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accessing SSL

with web interface, 64

Active Directory

adding iDRAC6 users, 160 configure, 31 configuring access to

iDRAC6, 152 managing certificates, 70 objects, 149

schema extensions, 148

using with extended schema, 148 using with iDRAC6, 143

using with standard schema, 168

ASR

configuring with web interface, 74 attach or detach partition, 281

authenticating Smart Card, 31

Auto Discovery, 312

battery probes, 341

boot once enabling, 258

boot to a partition, 284 bootable image file

creating, 240

Certificate Signing Request CSR, 64

Certificate Signing Request (CSR)

about, 349

generating a new certificate, 351

certificates exporting the root CA

certificate, 146 SSL and digital, 64, 349

chassis intrusion probe, 341 configure Active Directory, 31 configure alerts, 31

configure console redirection

and virtual media, 31 configure iDRAC6 IPMI, 31

configure iDRAC6 properties, network settings, and users, 31

configure security settings, 31

configuring

serial over LAN, 254

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Contents

User Guide July Contents Installing the Software on Accessing the Web InterfaceUpdating the iDRAC6 Firmware Using Multiple Browser Tabs and Windows Cable for the Serial Console Connecting the DB-9 or Null ModemConfiguring the Management Station Viewing Internal Dual SD Module 109 Frequently Asked Questions about 125Using the Web Interface to Configure 106 Prerequisites for Enabling Microsoft Using the Racadm Utility to Configure 139Supported Active Directory Authentication 148 143 177 Generic Ldap Directory Service 178Frequently Asked Questions about 168 198 Troubleshooting the Smart Card191 193 231 213Launching Virtual Console and Virtual 219 221 239 Creating a Bootable Image File 240Using the Ipmi Remote Access 254 Configuring Serial Over LAN Using 254 264 255257 259 284 Frequently Asked Questions 288Power Inventory, Power Budgeting 274 298 293294 295 326 Configuring Platform Events 316Frequently Asked Question about 322 325 333 Using the System Event Log SEL 330Using the Diagnostics Console 337 332 Removable Flash Media Probes 342 Using the Secure Shell SSH 353341 342 IDRAC6 Overview IDRAC6 Express Management Features IDRAC6 Overview Interface and Standards Support IDRAC6 Feature ListIDRAC6 Enterprise and vFlash Media IDRAC6 Express Enterprise With vFlash Security and Authentication ConnectivityRemote Management and Remediation Logging Monitoring SM-CLP RAC Log Lifecycle Controller Unified Server Configurator IDRAC6 Overview IDRAC6 Server Listening Ports Port Number Function Supported Remote Access ConnectionsSupported Remote Access Connections Features IDRAC6 Ports 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 Basic Installation of the iDRAC6 Installing the iDRAC6 Express/Enterprise HardwareBefore You Begin Configuring Your System to Use an iDRAC6 Select Save Changes and Exit Software Installation and Configuration Overview Installing iDRAC6 SoftwareConfiguring iDRAC6 Installing the Software on the Management Station Installing the Software on the Managed System Uninstalling Racadm Installing Racadm Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware Before You BeginDownloading the iDRAC6 Firmware Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware Using Racadm Updating the iDRAC6 Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface Configuring a Supported Web Browser List of Trusted DomainsClick Tools, and click Internet Options Viewing Localized Versions of the Web-Based Interface WindowsLinux 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 Configuring the iDRAC6 NIC Configuring the Network and Ipmi LAN SettingsClick Remote Access→ Network/Security→ Network Click the appropriate button to continue. See Table Network Settings Setting Description Common Settings Description Network Settings Description Common Settings SettingDescription IPv4 Settings DescriptionPreferred DNS Server and Alternate DNS Server fields IPv6 Settings Description IPv6 Settings SettingDescription Ipmi Settings DescriptionVlan Settings SettingDescription Configuring IP Filtering and IP Blocking Network Configuration Page Buttons DescriptionApply Network Security Page Settings Description Configuring Platform Events 10. Network Security Page Buttons