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Basic Installation of the iDRAC6

This section provides information about how to install and set up your iDRAC6 hardware and software.

Before You Begin

Ensure that you have the following items that were included with your system, prior to installing and configuring the iDRAC6 software:

iDRAC6 hardware (currently installed or in the optional kit)

iDRAC6 installation procedures (located in this chapter)

Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD

Installing the iDRAC6 Express/Enterprise Hardware

NOTE: The iDRAC6 connection emulates a USB keyboard connection. As a result, when you restart the system, the system will not notify you if your keyboard is not attached.

The iDRAC6 Express/Enterprise may be preinstalled on your system, or available separately. To get started with the iDRAC6 that is installed on your system, see "Software Installation and Configuration Overview" on page 36.

If an iDRAC6 Express/Enterprise is not installed on your system, see your platform Hardware Owner’s Manual for hardware installation instructions.

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Dell IDRAC6 manual Basic Installation of the iDRAC6, Before You Begin, Installing the iDRAC6 Express/Enterprise Hardware