Users Guide

Configuring LCD setting using RACADM
To configure the server LCD front panel display, use the objects in the System.LCD group.
For more information, see the iDRAC RACADM CLI Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Configuring LCD setting using iDRAC settings utility
To configure the server LCD front panel display:
1. In the iDRAC Settings utility, go to Front Panel Security.
The iDRAC Settings.Front Panel Security page is displayed.
2. Enable or disable the power button.
3. Specify the following:
● Access to the front panel
● LCD message string
● System power units, ambient temperature units, and error display
4. Enable or disable the virtual console indication.
For information about the options, see the iDRAC Settings Utility Online Help.
5. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes.
Configuring system ID LED setting
To identify a server, enable or disable System ID LED blinking on the managed system.
Configuring system ID LED setting using web interface
To configure the System ID LED display:
1. In iDRAC Web interface, go to Configuration > System Settings > Hardware Settings > Front Panel configuration.
The System ID LED Settings page is displayed.
2. In System ID LED Settings section, select any of the following options to enable or disable LED blinking:
● Blink Off
● Blink On
● Blink On 1 Day Timeout
● Blink On 1 Week Timeout
● Blink On 1 Month Timeout
3. Click Apply.
The LED blinking on the front panel is configured.
Configuring system ID LED setting using RACADM
To configure system ID LED, use the setled command.
For more information, see the iDRAC RACADM CLI Guide available at https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Configuring time zone and NTP
You can configure the time zone on iDRAC and synchronize the iDRAC time using Network Time Protocol (NTP) instead of BIOS
or host system times.
You must have Configure privilege to configure time zone or NTP settings.
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