Dell E26S Series Setting up your system, Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address

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Performing initial system configuration

After you receive your system, you must set up your system, install the operating system if it is not pre- installed, and set up and configure the system iDRAC IP address.

Setting up your system

1.Unpack the system.

2.Install the system into the rack. For more information on installing the system into the rack, see your system Rack Installation Placemat at dell.com/poweredgemanuals.

3.Connect the peripherals to the system.

4.Connect the system to its electrical outlet.

5.Turn the system on by pressing the power button or using iDRAC.

6.Turn on the attached peripherals.

Setting up and configuring the iDRAC IP address

You can set up the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) IP address by using one of the following interfaces:

•iDRAC Settings utility.

•Lifecycle Controller.

•Dell Deployment Toolkit.

•System LCD panel.

•Quick Sync (optional)

You can configure iDRAC IP using:

•iDRAC Web Interface.

For more information, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.

•Remote Access Controller ADMin (RACADM).

For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface Reference Guide and the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide.

•Remote Services that includes Web Services Management (WS-Man). For more information, see the Lifecycle Controller Remote Services Quick Start Guide.

For more information on setting up and configuring iDRAC, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.

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