Dell FM120x4 Logging in to iDRAC Installing the operating system, Click Get drivers and downloads

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Logging in to iDRAC

You can log in to iDRAC as an iDRAC user, a Microsoft Active Directory user, or a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) user. You can also log in using Single Sign-On or Smart Card. The default user name is root and password is calvin. For more information on logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/ esmmanuals.

You can also access iDRAC using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Reference Guide for iDRAC and CMC available at dell.com/esmmanuals.

Installing the operating system

You can install the supported operating system on the sled by using the following methods:

•Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media. See the operating system documentation at dell.com/ operatingsystemmanuals.

•Dell Lifecycle Controller. See the Lifecycle Controller documentation at dell.com/esmmanuals.

•Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit. See the OpenManage documentation at dell.com/openmanagemanuals.

For information on the list of operating systems supported on your system, see the operating systems support matrix at dell.com/ossupport.

Managing your system remotely

To perform out-of-band systems management using iDRAC, you must configure iDRAC for remote accessibility, set up the management station and managed system, and configure the supported Web browsers. For more information, see the iDRAC User’s Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

You can also remotely monitor and manage the sleds from a single workstation, using the Dell OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) software and OpenManage Essentials (OME) systems management console. For more information, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals.

Downloading and installing drivers and firmware

It is recommended that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems management firmware on your system.

Ensure that you clear the web browser cache.

1.Go to dell.com/support/drivers.

2.In the Product Selection section, enter the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag or Express Service Code field.

NOTE: If you do not have the Service Tag, select Automatically detect my Service Tag for me to allow the system to automatically detect your Service Tag, or select Choose from a list of all Dell products to select your product from the Product Selection page.

3.Click Get drivers and downloads.

The drivers that are applicable to your selection are displayed.

4.Download the drivers you require to a diskette drive, USB drive, CD, or DVD.

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Contents Regulatory Model E02B Regulatory Type E02B002 Page Contents Installing sled components Using the Boot Manager navigation keys Boot Manager screenJumpers and connectors Troubleshooting your systemUsing system diagnostics Technical specificationsGetting help Term Description About your systemTerms used in the document Front-panel features and indicators Hard-drive/SSD indicator patterns Drive-Status Indicator Pattern ConditionSolid blue Node status indicatorsIndicator Pattern Description Off Blinking blueUsing USB diskette or USB DVD/CD drives Documentation matrixQuick Resource Locator Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address Performing initial system configurationSetting up your system Logging in to iDRAC Installing the operating system Click Get drivers and downloadsUsing the System Setup and Boot Manager Choosing the system boot modeResponding to error messages Entering System SetupSystem setup options Using the System Setup navigation keysSystem Bios screen System Information screenSata Settings screen Memory Settings screenProcessor Settings screen Serial Communications screen Boot Settings screenIntegrated Devices screen System Profile Settings screen System Security screen System and setup password featuresMiscellaneous settings Assigning a system and/or setup password Using your system password to secure your system Operating with a setup password enabledBoot Manager screen Entering the Uefi Boot ManagerUsing the Boot Manager navigation keys IDRAC Settings utility Embedded system managementStandard configuration Networking configurationsEntering the iDRAC Settings utility System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC SettingsNetwork adapter isolation configuration Icon DescriptionIsolated networks configuration Network adapter isolation configurationTrunk configuration or LAG Recommended tools Installing sled componentsRemoving and installing the sled Removing the sledInstalling the sled Removing and installing a sledInside the sled Inside the sled 2.5 inch hard-drive/SSD systemCable cover Removing the cable coverInstalling the cable cover Removing and installing the cable coverCooling shroud Removing the cooling shroudDimm Type DIMMs Populated Per Installing the cooling shroudSystem memory Maximum Dimm Rank PerGeneral memory module installation guidelines Sample memory configurationsRemoving memory modules Number Organization Dimm Slot Population DIMMs SpeedInstalling memory modules Removing the memory moduleHard drives/SSDs Hard drive/SSD to node assignmentRemoving a hard drive/SSD Hard-Drive/SSD Bay NodeHard-drive/SSD carrier handle Installing a hard drive/SSD Shutdown procedure for servicing a hard drive/SSDConfiguring the boot drive Removing a 1.8 inch SSD from the SSD carrier Installing a 1.8 inch SSD in the SSD carrierHard-drive/SSD backplane Removing and installing the hard-drive/SSD backplane Removing the hard-drive/SSD backplaneRemoving the SSD cage assembly SSD cage assemblyInstalling the hard-drive/SSD backplane Replacing the easy restore module Easy restore moduleInstalling the SSD cage assembly System battery Replacing the system batterySystem board Removing the system boardPage Installing the system board Removing and installing the system boardControl panel Removing the control panelInstalling the control panel Removing and installing the control panelPage Troubleshooting your system Troubleshooting hard drives Troubleshooting USB devicesTroubleshooting the system board Troubleshooting the system batteryAlert messages Diagnostic messagesSystem messages When to use the Embedded System Diagnostics Using system diagnosticsDell Embedded System Diagnostics Running the Embedded System DiagnosticsSystem diagnostic controls Least one event description is recordedJumper Setting Description Jumpers and connectorsSystem board jumper settings Configuration settings are retained at system bootSystem board connectors Connector DescriptionDisabling a forgotten password Technical specifications Temperature BatteryEnvironmental Expanded operating temperature Temperature Continuous OperationMaximum Altitude Maximum VibrationMaximum Shock Operating Altitude De-ratingGaseous Contamination Contacting Dell Quick Resource Locator Locating your system Service TagGetting help Documentation feedback
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