Administrator Guide

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Setting Up the DR Series System Hardware
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Interacting with the DR Series System...................................................................................................................31
Networking Preparations for the DR Series System........................................................................................31
Connections for Initializing a DR Series System.....................................................................................................32
Initializing the DR Series System............................................................................................................................33
Default IP Address and Subnet Mask Address................................................................................................33
Local Console Connection................................................................................................................................34
iDRAC Connection............................................................................................................................................36
Logging in and Initializing the DR Series System.............................................................................................36
Accessing iDRAC6/iDRAC7 Using RACADM.......................................................................................................... 37
Logging in Using a Web Interface for the First Time.............................................................................................. 38
Registering a DR Series System.......................................................................................................................40
Enabling Active Scripting in Windows IE Browsers........................................................................................ 41
Disabling the Compatibility View Settings........................................................................................................41
4 Configuring the DR Series System Settings..........................................................................42
Configuring Networking Settings............................................................................................................................42
Networking Page and Ethernet Port Values.................................................................................................... 45
Managing the DR Series System Password...........................................................................................................46
Modifying the System Password......................................................................................................................46
Resetting the Default System Password..........................................................................................................46
Shutting Down the DR Series System.....................................................................................................................47
Rebooting the DR Series System............................................................................................................................47
Configuring Active Directory Settings.................................................................................................................... 48
Configuring Local Workgroup Users Settings........................................................................................................ 49
Configuring Email Alert Settings.............................................................................................................................49
Adding a Recipient Email Address................................................................................................................... 49
Editing or Deleting a Recipient Email Address.................................................................................................50
Sending a Test Message..................................................................................................................................50
Configuring Administrator Contact Information..................................................................................................... 51
Adding Administrator Contact Information...................................................................................................... 51
Editing Administrator Contact Information.......................................................................................................52
Managing Passwords.............................................................................................................................................52
Modifying the System Password......................................................................................................................52
Modifying Password Reset Options.................................................................................................................52
Configuring an Email Relay Host.............................................................................................................................53
Adding an Email Relay Host............................................................................................................................. 53
Editing an Email Relay Host..............................................................................................................................53
Configuring System Date and Time Settings.......................................................................................................... 54
Editing System Date and Time Settings........................................................................................................... 54
Understanding Containers......................................................................................................................................55
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