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Configuring the iDRAC6 Using the Web Interface

The iDRAC6 provides a Web interface that enables you to configure the iDRAC6 properties and users, perform remote management tasks, and troubleshoot a remote (managed) system for problems. For everyday systems management, use the iDRAC6 Web interface. This chapter provides information about how to perform common systems management tasks with the iDRAC6 Web interface and provides links to related information.

Most Web interface configuration tasks can also be performed with RACADM commands or with Server Management-Command Line Protocol (SM-CLP) commands.

Local RACADM commands are executed from the managed server.

SM-CLP and SSH/Telnet RACADM commands are executed in a shell that can be accessed remotely with a Telnet or SSH connection. For more information about SM-CLP, see "Using the iDRAC6 SM-CLP Command Line Interface" on page 231. For more information about RACADM commands see the iDRAC6 Administrator Reference Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.

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User Guide July Contents Installing the Software on Accessing the Web InterfaceUpdating the iDRAC6 Firmware Using Multiple Browser Tabs and Windows Configuring the Management Station Connecting the DB-9 or Null ModemViewing Internal Dual SD Module Cable for the Serial Console Using the Web Interface to Configure Frequently Asked Questions about 125106 109 Supported Active Directory Authentication 148 Using the Racadm Utility to Configure 139143 Prerequisites for Enabling Microsoft Frequently Asked Questions about Generic Ldap Directory Service 178168 177 191 Troubleshooting the Smart Card193 198 Launching Virtual Console and Virtual 219 213221 231 Using the Ipmi Remote Access 254 Creating a Bootable Image File 240Configuring Serial Over LAN Using 254 239 257 255259 264 Power Inventory, Power Budgeting Frequently Asked Questions 288274 284 294 293295 298 Frequently Asked Question about 322 Configuring Platform Events 316325 326 Using the Diagnostics Console 337 Using the System Event Log SEL 330332 333 341 Using the Secure Shell SSH 353342 Removable Flash Media Probes 342 IDRAC6 Overview IDRAC6 Express Management Features IDRAC6 Overview IDRAC6 Enterprise and vFlash Media IDRAC6 Feature ListIDRAC6 Express Enterprise With vFlash Interface and Standards Support Security and Authentication ConnectivityRemote Management and Remediation Logging Monitoring SM-CLP RAC Log Lifecycle Controller Unified Server Configurator IDRAC6 Overview Supported Remote Access Connections Features Supported Remote Access ConnectionsIDRAC6 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 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 Click Remote Access→ Network/Security Accessing SSL Through the Web-Based InterfaceCertificate Signing Request CSR 12. SSL Page Options Field Description Generating a Certificate Signing Request Upload Server CertificateView Server Certificate Organization Name Common NameOrganization Unit Locality Refresh Reloads the Generate Certificate Signing Request Uploading a Server CertificateMenu 15. Certificate Upload Page Buttons Description 16. Certificate Information Field Description Viewing a Server Certificate17. View Server Certificate Page Buttons Button Description Enabled Single Sign-On Configuring and Managing Active DirectorySchema Selection Active Directory User Domain Name Timeout Extended Schema SettingsCertificate Configuring and Managing Generic Ldap Configuring iDRAC6 ServicesPrint 21. Web Server Settings 20. Local Configuration Setting Description 22. SSH Settings Description 21. Web Server Settings SettingDescription23. Telnet Settings Port Number 24. Remote Racadm Settings 23. Telnet Settings Description25. 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 DeviceFirst 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 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 Configuring Ipmi and iDRAC6 Serial Configuring Serial and Terminal ModesManagement Station COM Port Settings Setting Description Ipmi Serial Settings Description IDRAC6 Serial Settings 10. Serial Page Settings107 Serial page, click Terminal Mode Settings Configuring Terminal Mode11. Terminal Mode Settings Description 12. Terminal Mode Settings Page Buttons Description Accessing the iDRAC6 Through a Network Configuring the iDRAC6 Network Settings12. Terminal Mode Settings Page Buttons ButtonDescription 109 Powercycle, and hardreset commands 11013. iDRAC6 Interfaces InterfaceDescription Using Racadm Remotely 11113. iDRAC6 Interfaces Description 112 Racadm Synopsis 14. racadm Command Options DescriptionRacadm Options 113 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 16. iDRAC6 NIC Configurations Mode Description Frequently Asked Questions about Network SecurityIDRAC6 Modes 125 126 Why doesn’t my DNS server register my iDRAC6? 