User Guide
July
Contents
Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware
Installing the Software on
Accessing the Web Interface
Using Multiple Browser Tabs and Windows
Configuring the Management Station
Connecting the DB-9 or Null Modem
Viewing Internal Dual SD Module
Cable for the Serial Console
Using the Web Interface to Configure
Frequently Asked Questions about 125
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Supported Active Directory Authentication 148
Using the Racadm Utility to Configure 139
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Prerequisites for Enabling Microsoft
Frequently Asked Questions about
Generic Ldap Directory Service 178
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Troubleshooting the Smart Card
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Launching Virtual Console and Virtual 219
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Using the Ipmi Remote Access 254
Creating a Bootable Image File 240
Configuring Serial Over LAN Using 254
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Power Inventory, Power Budgeting
Frequently Asked Questions 288
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Frequently Asked Question about 322
Configuring Platform Events 316
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Using the Diagnostics Console 337
Using the System Event Log SEL 330
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Using the Secure Shell SSH 353
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Removable Flash Media Probes 342
IDRAC6 Overview
IDRAC6 Express Management Features
IDRAC6 Overview
IDRAC6 Enterprise and vFlash Media
IDRAC6 Feature List
IDRAC6 Express Enterprise With vFlash
Interface and Standards Support
Remote Management and Remediation
Security and Authentication
Connectivity
Logging
Monitoring
SM-CLP
RAC Log Lifecycle Controller Unified Server Configurator
IDRAC6 Overview
Supported Remote Access Connections Features
Supported Remote Access Connections
IDRAC6 Ports
IDRAC6 Server Listening Ports Port Number Function
IDRAC6 Client Ports Port Number Function
Other Documents You May Need
IDRAC6 Overview
IDRAC6 Overview
IDRAC6 Overview
Getting Started With the iDRAC6
Getting Started With the iDRAC6
Before You Begin
Basic Installation of the iDRAC6
Installing the iDRAC6 Express/Enterprise Hardware
Configuring Your System to Use an iDRAC6
Select Save Changes and Exit
Configuring iDRAC6
Software Installation and Configuration Overview
Installing iDRAC6 Software
Installing the Software on the Management Station
Installing the Software on the Managed System
Uninstalling Racadm
Installing Racadm
Downloading the iDRAC6 Firmware
Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware
Before You Begin
Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware Using Racadm
Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface
Click Tools, and click Internet Options
Configuring a Supported Web Browser
List of Trusted Domains
Linux
Viewing Localized Versions of the Web-Based Interface
Windows
Updated entry
Basic Installation of the iDRAC6
Configuring the iDRAC6 Using the Web Interface
Accessing the Web Interface
Logging
Logging Out
Using Multiple Browser Tabs and Windows
Click Remote Access→ Network/Security→ Network
Configuring the iDRAC6 NIC
Configuring the Network and Ipmi LAN Settings
Click the appropriate button to continue. See Table
Network Settings Setting Description
Common Settings Description
Network Settings Description
Preferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server fields
Common Settings SettingDescription
IPv4 Settings Description
IPv6 Settings Description
Vlan Settings SettingDescription
IPv6 Settings SettingDescription
Ipmi Settings Description
Apply
Configuring IP Filtering and IP Blocking
Network Configuration Page Buttons Description
Network Security Page Settings Description
11. Platform Event Filters Index
Configuring Platform Events
10. Network Security Page Buttons Description
Processor AbsentCritical Assert
Click System→ Alerts→ Traps Settings
Configuring Platform Event Filters PEF
Configuring Platform Event Traps PET
Configuring E-Mail Alerts
Click System→ Alerts→ Email Alert Settings
Configuring Ipmi Using Web Interface
Set the Channel Privilege Level Limit and Flow Control
Network/Security tab, click Serial
Configuring iDRAC6 Users
Secure Sockets Layer SSL
Click Remote Access→ Network/Security
Accessing SSL Through the Web-Based Interface
Certificate Signing Request CSR
12. SSL Page Options Field Description
View Server Certificate
Generating a Certificate Signing Request
