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