127 128 Adding and Configuring iDRAC6 Users Adding and Configuring IDRAC6 UsersClick Remote Access→ Network/Security→ Users 129 130 User States and Permissions Setting Description Enable User Smart Card Configuration Options OptionDescription131 Upload Trusted CA 132 General User SettingsIpmi User Privileges PropertyDescription IDRAC User Privileges Property Description 133 Reasons, assign this privilege carefullyIDRAC Group Permissions User Group Permissions Granted User Configuration Page Buttons Action Public Key Authentication over SSHBefore You Begin 134 Generating Public Keys for Windows Generating Public Keys for Linux135 Sending racadm commands Logging in Using Public Key AuthenticationLogging 136 137 SSH Key Configurations Option DescriptionUpload SSH Keys Option Description 10. View/Remove SSH Keys Option Description Upload Uploading, Viewing, and Deleting SSH Keys Using RacadmView Delete 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 Extended Schema Active Directory Overview Supported Active Directory Authentication MechanismsActive Directory Schema Extensions 148 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 DellPrivileges Class 156DellProduct Class 840.113556.1.8000.1280.1.1.1.5 157 SingleValued 158 159 Installing the Administrator Pack Select iDRAC Device Object Creating an iDRAC Device ObjectCreating a Privilege Object Select Privilege Object Creating an Association Object Configuring an Association ObjectAdding Users or User Groups Adding Privileges 162 Adding iDRAC Devices 163 164 Racadm 165 166 167 168 Standard Schema Active Directory Overview Single Domain Versus Multiple Domain Scenarios Default Role Group Privileges169 Permissions Granted Bit Mask Groups Level 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 View the settings using the below commands Configuring Generic Ldap Directory Service Using RacadmUse Racadm to confirm whether login is possible Additional settings to test BindDN option 183 Frequently Asked Questions about Active Directory When do I need to configure Global Catalog Addresses? How does standard schema query work?184 Does iDRAC6 support the NetBIOS name? Why does iDRAC6 enable certificate validation by default?Does iDRAC6 always use Ldap over SSL? 185 186 About Kerberos Authentication Configuring iDRAC6 for Single Sign- On or Smart Card Login 188 Click Remote Access→ Network/Security tab→ Network subtab 189 Select Tools→ Internet Options→ Security→ Local Intranet Browser Settings to Enable Active Directory SSOClick Advanced 190 Using Microsoft Active Directory SSO Configuring iDRAC6 to Use SSO191 Logging Into iDRAC6 Using SSO Using Racadm192 Configuring Local iDRAC6 Users for Smart Card Logon Configuring Smart Card AuthenticationExporting the Smart Card Certificate 193 Configuring Smart Card Using iDRAC6 Configuring Active Directory Users for Smart Card LogonNetwork/Security→ tab Smart Card 194 Enabled with Remote Racadm Enables Smart Card Smart Card Settings DescriptionIf 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 Card196 Network 197 ActiveX plug-in unable to detect the Smart Card reader Troubleshooting the Smart Card Logon in iDRAC6Incorrect Smart Card PIN Unable to Log into Local iDRAC6 199 Unable to Log into iDRAC6 as an Active Directory User 200 Frequently Asked Questions About SSO 201 202 Using Virtual Console Using GUI Virtual ConsoleOverview 203 204 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 Opening a Virtual Console Session Configuration Page Buttons Definition210 Plug-in Type Video Encryption Enabled Virtual Console EnabledEnabled Remote Presence Port 211 212 Virtual Console PreviewVirtual 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 Viewer213 Virtual Console Preview Options Descritpion Viewer Menu Bar Selections Menu Item Description 214Pin icon Virtual Launch Virtual 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 Supported CIM Profiles Using the WS-MAN Interface225 Standard Dmtf 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 Using SM-CLP SM-CLP FeaturesSM-CLP Targets 232 SM-CLP Targets Definitions 233 Capabilities on the system 234 Dhcp 235 236 237 238 Remote System Requirements Deploying Your Operating System Using VmcliNetwork Requirements 239 Configuring the Remote Systems Creating a Bootable Image FilePreparing for Deployment Creating an Image File for Linux Systems 241 Deploying the Operating System 242 Using the Vmcli Utility Installing the Vmcli Utility Command Line Options243 IDRAC6 IP Address Vmcli ParametersIDRAC6 User Name 244 IDRAC6 User Password Floppy/Disk Device or Image File245 246 CD/DVD Device or Image File Version Display Vmcli Operating System Shell OptionsHelp Display Encrypted Data 248 Vmcli Return Codes Configuring Ipmi Using the Racadm CLI Configuring Ipmi Using Web-Based InterfaceSupport.dell.com\manuals 249 250 251 252 253 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 Virtual Media Configuration Properties Attribute Value Configuring Virtual MediaLinux-Based Management Station 257 Virtual Media Configuration Properties AttributeValue Configuration Page Buttons Description258 Connecting Virtual Media Supported Virtual Media ConfigurationsRunning Virtual Media 259 260 Click Launch Virtual Console Disconnecting Virtual Media Booting From Virtual MediaClick Tools→ Launch Virtual Media 261 Installing Operating Systems Using Virtual Media Boot Once Feature262 Windows-Based Systems Select the Enable Boot Once option under Virtual MediaLinux-Based Systems 263 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 271 VFlash EnabledAvailable Space Write-protected Configuring vFlash or Standard SD Card Using Displaying the vFlash or Standard SD Card Properties272 Enabling or Disabling