Upload Server Certificate
Organization Name
Common Name
Organization Unit
Locality
Refresh Reloads the Generate Certificate Signing Request
Uploading a Server Certificate
Menu
15. Certificate Upload Page Buttons Description
16. Certificate Information Field Description
Viewing a Server Certificate
17. View Server Certificate Page Buttons
Button Description
Enabled Single Sign-On
Configuring and Managing Active Directory
Schema Selection
Active Directory
User Domain Name
Timeout
Certificate
Extended Schema
Settings
Print
Configuring and Managing Generic Ldap
Configuring iDRAC6 Services
21. Web Server Settings
20. Local Configuration Setting Description
22. SSH Settings Description
21. Web Server Settings SettingDescription
23. Telnet Settings
Port Number
24. Remote Racadm Settings
23. Telnet Settings Description
25. Snmp Settings
26. Automated System Recovery Agent Setting
27. Services Page Buttons Description
Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware/System Services Recovery Image
File upload in progress
IDRAC6 Firmware Rollback
Remote Syslog
28. Remote Syslog Settings AttributeDescription
29. First Boot Device Attribute Description
First Boot Device
First Boot Device
Boot Once
Remote File Share
30. Remote File Server Settings Attribute Description
30 lists the remote file share settings
Internal Dual SD Module
Viewing Internal Dual SD Module Status Using GUI
32. SD Card States Description
Advanced iDRAC6 Configuration
Click Apply Changes
Configuring the iDRAC6 Settings to Enable SSH/Telnet
Starting a Text Console Through Telnet or SSH
Running Telnet Using Microsoft Windows XP or Windows
Using a Telnet Console
Enable Telnet in Windows Component Services
Using the Secure Shell SSH
Cryptography Schemes Scheme Type
Configuring Linux for Serial Console During Boot
Sample File /etc/grub.conf
Enabling Login to the Virtual Console After Boot
Serial --unit=1 --speed=57600 terminal --timeout=10 serial
Sample File /etc/innitab
Shows a sample file with the new line
Sample File /etc/innitab
Sample File /etc/securetty
Configuring iDRAC6 for Serial Connection
Racadm config -g cfgSerial -o cfgSerialConsoleEnable
For Direct Connect Terminal mode
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Signal Name
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Configuring Linux Minicom for Serial Console Emulation
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Select Save setup as configname and press Enter
Required Minicom Settings for Serial Console Emulation
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Configuring HyperTerminal for Serial Console
Configuring Ipmi and iDRAC6 Serial
Configuring Serial and Terminal Modes
Management Station COM Port Settings Setting Description
Ipmi Serial Settings Description
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IDRAC6 Serial Settings
10. Serial Page Settings
Serial page, click Terminal Mode Settings
Configuring Terminal Mode
11. Terminal Mode Settings Description
12. Terminal Mode Settings Page Buttons Description
Accessing the iDRAC6 Through a Network
Configuring the iDRAC6 Network Settings
12. Terminal Mode Settings Page Buttons ButtonDescription
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13. iDRAC6 Interfaces InterfaceDescription
Powercycle, and hardreset commands
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13. iDRAC6 Interfaces Description
Using Racadm Remotely
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Racadm Synopsis
14. racadm Command Options Description
Racadm Options
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Racadm Subcommands
Enabling and Disabling the Racadm Remote Capability
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15. Racadm Subcommands Command Description
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Frequently Asked Questions About Racadm Error Messages
What does this message mean?
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Configuring Multiple iDRAC6 Controllers
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Creating an iDRAC6 Configuration File
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Parsing Rules
Example
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Modifying the iDRAC6 IP Address
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Configuring iDRAC6 Network Properties
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16. iDRAC6 NIC Configurations Mode Description
Frequently Asked Questions about Network Security
IDRAC6 Modes
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Why doesn’t my DNS server register my iDRAC6?
