Users Guide

Configuring iDRAC
iDRAC enables you to configure iDRAC properties, set up users, and set up alerts to perform remote management tasks.
Before you configure iDRAC, make sure that the iDRAC network settings and a supported browser is configured, and the
required licenses are updated. For more information about the licensable feature in iDRAC, see Managing licenses.
You can configure iDRAC using:
iDRAC Web Interface
RACADM
Remote Services (see Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Users Guide)
IPMITool (see Baseboard Management Controller Management Utilities Users Guide)
To configure iDRAC:
1. Log in to iDRAC.
2. Modify the network settings if required.
NOTE: If you have configured iDRAC network settings, using iDRAC Settings utility during iDRAC IP address setup, then
ignore this step.
3. Configure interfaces to access iDRAC.
4. Configure front panel display.
5. Configure System Location if required.
6. Configure time zone and Network Time Protocol (NTP) if required.
7. Establish any of the following alternate communication methods to iDRAC:
IPMI or RAC serial
IPMI serial over LAN
IPMI over LAN
SSH or Telnet client
8. Obtain the required certificates.
9. Add and configure iDRAC users with privileges.
10. Configure and enable e-mail alerts, SNMP traps, or IPMI alerts.
11. Set the power cap policy if required.
12. Enable the Last Crash Screen.
13. Configure virtual console and virtual media if required.
14. Configure vFlash SD card if required.
15. Set the first boot device if required.
16. Set the OS to iDRAC Pass-through if required.
Related concepts
Logging in to iDRAC on page 29
Modifying network settings on page 79
Configuring services on page 83
Configuring front panel display on page 86
Setting up managed system location on page 50
Configuring time zone and NTP on page 88
Setting up iDRAC communication on page 109
Configuring user accounts and privileges on page 127
Monitoring and managing power on page 170
Enabling last crash screen on page 89
Configuring and using virtual console on page 226
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