the vFlash or Standard SD Card Resetting the vFlash or Standard SD CardInitializing the vFlash or Standard SD Card Getting the Last Status on the vFlash or Standard SD Card Managing vFlash Partitions Using iDRAC6 Web Interface Creating an Empty Partition274 Create Empty Partition Page Options Field Description 275Index Label Creating a Partition Using an Image File 276Emulation Type 277 Img nor .iso Formatting a Partition 278Image Location 279 Viewing Available PartitionsFormat Partition Page Options Field Description Format Type Viewing Available Partitions Field Description 280Read-Only Attached Modifying a Partition Attaching and Detaching Partition281 Deleting Existing Partitions Operating System Behavior for Attached Partitions282 Downloading Partition Contents Booting to a Partition Managing vFlash Partitions Using RacadmValid Options 284 Options only valid with the create action Options only valid with the status action285 Deleting a Partition Creating a PartitionGetting the Status of a Partition Viewing Partition Information 287 Attaching or Detaching a Partition Frequently Asked Questions When is the vFlash or standard SD card locked?288 289 Power Monitoring Management Power Monitoring Power Inventory, Power Budgeting, and CappingConfiguring and Managing Power 290 Using the Web-Based Interface Viewing the Health Status of the Power Supply UnitsPower Supplies Redundancy Status The possible values are Individual Power Supply Elements The possible values are 292 Using Racadm Using the Web Interface Viewing Power BudgetPower Budget Information page displays 293 294 Power Budget Threshold Viewing Power Monitoring Power Monitoring295 Power Tracking Statistics Amperage296 Headroom Power ConsumptionShow Graph 297 298 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 Ethernet IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway IPv4 SettingsWhen Static is selected, the Ethernet IP Address, Subnet 305 Selected, the IPv6 Address 1, Prefix Length, and Default IPv6 SettingsWhen Static is selected, the IPv6 Address 1, Prefix Length 306 Virtual Media Configuration Virtual Media307 Initialize vFlash VFlashVFlash Properties 308 System Services Cancel System Services System Services ConfigurationSmart Card Logon 309 LCD User Configuration LCD ConfigurationCollect System Inventory on Restart 310 Reset to Default LAN User ConfigurationBetween the options Disabled, View And Modify, and View 311 312 LAN User Configuration Description 313 Exiting the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility System Event Log Menu314 315 Monitoring and Alert Management Disabling the Automatic Reboot Option in Windows Server Disabling the Windows Automatic Reboot OptionClick Advanced System Settings under Tasks on the left Under Startup and Recovery, click Settings 317 Configuring PEF Using the Web-Based Interface Configuring PEF Using the Racadm CLI318 Configuring PET Using the Web User Interface Configuring PETConfiguring PET Using the Racadm CLI 319 Configuring E-mail Alerts Using the Web User Interface Configuring E-Mail Alerts Using the Racadm CLI320 321 Testing E-mail Alerting Testing the RAC Snmp Trap Alert Feature Frequently Asked Question about Snmp AuthenticationWhy is the following message displayed 322 323 324 325 First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System Selecting Power Control Actions from the iDRAC6 CLI Managing Power on a Remote SystemViewing System Information 326 Main System Chassis Auto Recovery FieldDescription327 System Information Field Description 328 Remote Access ControllerEmbedded NIC MAC Addresses Field Description RAC Information Field Description 329 IPv4 Information Field DescriptionIPv6 Information Fields Description Using the System Event Log SEL Status Indicator Icons Icon/Category Description330 331 Using the Command Line to View System LogSEL Page Buttons Button Action 332 Using the Post Boot Logs To view the Last Crash Screen Viewing the Last System Crash Screen333 Last Crash Screen Page Buttons Action 334 335 Using the RAC Log 336 Using the iDRAC Log Page ButtonsIDRAC Log Page Information Field Description IDRAC Log Buttons Action Using the Command Line Using the Diagnostics Console337 Click System→ Remote Access→ Troubleshooting→ Identify Using Identify ServerDiagnostic Commands Description 338 Using the Trace Log Using the racdump339 340 Using the coredump Sensors Battery ProbesFan Probes Chassis Intrusion Probes Power Monitoring Probes Power Supplies ProbesTemperature Probe Removable Flash Media Probes 343 Voltage Probes 344 345 Configuring Security Features Disabling the iDRAC6 Local Configuration Security Options for the iDRAC6 AdministratorDisabling Local Configuration During System Reboot Disabling Local Configuration From Local Racadm 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 Web Server Settings Local Configuration Settings Description354 Http Port Number Telnet Settings SSH Settings Description10. Remote Racadm Settings 355 12. Automated System Recovery Agent Setting Description 11. Snmp Agent Settings Description13. Services Page Buttons 356 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 Go Back to Network Returns to the Network Configuration 16. Network Security Page Settings Description362 Penalty Time ASR Index Index Index Ipmi Racadm SEL Index Index