Description11. Platform Event Filters Index Processor AbsentCritical Assert Configuring Platform Event Filters PEF Configuring Platform Event Traps PETClick System→ Alerts→ Traps Settings 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 12. SSL Page Options Field Description Accessing SSL Through the Web-Based InterfaceClick Remote Access→ Network/Security Certificate Signing Request CSR Generating a Certificate Signing Request Upload Server CertificateView Server Certificate Locality Common NameOrganization Name Organization Unit 15. Certificate Upload Page Buttons Description Uploading a Server CertificateRefresh Reloads the Generate Certificate Signing Request Menu Button Description Viewing a Server Certificate16. Certificate Information Field Description 17. View Server Certificate Page Buttons Active Directory Configuring and Managing Active DirectoryEnabled Single Sign-On Schema Selection User Domain Name Timeout Extended Schema SettingsCertificate Configuring and Managing Generic Ldap Configuring iDRAC6 ServicesPrint 21. Web Server Settings 20. Local Configuration Setting Description Port Number 21. Web Server Settings SettingDescription22. SSH Settings Description 23. Telnet Settings 26. Automated System Recovery Agent Setting 23. Telnet Settings Description24. Remote Racadm Settings 25. Snmp Settings 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 Boot Once First Boot Device29. First Boot Device Attribute Description First Boot Device 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 Configuring the iDRAC6 Settings to Enable SSH/Telnet Starting a Text Console Through Telnet or SSHClick Apply Changes 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 100 101 102 Signal Name 103 Configuring Linux Minicom for Serial Console Emulation Select Save setup as configname and press Enter Required Minicom Settings for Serial Console Emulation104 105 Configuring HyperTerminal for Serial Console Ipmi Serial Settings Description Configuring Serial and Terminal ModesConfiguring Ipmi and iDRAC6 Serial Management Station COM Port Settings Setting Description IDRAC6 Serial Settings 10. Serial Page Settings107 12. Terminal Mode Settings Page Buttons Description Configuring Terminal ModeSerial page, click Terminal Mode Settings 11. Terminal Mode Settings Description 109 Configuring the iDRAC6 Network SettingsAccessing the iDRAC6 Through a Network 12. Terminal Mode Settings Page Buttons ButtonDescription Powercycle, and hardreset commands 11013. iDRAC6 Interfaces InterfaceDescription Using Racadm Remotely 11113. iDRAC6 Interfaces Description 112 113 14. racadm Command Options DescriptionRacadm Synopsis Racadm Options Racadm Subcommands Enabling and Disabling the Racadm Remote Capability114 115 15. Racadm Subcommands Command Description 116 Frequently Asked Questions About Racadm Error Messages What does this message mean?117 118 Configuring Multiple iDRAC6 Controllers 119 Creating an iDRAC6 Configuration File 120 Parsing Rules Example121 122 Modifying the iDRAC6 IP Address 123 Configuring iDRAC6 Network Properties 124 125 Frequently Asked Questions about Network Security16. iDRAC6 NIC Configurations Mode Description IDRAC6 Modes 126 Why doesn’t my DNS server register my iDRAC6? 127 128 129 Adding and Configuring IDRAC6 UsersAdding and Configuring iDRAC6 Users Click Remote Access→ Network/Security→ Users 130 User States and Permissions Setting Description Upload Trusted CA Smart Card Configuration Options OptionDescriptionEnable User 131 IDRAC User Privileges Property Description General User Settings132 Ipmi User Privileges PropertyDescription 133 Reasons, assign this privilege carefullyIDRAC Group Permissions User Group Permissions Granted 134 Public Key Authentication over SSHUser Configuration Page Buttons Action Before You Begin Generating Public Keys for Windows Generating Public Keys for Linux135 136 Logging in Using Public Key AuthenticationSending racadm commands Logging 10. View/Remove SSH Keys Option Description SSH Key Configurations Option Description137 Upload SSH Keys Option Description Delete Uploading, Viewing, and Deleting SSH Keys Using RacadmUpload View 139 Using the Racadm Utility to Configure iDRAC6 Users Adding an iDRAC6 User Example140 Removing an iDRAC6 User Enabling an iDRAC6 User With Permissions141 142 Using iDRAC6 With Microsoft Active