Installation Manual

Configuring the iDRAC6 Using the Web Interface 49
Configuring the iDRAC6 NIC
This section assumes that the iDRAC6 has already been configured and is
accessible on the network. See "Configuring iDRAC6" on page 36 for help
with the initial iDRAC6 network configuration.
Configuring the Network and IPMI LAN Settings
NOTE: You must have Configure iDRAC permission to perform the following steps.
NOTE: Most DHCP servers require a server to store a client identifier token in its
reservations table. The client (iDRAC, for example) must provide this token during
DHCP negotiation. The iDRAC6 supplies the client identifier option using a one-byte
interface number (0) followed by a six-byte MAC address.
NOTE: If you are running with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) enabled, ensure that
you also have PortFast or a similar technology turned on as follows:
- On the ports for the switch connected to iDRAC6
- On the ports connected to the management station running an iDRAC Virtual
Console session
NOTE: You may see the following message if the system halts during POST: Strike
the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the system setup program
One possible reason for the error is a network storm event, which causes you to lose
communication with the iDRAC6. After the network storm subsides, restart the system.
1 Click iDRAC Settings  Network/Security  Network.
2 On the Network page, you can enter Network settings, Common iDRAC6
settings, IPv4 settings, IPv6 settings, IPMI settings, and VLAN settings.
Se e Ta ble 4-2 , Ta bl e 4 - 3 , Ta bl e 4- 4 , Ta b l e 4 - 5 ,
Table 4-6, and Table 4-7 for descriptions of these settings.
3 After entering the required settings, click Apply .
The new settings made to the Network page are saved.
Table 4-1. User Privilege Behavior in Supported Browsers
Browser Tab Behavior Window Behavior
Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6
Not applicable New session
Microsoft IE7 and IE8 From latest session opened New session