Configuring Idrac7 - Dell iDRAC7 User Manual

Configuring iDRAC7

iDRAC7 enables you to configure iDRAC7 properties, set up users, and set up alerts to perform remote management
tasks.
Before you configure iDRAC7, make sure that the iDRAC7 network settings and a supported browser is configured, and
the required licenses are updated. For more information about the licensable feature in iDRAC7, see
You can configure iDRAC7 using:
• iDRAC7 Web Interface
• RACADM
• Remote Services (see
Baseboard Management Controller Management Utilities User's Guide )
• IPMITool (see
To configure iDRAC7:
1. Log in to iDRAC7.
2. Modify the network settings if required.
NOTE: If you have configured iDRAC7 network settings, using iDRAC Settings utility during iDRAC7 IP address
setup, then ignore this step.
3. Configure interfaces to access iDRAC7.
4. Configure front panel display.
5. Configure System Location if required.
6. Configure time zone and Network Time Protocol (NTP) if required.
7. Establish any of the following alternate communication methods to iDRAC7:
– IPMI or RAC serial
– IPMI serial over LAN
– IPMI over LAN
– SSH or Telnet client
8. Obtain the required certificates.
9. Add and configure iDRAC7 users with privileges.
10. Configure and enable e-mail alerts, SNMP traps, or IPMI alerts.
11. Set the power cap policy if required.
12. Enable the Last Crash Screen.
13. Configure virtual console and virtual media if required.
14. Configure vFlash SD card if required.
15. Set the first boot device if required.
16. Set the OS to iDRAC Pass-through if required.
Related Links
Logging into iDRAC7
Modifying Network Settings
Lifecycle Controller Remote Services User's Guide )
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Managing Licenses.
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