Deployment Guide

12 Dell EMC XC Xpress Hyper-Converged Appliance Deployment Guide for ESXi | A02
3.1 Logging in to Dell iDRAC (Recommended)
Use the following procedure to launch a virtual console:
Note: This procedure may require Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is installed on the management
workstation you are using to remotely manage the connected appliances. If the management workstation
does not launch with default settings, select settings and select the Java option. You can use Java version 8
(1.8.0) or later.
1. To log in to iDRAC, open a web browser on a management workstation, and then type the iDRAC IP
address in the address bar.
2. On the iDRAC Log in page, type the default login credentials:
a. In the Username box, type root.
b. In the Password box, type calvin.
3. On the System Summary page, in the Properties tab, under the Virtual Console Preview section,
click Launch.
Note: Configure the Virtual Console Plug-In Type for native, Java, or HTML5. Depending on your IT settings,
it may require additional steps to gain remote access. See the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller
User's Guide at dell.com/idracmanuals for additional help.