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Adding and Configuring iDRAC6 Users
Adding and Configuring IDRAC6 Users
Click Remote Access→ Network/Security→ Users
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User States and Permissions Setting Description
Enable User
Smart Card Configuration Options OptionDescription
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Upload Trusted CA
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General User Settings
Ipmi User Privileges PropertyDescription
IDRAC User Privileges Property Description
IDRAC Group Permissions User Group Permissions Granted
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Reasons, assign this privilege carefully
User Configuration Page Buttons Action
Public Key Authentication over SSH
Before You Begin
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Generating Public Keys for Windows
Generating Public Keys for Linux
Sending racadm commands
Logging in Using Public Key Authentication
Logging
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SSH Key Configurations Option Description
Upload SSH Keys Option Description
10. View/Remove SSH Keys Option Description
Upload
Uploading, Viewing, and Deleting SSH Keys Using Racadm
View
Delete
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Using the Racadm Utility to Configure iDRAC6 Users
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Adding an iDRAC6 User
Example
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Removing an iDRAC6 User
Enabling an iDRAC6 User With Permissions
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IDRAC6 User Privileges Description
Using iDRAC6 With Microsoft Active Directory
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Privilege Description
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Click Start→ Administrative Tools→ Domain Security Policy
Enabling SSL on a Domain Controller
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Importing the iDRAC6 Firmware SSL Certificate
Extended Schema Active Directory Overview
Supported Active Directory Authentication Mechanisms
Active Directory Schema Extensions
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Overview of the iDRAC Schema Extensions
Active Directory Object Overview
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Typical Setup for Active Directory Objects
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Accumulating Privileges Using Extended Schema
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Extending the Active Directory Schema
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Using the Dell Schema Extender
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DellPrivileges Class
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DellProduct Class
840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.5
Valued
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Single
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Installing the Administrator Pack
Select iDRAC Device Object
Creating an iDRAC Device Object
Creating a Privilege Object
Select Privilege Object
Creating an Association Object
Configuring an Association Object
Adding Users or User Groups
Adding Privileges
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Adding iDRAC Devices
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Racadm
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Standard Schema Active Directory Overview
Single Domain Versus Multiple Domain Scenarios
Default Role Group Privileges
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Permissions Granted Bit Mask Groups Level
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Directory Users and Computers Snap-in
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Testing Your Configurations
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Generic Ldap Directory Service
Login Syntax Directory User versus Local User
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View the settings using the below commands
Configuring Generic Ldap Directory Service Using Racadm
Use Racadm to confirm whether login is possible
Additional settings to test BindDN option
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Frequently Asked Questions about Active Directory
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When do I need to configure Global Catalog Addresses?
How does standard schema query work?
Does iDRAC6 support the NetBIOS name?
Why does iDRAC6 enable certificate validation by default?
Does iDRAC6 always use Ldap over SSL?
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About Kerberos Authentication
Configuring iDRAC6 for Single Sign- On or Smart Card Login
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Click Remote Access→ Network/Security tab→ Network subtab
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Select Tools→ Internet Options→ Security→ Local Intranet
Browser Settings to Enable Active Directory SSO
Click Advanced
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Using Microsoft Active Directory SSO
Configuring iDRAC6 to Use SSO
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Logging Into iDRAC6 Using SSO
Using Racadm
Configuring Local iDRAC6 Users for Smart Card Logon
Configuring Smart Card Authentication
Exporting the Smart Card Certificate
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Configuring Smart Card Using iDRAC6
Configuring Active Directory Users for Smart Card Logon
Network/Security→ tab Smart Card
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Enabled with Remote Racadm Enables Smart Card
Smart Card Settings Description
If you select Enabled or Enabled with Remote Racadm, you
Enable with Remote Racadm setting only to access
IDRAC6 under Remote Access→ Network/Security→
Logging Into the iDRAC6 Using the Smart Card
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Network
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ActiveX plug-in unable to detect the Smart Card reader
Troubleshooting the Smart Card Logon in iDRAC6
Incorrect Smart Card PIN
Unable to Log into Local iDRAC6
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Unable to Log into iDRAC6 as an Active Directory User
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Frequently Asked Questions About SSO
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Using Virtual Console
Using GUI Virtual Console
Overview
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Configuring Your Management Station
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Clear Your Browser’s Cache
Java Cache viewer is displayed
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Common Settings for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
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Supported Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates
Configuring Virtual Console in the iDRAC6 Web Interface
Local Server Video
