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Dell PowerEdge - How to configure the iDRAC8 Network IP

Summary: This article explains how to configure the IP address for iDRAC8.

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Symptoms

This article explains how to configure the IP address for iDRAC8.
 

NOTE: This article is part of the PowerEdge 12G/13G startup page available here. 

Configure the iDRAC8

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:

 

 

NOTE: In the case of 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. By default, the dedicated iDRAC network card is disabled. The iDRAC is sharing the network card on LOM 1 (LAN on Motherboard). In the case of blade servers, the iDRAC network interface is disabled by default.

 

NOTE: If you are using a Shared LOM you will need to use another system on the network to access the iDRAC as your network will not return the request down the same network port.

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

Turn on the managed system.

Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).

System setup

 

In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

 

 iDRAC settings

 

Click Network. The Network page is displayed.

 

Specify the network settings. Under Enable NIC, select Enabled.

- Shared LOM (1, 2, 3 or 4) will share one of the NIC on the motherboard

- Dedicated NIC uses the dedicated network interface

 iDRAC settings

 

Set the IPv4 or IPv6 network settings, depending on the local configuration.

 iDRAC settings

 

Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes. The network information is saved, and the system reboots.

 iDRAC settings warning

 

iDRAC configuration is now completed. The iDRAC Web User Interface can now be reached with any supported browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari). In that case, the iDRAC responds on the IP "192.168.0.120."

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.

 

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

  Once the iDRAC IP is configured, you can access to the interface with a supported browser. Which username and password used are explained in the article What is the default password for iDRAC? 

NOTE: In the iDRAC settings, it is possible to enable directory login (Microsoft AD or LDAP).

 

When connecting to the iDRAC interface, the following message is displayed "There is a problem with this website's security certificate." This is normal as the SSL certificate from the iDRAC is self-signed and is not confirmed by an external provider. To connect, click "Continue to this website."
Security certificate warning

The login interface of iDRAC8.
Login interface of iDRAC8.
 


Cause

Not Applicable

Resolution

Not Applicable

Affected Products

iDRAC8
Article Properties
Article Number: 000124653
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2024
Version:  6
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