iDRAC7 Version 1.30.30 With Lifecycle Controller 2 Version 1.
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Overview This Quick Start Guide provides the basic steps to set up and use the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 7 (iDRAC7) version 1.30.30 with Lifecycle Controller 2 version 1.1. For links to detailed information on all available features, see Additional Information. The following terms are used in this document: • Managed System - The PowerEdge server containing the iDRAC7. • Management Station - A workstation used to manage the iDRAC7 remotely through a Web browser.
Figure 2. Network Settings 4. Specify the following settings: – Network Settings: * Enable NIC — Set this to Enabled. * NIC Selection (rack and tower servers only) – Select the Dedicated (iDRAC7 Enterprise only) option if it is available. Otherwise, select one of the listed LOMs to be used for the iDRAC traffic (the selected LOM is shared with the operating system). Make sure a network cable is connected to the appropriate port.
Figure 3. Common Settings and IPv4 Settings – Common Settings (Optional): * Register DRAC on DNS — Select Enabled for the iDRAC7 to automatically register itself with the DNS server, if the DNS server is configured to allow dynamic updates. NOTE: If this field is grayed-out, then to edit the field, either the Enabled DHCP option under IPv4 Settings or the Enable Auto-configuration option under IPv6 Settings must be enabled. – * DNS DRAC Name — The default name is idrac-.
NOTE: If you have enabled DHCP and are not connecting to iDRAC7 using the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the iDRAC, you can obtain the iDRAC's DHCP address from: – The front LCD panel on systems that have them. – Go back to F2 = System Setup, click iDRAC Settings and then click System Summary. Under the Current IPv4 Settings section, view the Current IP Address value. Figure 4.
The Login page is displayed. Figure 5. iDRAC7 Login Page 2. Log in with the default credentials: Username: root, Password: calvin. NOTE: Both Username and Password is case-sensitive. The Default Password Warning page is displayed.
Figure 6. Default Password Warning Page 3. It is recommended that you change the default password for the user root. Enter the new password in the New Password and Confirm Password fields, and click Continue. Click the icon for information about password length and supported characters. The new password is configured and you are logged in to iDRAC7.
Figure 7. Checking License Level The iDRAC7 Enterprise license level supports all the iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller features. If the system shows the license level as Basic Management or Express, certain features are not available. For information on the list of licensable features based on the license level, see the iDRAC7 User's Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals. You can upgrade the license level from Basic Management to Express, Basic Management to Enterprise, or from Express to Enterprise.
3. On the User Main Menu: User ID 2 page, click Next. 4. Change the User Name from root to another name. 5. If you did not change the password after logging into iDRAC7, you can change it by selecting the Change Password option and entering the new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 6. Since this is the only administrator account at this time, do not change the iDRAC User Privileges. 7. Click Apply to save the changes. Creating a New User To create a new user: 1.
Updating iDRAC7 and Lifecycle Controller Firmware NOTE: This section covers remote update, which uses the Update Package for Microsoft Windows (32-bit) regardless of the operating systems installed on your managed system or management station. Before updating the iDRAC7 and Lifecycle Controller firmware 1. Check the currently installed firmware versions. To do this, go to Overview → Server → Properties → Summary . The System Summary page is displayed.
Figure 10. Firmware Update The message indicating Updating Job Queue is displayed. Click OK to close. The update takes about five minutes. If the iDRAC firmware is being updated, the iDRAC reboots and connectivity to iDRAC7 is lost temporarily. 8. Reconnect to the iDRAC7 Web interface and go to Overview → Server → Job Queue. 9. Expand the icon next to each job to confirm that the firmware update jobs were completed successfully. Figure 11.
3. Enter the Service Tag of the managed system and click Submit, or use one of the choose options to locate your system model. 4. Click Drivers and Downloads. 5. On the Drivers and Downloads page, expand Enterprise Systems Management (ESM ) and locate the iDRAC7 Firmware. If a newer version is available, click Download File. 6. In the window that opens, make sure that the Update Package for Microsoft Windows (32–bit) is selected. It is recommended that you also select the iDRAC7 readme file.
Virtual Console - Using Virtual Media Menu The devices located on the management station such as CD/DVD drives, USB flash drives, folders, and .iso images can be mounted as virtual media for use by the managed system. The following example uses a USB flash drive: 1. Connect the USB flash drive to the management station. 2. Launch the Virtual Console. 3. At the top of the Virtual Console Viewer window, select Virtual Media → Launch Virtual Media. 4. If a certificate warning is displayed, click Run.
Figure 14. Virtual Media Mapped to Linux Management Station /dev/sdb If the flash drive is bootable, the managed system can be booted from the flash drive. An example is provided in Virtual Console - Using Next Boot Menu section. 6. To end the session, click Exit, and then click Yes when prompted. Virtual Console - Using Power Menu You can use the Power menu available in the Virtual Console Viewer to perform power operations on the managed system. To do this: 1. Launch the Virtual Console. 2.
Figure 15. Virtual Console — Power Menu Using Virtual Console — Next Boot Menu You can use the Next Boot menu available in the Virtual Console Viewer to select the device to boot from as the managed system is being viewed. This feature sets a one-time boot option that overrides the BIOS boot order on the managed system. In addition to the standard local and virtual boot devices, this menu includes options to launch BIOS Setup or the Lifecycle Controller interface on the next boot.
Figure 16. Virtual Console — Next Boot Menu 4. Click OK when prompted to confirm the selection. 5. Reboot the managed system using the Power menu. The managed system boots to the USB flash drive installed in the management station. When complete, click Exit, and then click Yes in the Virtual Media Viewer window and close this window. 6. Viewing Logs iDRAC7 provides the System Event Log (SEL) and the Lifecycle log. The SEL contains only the system events.
Figure 17. Lifecycle Log Page You can use the Log Filter section at the top of the page to filter and search for events based on the selected criteria. The Date and Time of each event is shown with the iDRAC's timestamp followed by the time zone offset of the iDRAC. Events are listed with the most recent on top. Click the recommended action if applicable.
Figure 18. Time Zone and NTP Page Summary Congratulations, you have successfully completed the basic set up and used some of the popular features for the iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller technology. As you continue to explore the options and additional settings, see Additional Information section for more information Resetting iDRAC7 to Default Settings If required, the iDRAC7 can be reset to its default factory settings: 1. Turn on or reboot the managed system. 2.
Figure 19. Reset iDRAC to Defaults Page 4. Click Yes. If you are working remotely, connectivity is lost while the iDRAC resets. Reset to defaults takes approximately five minutes. 5. To re-establish network connectivity to the iDRAC, you must reconfigure the network settings as mentioned in Configuring Initial iDRAC7 Network Settings section. Additional Information The following User's Guides are available at dell.
• – Dell iDRAC7 Licensing Whitepaper - Differences between iDRAC6 and iDRAC7 – Dell OpenManage License Manager (DLM) vFlash: – Dell vFlash: An Overview – Scripting vFlash Partition Management – Dell’s vFlash SD Flash Media Card – Better Endurance and Performance via Over-Provisioning 21
