Owners Manual

Interfaces Document/Section
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
Chassis or Server
LCD panel
See the LCD panel section
You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or a static IP
for iDRAC.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet
connector 1 on the system board.
NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.
Log in to iDRAC
You can log in to iDRAC as:
• iDRAC 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 iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.
For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide
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 18. Resources to install the operating system
Resources Location
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media https://www.dell.com/operatingsystemmanuals
Dell Lifecycle Controller https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals
Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals
Dell certified VMware ESXi https://www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutions
Supported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems www.dell.com/ossupport
Installation and How-to videos for supported operating systems on
Dell PowerEdge systems
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?
list=PLe5xhhyFjDPfTCaDRFflB_VsoLpL8x84G
Methods to download firmware and drivers
You can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:
Table 19. Firmware and drivers
Methods Location
From the Dell Support site Global Technical Support
Using Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRAC
with LC)
Dell.com/idracmanuals
Using Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Using Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
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