Directory 143IDRAC6 User Privileges Description Privilege Description 144 Click Start→ Administrative Tools→ Domain Security Policy Enabling SSL on a Domain Controller145 146 147 Importing the iDRAC6 Firmware SSL Certificate 148 Supported Active Directory Authentication MechanismsExtended Schema Active Directory Overview Active Directory Schema Extensions Overview of the iDRAC Schema Extensions Active Directory Object Overview149 150 Typical Setup for Active Directory Objects 151 Accumulating Privileges Using Extended Schema 152 153 Extending the Active Directory Schema 154 Using the Dell Schema Extender 155 840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.5 156DellPrivileges Class DellProduct Class 157 SingleValued 158 159 Installing the Administrator Pack Select Privilege Object Creating an iDRAC Device ObjectSelect iDRAC Device Object Creating a Privilege Object Adding Privileges Configuring an Association ObjectCreating an Association Object Adding Users or User Groups 162 Adding iDRAC Devices 163 164 Racadm 165 166 167 168 Standard Schema Active Directory Overview Permissions Granted Bit Mask Groups Level Default Role Group PrivilegesSingle Domain Versus Multiple Domain Scenarios 169 170 Directory Users and Computers Snap-in 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 Testing Your Configurations Generic Ldap Directory Service Login Syntax Directory User versus Local User178 179 180 181 Additional settings to test BindDN option Configuring Generic Ldap Directory Service Using RacadmView the settings using the below commands Use Racadm to confirm whether login is possible 183 Frequently Asked Questions about Active Directory When do I need to configure Global Catalog Addresses? How does standard schema query work?184 185 Why does iDRAC6 enable certificate validation by default?Does iDRAC6 support the NetBIOS name? Does iDRAC6 always use Ldap over SSL? 186 About Kerberos Authentication Configuring iDRAC6 for Single Sign- On or Smart Card Login 188 Click Remote Access→ Network/Security tab→ Network subtab 189 190 Browser Settings to Enable Active Directory SSOSelect Tools→ Internet Options→ Security→ Local Intranet Click Advanced Using Microsoft Active Directory SSO Configuring iDRAC6 to Use SSO191 Logging Into iDRAC6 Using SSO Using Racadm192 193 Configuring Smart Card AuthenticationConfiguring Local iDRAC6 Users for Smart Card Logon Exporting the Smart Card Certificate 194 Configuring Active Directory Users for Smart Card LogonConfiguring Smart Card Using iDRAC6 Network/Security→ tab Smart Card Enable with Remote Racadm setting only to access Smart Card Settings DescriptionEnabled with Remote Racadm Enables Smart Card If you select Enabled or Enabled with Remote Racadm, you Network Logging Into the iDRAC6 Using the Smart CardIDRAC6 under Remote Access→ Network/Security→ 196 197 Unable to Log into Local iDRAC6 Troubleshooting the Smart Card Logon in iDRAC6ActiveX plug-in unable to detect the Smart Card reader Incorrect Smart Card PIN 199 Unable to Log into iDRAC6 as an Active Directory User 200 Frequently Asked Questions About SSO 201 202 203 Using GUI Virtual ConsoleUsing Virtual Console Overview 204 Configuring Your Management Station 205 Clear Your Browser’s Cache Java Cache viewer is displayed206 207 Common Settings for Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Supported Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates Configuring Virtual Console in the iDRAC6 Web Interface208 209 Remote Presence PortLocal Server Video Plug-in Type Configuration Page Buttons DefinitionOpening a Virtual Console Session 210 211 Virtual Console EnabledVideo Encryption Enabled Enabled Remote Presence Port Refresh Reloads the Virtual Console and Virtual Media Virtual Console Preview212 Virtual Console and Virtual Media Page Buttons Definition Virtual Console Preview Options Descritpion Using iDRAC6 Virtual Console Video ViewerSettings on the Console/Media Configuration 213 Virtual Launch Virtual 214Viewer Menu Bar Selections Menu Item Description Pin icon 215 Viewer Menu Bar Selections Menu Item Item Description 216 217 Click System→ Console/Media→ Configuration Disabling or Enabling Local Server Video218 Launching Virtual Console and Virtual Media Remotely URL Format219 General Error Scenarios Error Scenarios Reason Behavior220 221 Frequently