Administrator Guide

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3.2.6 Factory Generated Default Password
By default, all 14G PowerEdge servers ship with a unique, factory-generated iDRAC password to provide
additional security. This password is generated at the factory and is printed on the pull out Information Tag.
This tag is on the front of the chassis, next to the server asset label. Users who choose this default option
must note this password and use it to log in to iDRAC for the first time. For security purposes, Dell EMC
strongly recommends changing the default password.
3.2.7 Server System Lockdown
iDRAC9 offers a feature that ‘locks down’ the hardware and firmware configuration of a server or servers and
requires Enterprise or Datacenter license. This mode can be enabled by using the user interface, CLIs such
as RACADM, or as part of the Server Configuration Profile. Users with administrative privileges can set
System Lockdown mode which prevents users with lesser privileges from making changes to the server. IT
administrators with ‘root’ access can enable and disable this feature.
Any changes made when System Lockdown is disabled are tracked in the Lifecycle Controller Log. Users can
prevent configuration drift by enabling Lockdown Mode. System lockdown helps protect against malicious
attacks against embedded firmware when using Dell EMC Update Packages. Lockdown mode can be
enabled dynamically, without requiring a system reboot. iDRAC9 v4.40 introduces enhancements System
Lockdown which extends beyond the Dell Update Package (DUP) to select network cards. Enhanced
Lockdown for NICs only includes firmware lockdown to prevent firmware updates. Configuration (x-UEFI)