How to Configure iDRAC8 using OpenManage Server Administrator

Published FEB 05, 2025

This video will demonstrate how to configure iDRAC8 from within the server OS using OpenManage Sever Administrator.

Here's how to use OpenManager Server Administrator to configure iDRAC8. If you haven't already done so, download OpenManage Server Administrator Managed Node from dell.com/support and install it on your server OS.

After installing, run Server Administrator, expand "Main System Chassis", select "Remote Access", then "Configuration". Configure the iDRAC8 network adaptor, then click "Apply".

Once configured, open the iDRAC WebUI, by entering the IP address in your browser address bar. Log in using the default user name "root", and password "calvin".

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