Configure the iDRAC dell power poweredge r740

How to assign IP address to Idrac

setting up iDRAC IP using iDRAC settings utility (F2 during startup):

1. Turn on the managed system.

2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC
Settings page is displayed.
4. Click Network. The Network page is displayed.
5. Specify the network settings
6. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes. The network information is saved,
and the system reboots

iDRAC configuration is now completed. The iDRAC Web User Interface can now be
reached with any supported browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari).
If there is any access issue:
Configure the iDRAC

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system
administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems.
iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, help them perform remote system
management and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

1. Options to set up the iDRAC IP address

You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to
enable the communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address using one
of the following interfaces:

 iDRAC Settings utility - Recommended

 Lifecycle Controller (see Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide)
 Dell Deployment Toolkit (see Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide)
 Chassis or Server LCD panel (see the system’s Hardware Owner’s Manual)
 For blades, using the CMC Web interface (see Dell Chassis Management
Controller Firmware User’s Guide)

Note: Blade servers, you can configure the network setting using the Chassis LCD panel
only during initial configuration of CMC. After the chassis is deployed, you cannot
reconfigure iDRAC using the Chassis LCD panel.

2. Setting up the iDRAC IP using iDRAC Setting Utility (F2 during startup)

You can set up the IP address or use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to
configure initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or the static IP for iDRAC.
In the case of blade servers, the iDRAC network interface is disabled by default.

Example setting up iDRAC IP using iDRAC settings utility (F2 during startup):

1. Turn on the managed system.

2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC
Settings page is displayed.
4. Click Network. The Network page is displayed.
5. Specify the network settings
6. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes. The network information is saved,
and the system reboots

iDRAC configuration is now completed. The iDRAC Web User Interface can now be
reached with any supported browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari).
If there is any access issue:
  Try to ping the iDRAC IP to check that the network configuration has been
replied.
 Check which LOM (network card) has been selected in the iDRAC network
settings. The LOM can be shared with the server network cards or use the
dedicated iDRAC NICs.

Important: After you configure iDRAC IP address, ensure that you change the default
user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.

3. Log in to iDRAC

To log in into the iDRAC Web User Interface, the first step is to open a browser and
enter the address IP. There are others ways to connect to the iDRAC using command-line
protocols (SSH, RACADM).

The login screen is displayed. If you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, the
iDRAC secure default password is available on the back of the system Information
tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then the default username
and password are "root" and "calvin".

The Secure Password is on a sticker on the underside of the system tag with the Service
Tag information. If the default password on the sticker is blank, it means that the default
password is "calvin". "root" remains the username.

Fig. 1: Sticker with secure default password

Note: In the iDRAC settings, it is possible to enable directory login (Microsoft AD or

LDAP).

For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.