Users Guide

Shared LOM not functional after enabling Link
Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
The host OS driver for the network adapter must be loaded before LACP is enabled. However, if a passive LACP configuration is in use,
the shared LOM may be functional before the host OS driver is loaded. See the switch documentation for LACP configuration.
NOTE: Shared LOM IP of iDRAC is not accessible in pre-boot state when the switch is configured with LACP.
Inserted the blade server into the chassis and pressed the
power switch, but it did not power on.
• iDRAC requires up to two minutes to initialize before the server can power on.
• Check CMC, andOME Modular (only for MX platforms) power budget. The chassis power budget may have exceeded.
How to retrieve an iDRAC administrative user name and
password?
You must restore iDRAC to its default settings. For more information, see Resetting iDRAC to factory default settings.
How to change the name of the slot for the system in a
chassis?
NOTE: Not applicable for MX platforms.
1. Log in to CMC web interface and go to Chassis > Servers > Setup.
2. Enter the new name for the slot in the row for your server and click Apply.
iDRAC on blade server is not responding during boot.
Remove and reinsert the server.
Check CMC (not for MX platforms), and OME Modular (Applicable for MX platforms) web interface to see if iDRAC is displayed as an
upgradable component. If it does, follow the instructions in Updating firmware using CMC web interface update the firmware.
NOTE: Update feature not applicable for MX platforms.
If the problem persists, contact technical support.
When attempting to boot the managed server, the power
indicator is green, but there is no POST or no video.
This happens due to any of the following conditions:
• Memory is not installed or is inaccessible.
• CPU is not installed or is inaccessible
• Video riser card is missing or not connected properly.
Also, see error messages in iDRAC log using iDRAC web interface or from the server LCD.
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