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Remote Presence Port
Opening a Virtual Console Session
Configuration Page Buttons Definition
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Plug-in Type
Video Encryption Enabled
Virtual Console Enabled
Enabled Remote Presence Port
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Virtual Console Preview
Virtual Console and Virtual Media Page Buttons Definition
Refresh Reloads the Virtual Console and Virtual Media
Settings on the Console/Media Configuration
Using iDRAC6 Virtual Console Video Viewer
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Virtual Console Preview Options Descritpion
Viewer Menu Bar Selections Menu Item Description
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Pin icon
Virtual Launch Virtual
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Viewer Menu Bar Selections Menu Item Item Description
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Click System→ Console/Media→ Configuration
Disabling or Enabling Local Server Video
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Launching Virtual Console and Virtual Media Remotely
URL Format
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General Error Scenarios
Error Scenarios Reason Behavior
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Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Console
CfgRacTuneLocalServerVideo
Using Virtual Console Frequently Asked Questions Answer
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Bios
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Supported CIM Profiles
Using the WS-MAN Interface
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Standard Dmtf
Standard Dmtf
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Standard Dmtf Dell Extensions
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WS-MAN release notes or readme file
IDRAC6 SM-CLP Support
Using the iDRAC6 SM-CLP Command Line Interface
Using SM-CLP
SM-CLP Features
SM-CLP Targets
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SM-CLP Targets Definitions
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Capabilities on the system
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Dhcp
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Remote System Requirements
Deploying Your Operating System Using Vmcli
Network Requirements
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Configuring the Remote Systems
Creating a Bootable Image File
Preparing for Deployment
Creating an Image File for Linux Systems
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Deploying the Operating System
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Using the Vmcli Utility
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Installing the Vmcli Utility
Command Line Options
IDRAC6 IP Address
Vmcli Parameters
IDRAC6 User Name
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IDRAC6 User Password
Floppy/Disk Device or Image File
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CD/DVD Device or Image File
Version Display
Vmcli Operating System Shell Options
Help Display
Encrypted Data
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Vmcli Return Codes
Configuring Ipmi Using the Racadm CLI
Configuring Ipmi Using Web-Based Interface
Support.dell.com\manuals
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Using the Ipmi Remote Access Serial Interface
Configuring Serial Over LAN Using the Web-Based Interface
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Configuring and Using Virtual Media
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Windows-Based Management Station
Virtual Media Configuration Properties Attribute Value
Configuring Virtual Media
Linux-Based Management Station
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Virtual Media Configuration Properties AttributeValue
Configuration Page Buttons Description
Connecting Virtual Media
Supported Virtual Media Configurations
Running Virtual Media
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Click Launch Virtual Console
Disconnecting Virtual Media
Booting From Virtual Media
Click Tools→ Launch Virtual Media
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Installing Operating Systems Using Virtual Media
Boot Once Feature
Windows-Based Systems
Select the Enable Boot Once option under Virtual Media
Linux-Based Systems
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Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Media
Using Virtual Media Frequently Asked Questions Answer
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Using the Dell Systems Management Tools
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Answer
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On Windows Event Collector and click Stop
Administrative Tools Services. Right-click
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Configuring vFlash SD Card and Managing vFlash Partitions
Size
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SD Card Properties Attribute Description
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VFlash Enabled
Available Space
Write-protected
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Configuring vFlash or Standard SD Card Using
Displaying the vFlash or Standard SD Card Properties
Enabling or Disabling the vFlash or Standard SD Card
Resetting the vFlash or Standard SD Card
Initializing the vFlash or Standard SD Card
Getting the Last Status on the vFlash or Standard SD Card
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Managing vFlash Partitions Using iDRAC6 Web Interface
Creating an Empty Partition
Create Empty Partition Page Options Field Description
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Index
Label
Emulation Type
Creating a Partition Using an Image File
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Img nor .iso
Image Location
Formatting a Partition
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Viewing Available Partitions
Format Partition Page Options Field Description
Format Type
Viewing Available Partitions Field Description
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Read-Only
Attached
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Modifying a Partition
Attaching and Detaching Partition
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Deleting Existing Partitions
Operating System Behavior for Attached Partitions
Downloading Partition Contents
Booting to a Partition
Managing vFlash Partitions Using Racadm
Valid Options
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Options only valid with the create action
Options only valid with the status action
Deleting a Partition
Creating a Partition
Getting the Status of a Partition
Viewing Partition Information
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Attaching or Detaching a Partition
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the vFlash or standard SD card locked?