Asked Questions on Virtual Console Using Virtual Console Frequently Asked Questions Answer 222CfgRacTuneLocalServerVideo 223 Bios 224 Standard Dmtf Using the WS-MAN InterfaceSupported CIM Profiles 225 Standard Dmtf 227 Standard Dmtf Dell Extensions 229 WS-MAN release notes or readme file IDRAC6 SM-CLP Support Using the iDRAC6 SM-CLP Command Line Interface 232 SM-CLP FeaturesUsing SM-CLP SM-CLP Targets SM-CLP Targets Definitions 233 Capabilities on the system 234 Dhcp 235 236 237 238 239 Deploying Your Operating System Using VmcliRemote System Requirements Network Requirements Creating an Image File for Linux Systems Creating a Bootable Image FileConfiguring the Remote Systems Preparing for Deployment 241 Deploying the Operating System 242 Using the Vmcli Utility Installing the Vmcli Utility Command Line Options243 244 Vmcli ParametersIDRAC6 IP Address IDRAC6 User Name IDRAC6 User Password Floppy/Disk Device or Image File245 246 CD/DVD Device or Image File Encrypted Data Vmcli Operating System Shell OptionsVersion Display Help Display 248 Vmcli Return Codes 249 Configuring Ipmi Using Web-Based InterfaceConfiguring Ipmi Using the Racadm CLI Support.dell.com\manuals 250 251 252 253 Using the Ipmi Remote Access Serial Interface Configuring Serial Over LAN Using the Web-Based Interface254 255 Configuring and Using Virtual Media 256 Windows-Based Management Station 257 Configuring Virtual MediaVirtual Media Configuration Properties Attribute Value Linux-Based Management Station Virtual Media Configuration Properties AttributeValue Configuration Page Buttons Description258 259 Supported Virtual Media ConfigurationsConnecting Virtual Media Running Virtual Media 260 Click Launch Virtual Console 261 Booting From Virtual MediaDisconnecting Virtual Media Click Tools→ Launch Virtual Media Installing Operating Systems Using Virtual Media Boot Once Feature262 263 Select the Enable Boot Once option under Virtual MediaWindows-Based Systems Linux-Based Systems Frequently Asked Questions about Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Frequently Asked Questions Answer264 265 Using the Dell Systems Management Tools 266 Answer 267 Administrative Tools Services. Right-click 268On Windows Event Collector and click Stop 269 Configuring vFlash SD Card and Managing vFlash Partitions 270 SD Card Properties Attribute DescriptionSize Write-protected VFlash Enabled271 Available Space Configuring vFlash or Standard SD Card Using Displaying the vFlash or Standard SD Card Properties272 Getting the Last Status on the vFlash or Standard SD Card Resetting the vFlash or Standard SD CardEnabling or Disabling the vFlash or Standard SD Card Initializing the vFlash or Standard SD Card Managing vFlash Partitions Using iDRAC6 Web Interface Creating an Empty Partition274 Label 275Create Empty Partition Page Options Field Description Index Creating a Partition Using an Image File 276Emulation Type 277 Img nor .iso Formatting a Partition 278Image Location Format Type Viewing Available Partitions279 Format Partition Page Options Field Description Attached 280Viewing Available Partitions Field Description Read-Only Modifying a Partition Attaching and Detaching Partition281 Deleting Existing Partitions Operating System Behavior for Attached Partitions282 Downloading Partition Contents 284 Managing vFlash Partitions Using RacadmBooting to a Partition Valid Options Options only valid with the create action Options only valid with the status action285 Viewing Partition Information Creating a PartitionDeleting a Partition Getting the Status of a Partition 287 Attaching or Detaching a Partition Frequently Asked Questions When is the vFlash or standard SD card locked?288 289 Power Monitoring Management 290 Power Inventory, Power Budgeting, and CappingPower Monitoring Configuring and Managing Power Individual Power Supply Elements The possible values are Viewing the Health Status of the Power Supply UnitsUsing the Web-Based Interface Power Supplies Redundancy Status The possible values are 292 Using Racadm 293 Viewing Power BudgetUsing the Web Interface Power Budget Information page displays 294 Power Budget Threshold Viewing Power Monitoring Power Monitoring295 Power Tracking Statistics Amperage296 297 Power ConsumptionHeadroom Show Graph 298 Executing Power Control Operations on the Server 299 300 301 