Remote Access Card document that came with your DRAC 4 kit or see your platform Installation
and Troubleshooting Guide for hardware installation instructions before proceeding.
Software Installation and Configuration Overview
This section provides a high-level overview of the DRAC 4 software installation and configuration process for the DRAC 4. All configuration steps can be
performed using the Web-based interface, racadm CLI, or Serial/Telnet console. Network configuration can also be performed using operating system utilities
(Option ROM).
For more information about the DRAC 4 software components, see "Installing the Software on the Managed System."
To install your DRAC 4 software, perform the following steps in their numbered order:
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1. Update the system BIOS. See "Accessing the DRAC 4 Through a Network."
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2. Install the software on the managed system. See "Installing the Software on the Managed System."
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3. Install the software on the management station. See "Installing the Software on the Management Station."
To configure your DRAC 4 software, perform the following steps in their numbered order. All configuration steps can be performed using the Web-based
interface, racadm CLI, or Serial/Telnet console. Network configuration can also be performed using operating system utilities (Option ROM).
NOTE: The DRAC 4 connection emulates a USB keyboard connection. As a result, when you restart the system, the system will not notify you if your
keyboard is not attached.
NOTICE: Unexpected results may occur if you use more that one of the following configuration methods simultaneously: Web-based interface, racadm
CLI, or Option ROM.