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Power Monitoring Management
Power Monitoring
Power Inventory, Power Budgeting, and Capping
Configuring and Managing Power
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Using the Web-Based Interface
Viewing the Health Status of the Power Supply Units
Power Supplies Redundancy Status The possible values are
Individual Power Supply Elements The possible values are
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Using Racadm
Using the Web Interface
Viewing Power Budget
Power Budget Information page displays
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Power Budget Threshold
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Viewing Power Monitoring
Power Monitoring
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Power Tracking Statistics
Amperage
Headroom
Power Consumption
Show Graph
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Executing Power Control Operations on the Server
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Using the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility
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Starting the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility
Using the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility
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IDRAC6 LAN
Ipmi Over LAN
LAN Parameters Description
LAN Parameters
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Ethernet IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
IPv4 Settings
When Static is selected, the Ethernet IP Address, Subnet
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Selected, the IPv6 Address 1, Prefix Length, and Default
IPv6 Settings
When Static is selected, the IPv6 Address 1, Prefix Length
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Virtual Media Configuration
Virtual Media
Initialize vFlash
VFlash
VFlash Properties
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System Services Cancel System Services
System Services Configuration
Smart Card Logon
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LCD User Configuration
LCD Configuration
Collect System Inventory on Restart
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Reset to Default
LAN User Configuration
Between the options Disabled, View And Modify, and View
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LAN User Configuration Description
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Exiting the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility
System Event Log Menu
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Monitoring and Alert Management
Disabling the Automatic Reboot Option in Windows Server
Disabling the Windows Automatic Reboot Option
Click Advanced System Settings under Tasks on the left
Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings
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Configuring PEF Using the Web-Based Interface
Configuring PEF Using the Racadm CLI
Configuring PET Using the Web User Interface
Configuring PET
Configuring PET Using the Racadm CLI
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Configuring E-mail Alerts Using the Web User Interface
Configuring E-Mail Alerts Using the Racadm CLI
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Testing E-mail Alerting
Testing the RAC Snmp Trap Alert Feature
Frequently Asked Question about Snmp Authentication
Why is the following message displayed
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First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System
Selecting Power Control Actions from the iDRAC6 CLI
Managing Power on a Remote System
Viewing System Information
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Main System Chassis
Auto Recovery FieldDescription
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System Information Field Description
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Remote Access Controller
Embedded NIC MAC Addresses Field Description
RAC Information Field Description
IPv6 Information Fields Description
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IPv4 Information Field Description
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Using the System Event Log SEL
Status Indicator Icons Icon/Category Description
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Using the Command Line to View System Log
SEL Page Buttons
Button Action
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Using the Post Boot Logs
To view the Last Crash Screen
Viewing the Last System Crash Screen
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Last Crash Screen Page Buttons Action
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Using the RAC Log
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Using the iDRAC Log Page Buttons
IDRAC Log Page Information Field Description
IDRAC Log Buttons Action
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Using the Command Line
Using the Diagnostics Console
Click System→ Remote Access→ Troubleshooting→ Identify
Using Identify Server
Diagnostic Commands Description
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Using the Trace Log
Using the racdump
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Using the coredump
Sensors
Battery Probes
Fan Probes
Chassis Intrusion Probes
Power Monitoring Probes
Power Supplies Probes
Temperature Probe
Removable Flash Media Probes
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Voltage Probes
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Configuring Security Features
Disabling the iDRAC6 Local Configuration
Security Options for the iDRAC6 Administrator
Disabling Local Configuration During System Reboot
Disabling Local Configuration From Local Racadm
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Disabling iDRAC6 Virtual Console
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SSL Main Menu Field Description
Accessing the SSL Main Menu
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SSL Main Menu Buttons Description
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Certificate Information Field Description
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Generate Certificate Signing Request CSR Page Buttons
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Using the Secure Shell SSH
Configuring Services
Web Server Settings
Local Configuration Settings Description
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Http Port Number
Telnet Settings
SSH Settings Description
10. Remote Racadm Settings
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12. Automated System Recovery Agent Setting Description
11. Snmp Agent Settings Description
13. Services Page Buttons
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Enabling Additional iDRAC6 Security Options
IP Filtering IpRange
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Enabling IP Filtering
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IP Filtering Guidelines
IP Blocking
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15. Login Retry Restriction Properties Property Definition
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Network Configuration page, click Advanced Settings
Enabling IP Blocking
Go Back to Network Returns to the Network Configuration
16. Network Security Page Settings Description
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Penalty Time
ASR
Index
Index
Index
Ipmi
Racadm
SEL
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