Dell M1000E manual Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface

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1Log in to the Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 31.

2Select Chassis in the system tree.

3Click the Network/Security tab, and then click the Users sub-tab. The Users page appears, listing each user’s user ID, login state, user name, and CMC privilege, including those of the root user. User IDs available for configuration have no user information displayed.

4Click an available user ID number. The User Configuration page is displayed.

To refresh the contents of the Users page, click Refresh. To print the contents of the Users page, click Print.

5Select general settings for the users.

For details on user groups and privileges, see "Adding and Configuring Users" in the CMC User’s Guide.

6Assign the user to a CMC user group.

When you select a user privilege setting from the CMC Group drop-down menu, the enabled privileges (shown as checked boxes in the list) are displayed according to the pre-defined settings for that group.

You can customize the privileges settings for the user by using the check boxes. After you have selected a CMC Group or made Custom user privilege selections, click Apply Changes to save the settings.

Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface

Follow this procedure if you did not configure the iDRAC in the LCD Configuration Wizard.

NOTE: If you did not configure the iDRAC using the LCD Configuration Wizard, the iDRAC is disabled until you configure it using the Web-based interface

NOTE: You must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privileges to set up iDRAC network settings from the CMC.

NOTE: The default CMC user name is root and the default password is calvin.

1Log in to the Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 31.

Initial System Configuration

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Contents Configuration Guide March Contents Configuring the I/O Modules Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Contents System Overview About Your SystemBlade Numbering-Half-Height Blades Blade Numbering-Full Height Blades Control Panel Features LCD Module LCD ModuleLCD Module Menus LCD Setup MenuMain Menu Server MenuEnclosure Menu Back Panel Features Back-Panel FeaturesBlades Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M910Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M905 and M805 Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M710HD 10. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M710 11. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M610x 12. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M610 13. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M600 and M605 CMC Module 14. CMC Module FeaturesCabling Guidelines CMC Daisy Chaining Enclosure Stacking15. CMC Daisy Chaining-Enclosure With Redundant CMC Modules IKVM Switch Module 16 shows the external features of the iKVM module Initial Setup Sequence Power Requirements Network InformationBefore You Begin Initial CMC Network Configuration Configuring the CMCInitial System Configuration Initial System Configuration To set a static IP address, type Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based InterfaceAdding and Managing CMC Users Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface Click Setup  Deploy Setting the First Boot Device for ServersInstalling or Updating the CMC Firmware Configuring and Managing PowerConfiguring Power Budget and Redundancy Updating Firmware in a Redundant CMC ConfigurationDownloading the CMC Firmware Updating the CMC Firmware Using Racadm Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based InterfaceConfiguring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC ConsoleUpdating the iKVM Firmware Click Setup  Devices  Device Modify Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM SwitchTiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch Viewing and Selecting Servers Initial System Configuration FlexAddress FlexAddress Plus Activating FlexAddressCMC Activating FlexAddress PlusInitial System Configuration Overview Configuring the I/O ModulesFabric a Fabric BFabric C Identifying Midplane Version Identifying Midplane Version Identifying Midplane Version Switch Modules Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch Module Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O ModuleMellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Mellanox M3601Q Infiniband Switch Module Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module Features Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch I/O ModuleCisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch Module Features PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module 10. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 11. PowerConnect M6348 Switch Module PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 12. PowerConnect M8024 Switch Module Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module 13. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module 14. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module 15. Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module Pass-Through Modules16. Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module Dell 8/4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module 17. Dell 8/4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module 18 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 19 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 20. Ethernet Pass-Through Module 4G Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module 21 G Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
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M1000E specifications

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Overall, the Dell M1000E blade enclosure represents a compelling solution for modern data centers, merging performance, efficiency, and scalability into a single chassis designed to meet the demands of today’s enterprise environments. Its advanced technologies and features make it a valuable asset for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.
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