Using the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility Starting the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility Using the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility302 IDRAC6 LAN Ipmi Over LAN303 LAN Parameters 304LAN Parameters Description 305 IPv4 SettingsEthernet IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway When Static is selected, the Ethernet IP Address, Subnet 306 IPv6 SettingsSelected, the IPv6 Address 1, Prefix Length, and Default When Static is selected, the IPv6 Address 1, Prefix Length Virtual Media Configuration Virtual Media307 308 VFlashInitialize vFlash VFlash Properties 309 System Services ConfigurationSystem Services Cancel System Services Smart Card Logon 310 LCD ConfigurationLCD User Configuration Collect System Inventory on Restart 311 LAN User ConfigurationReset to Default Between the options Disabled, View And Modify, and View 312 LAN User Configuration Description 313 Exiting the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility System Event Log Menu314 315 Monitoring and Alert Management Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings Disabling the Windows Automatic Reboot OptionDisabling the Automatic Reboot Option in Windows Server Click Advanced System Settings under Tasks on the left 317 Configuring PEF Using the Web-Based Interface Configuring PEF Using the Racadm CLI318 319 Configuring PETConfiguring PET Using the Web User Interface Configuring PET Using the Racadm CLI Configuring E-mail Alerts Using the Web User Interface Configuring E-Mail Alerts Using the Racadm CLI320 321 Testing E-mail Alerting 322 Frequently Asked Question about Snmp AuthenticationTesting the RAC Snmp Trap Alert Feature Why is the following message displayed 323 324 325 First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System 326 Managing Power on a Remote SystemSelecting Power Control Actions from the iDRAC6 CLI Viewing System Information System Information Field Description Auto Recovery FieldDescriptionMain System Chassis 327 RAC Information Field Description Remote Access Controller328 Embedded NIC MAC Addresses Field Description 329 IPv4 Information Field DescriptionIPv6 Information Fields Description Using the System Event Log SEL Status Indicator Icons Icon/Category Description330 Button Action Using the Command Line to View System Log331 SEL Page Buttons 332 Using the Post Boot Logs Last Crash Screen Page Buttons Action Viewing the Last System Crash ScreenTo view the Last Crash Screen 333 334 335 Using the RAC Log IDRAC Log Buttons Action Using the iDRAC Log Page Buttons336 IDRAC Log Page Information Field Description Using the Command Line Using the Diagnostics Console337 338 Using Identify ServerClick System→ Remote Access→ Troubleshooting→ Identify Diagnostic Commands Description Using the Trace Log Using the racdump339 340 Using the coredump Chassis Intrusion Probes Battery ProbesSensors Fan Probes Removable Flash Media Probes Power Supplies ProbesPower Monitoring Probes Temperature Probe 343 Voltage Probes 344 345 Configuring Security Features Disabling Local Configuration From Local Racadm Security Options for the iDRAC6 AdministratorDisabling the iDRAC6 Local Configuration Disabling Local Configuration During System Reboot 347 348 Disabling iDRAC6 Virtual Console 349 Accessing the SSL Main Menu 350SSL Main Menu Field Description SSL Main Menu Buttons Description 351 352 Generate Certificate Signing Request CSR Page ButtonsCertificate Information Field Description Using the Secure Shell SSH Configuring Services353 Http Port Number Local Configuration Settings DescriptionWeb Server Settings 354 355 SSH Settings DescriptionTelnet Settings 10. Remote Racadm Settings 356 11. Snmp Agent Settings Description12. Automated System Recovery Agent Setting Description 13. Services Page Buttons Enabling Additional iDRAC6 Security Options IP Filtering IpRange357 358 Enabling IP Filtering IP Filtering Guidelines IP Blocking359 360 15. Login Retry Restriction Properties Property Definition Network Configuration page, click Advanced Settings Enabling IP Blocking361 Penalty Time 16. Network Security Page Settings DescriptionGo Back to Network Returns to the Network Configuration 362 ASR Index Index Index Ipmi Racadm SEL Index Index

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