Owners Manual

Log in to BMC
You can log in to BMC as:
• BMC local user
• Microsoft Active Directory user
• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
The default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On
or Smart Card.
NOTE: You must have BMC local credentials to log in to BMC local.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.
You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line
Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide available at
Dell.com/idracmanuals.
Options to install the operating system
If the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one
of the following resources:
Table 27. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and
Documentation media
Dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell DSS systems Dell.com/ossupport
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 28. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/home
Using BMC Dell.com/idracmanuals
Downloading the drivers and firmware
Dell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management
firmware on your system.
Prerequisites
Ensure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.
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