Users Guide

● Rack and tower servers — Set the iDRAC NIC to Dedicated or LOM1 and make sure that the management station is on the
same network as iDRAC.
To access the managed system’s console from a management station, use Virtual Console through iDRAC Web interface.
Configuring supported web browsers
NOTE: For information about the supported browsers and their versions, see the Release Notes available at https://
www.dell.com/idracmanuals.
Most features of iDRAC web interface can be accessed using these browsers with default settings. For certain feature to work,
you must change a few settings. These settings include disabling pop-up blockers, enabling Java, ActiveX, or HTML5 plug-in
support and so on.
If you are connecting to iDRAC web interface from a management station that connects to the Internet through a proxy server,
configure the web browser to access the Internet through this server.
NOTE: If you use Internet Explorer or Firefox to access the iDRAC web interface, you may need to configure certain
settings as described in this section. You can use other supported browsers with their default settings.
NOTE: Blank proxy settings are treated equivalent to No proxy.
Configuring Internet Explorer
This section provides details about configuring Internet Explorer (IE) to ensure you can access and use all features of the iDRAC
web interface. These settings include:
● Resetting security settings
● Adding iDRAC IP to trusted sites
● Configuring IE to enable Active Directory SSO
● Disabling IE Enhanced Security Configuration
Resetting Internet Explorer security settings
Ensure that Internet Explorer (IE) settings are set to Microsoft-recommended defaults and customize the settings as described
in this section.
1. Open IE as an administrator or using an administrator account.
2. Click Tools Internet Options Security Local Network or Local intranet.
3. Click Custom Level, select Medium-Low, and click Reset. Click OK to confirm.
Adding iDRAC IP to the trusted-sites list
When you access iDRAC Web interface, you are prompted to add iDRAC IP address to the list of trusted domains if the IP
address is missing from the list. When completed, click Refresh or relaunch the web browser to establish a connection to
iDRAC web interface. If you are not prompted to add the IP, it is recommended that you add the IP manually to the trusted-sites
list.
NOTE:
When connecting to the iDRAC web interface with a certificate the browser does not trust, the browser's
certificate error warning may display a second time after you acknowledge the first warning.
To add iDRAC IP address to the trusted-sites list:
1. Click Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted sites > Sites.
2. Enter the iDRAC IP address to the Add this website to the zone.
3. Click Add, click OK, and then click Close.
4. Click OK and then refresh your browser.
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