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Table 8. Interfaces to set up iDRAC IP address (continued)
Interface Documentation links
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell EMC OpenManage Deployment Toolkit User's Guide
available at https://www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals >
Open Manage Deployment Toolkit.
iDRAC Direct Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
Lifecycle Controller Dell Lifecycle Controller User's Guide at https://
www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific Dell
Lifecycle Controller User's Guide, go to https://
www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product Support page
of your system > Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
Server LCD panel LCD panel section.
iDRAC Direct and Quick Sync 2 (optional) Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at
https://www.dell.com/idracmanuals or for system specific
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide,
go to https://www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals > Product
Support page of your system > Documentation.
NOTE: To determine the most recent iDRAC release
for your platform and for latest documentation version,
see KB article https://www.dell.com/support/article/
sln308699.
NOTE: iDRAC direct port and Quick Sync 2 are optional for PowerEdge T550 and are available only with the upsell
configuration.
NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC dedicated network port or use the
iDRAC Direct port by using the USB cable. You can also access iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for
a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.
Options to log in to iDRAC
To log in to the iDRAC Web User Interface, open a browser and enter the IP address.
You can log in to iDRAC as:
● iDRAC user
● Microsoft Active Directory user
● Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user
In the login screen displayed, if you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the iDRAC secure default password
available on back of the Information Tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, enter the default user name
and password – root and calvin. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.
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