testfeature -f ldap

Synopsis

testfeature -f ldap -u <username> -p <password> [-d <diagnostic-message-level>]

This subcommand tests LDAP configuration and operation, and reports success as each stage of the authentication process proceeds. On successful completion, this command prints the CMC privileges assumed by the specified <username>.

If a failure occurs, the command terminates with an error message that displays the required corrective action. Use the optional -dswitch to obtain additional diagnostic information, as needed.

testtrap

NOTE: To use this subcommand, you must have Test Alerts permission.

Subcommand Description

testtrap Tests the RAC’s SNMP trap alerting feature by sending a test trap from iDRAC6 to a specified destination trap listener on the network.

For iDRAC6 only, before you execute the testtrap subcommand, ensure that the specified index in the RACADM cfgIpmiPet group is configured properly. For more information, see "cfgIpmiPet" on page 237.

Table 2-47provides a list and associated commands for the cfgIpmiPet group.

NOTE: The cfgIpmiPet group is applicable only for iDRAC6.

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Table 2-47. cfgIpmiPet Commands

Action

Command

 

 

Enable the alert

racadm config -g cfgIpmiPet -o

 

cfgIpmiPetAlertEnable -i 1 1

Set the destination

racadm config -g cfgIpmiPet -o

e-mail IP address

cfgIpmiPetAlertDestIpAddr -i 1

 

192.168.0.110

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