Main
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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3 Setting Up Managed System and Management Station..............................42
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5 Viewing iDRAC and Managed System Information....................................108
6 Setting Up iDRAC Communication............................................................... 118
7 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges..................................................138
8 Configuring iDRAC for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login...................165
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11 Monitoring and Managing Power................................................................189
12 Inventory, Monitoring, and Configuring Network Devices....................195
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14 Configuring and Using Virtual Console.....................................................249
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20 Using USB Port for Server Management....................................................296
23 Troubleshooting Managed System Using iDRAC.....................................312
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Overview
Benefits of Using iDRAC With Lifecycle Controller
Key Features
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New In This Release
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How To Use This User's Guide
Supported Web Browsers
Managing Licenses
Types of Licenses
Acquiring Licenses
License Operations
Importing License After Replacing Motherboard
License Component State or Condition and Available Operations
Managing Licenses Using iDRAC Web Interface
Managing Licenses Using RACADM
Licensable Features In iDRAC8
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Interfaces and Protocols to Access iDRAC
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iDRAC Port Information
Other Documents You May Need
Social Media Reference
Contacting Dell
Accessing documents from Dell support site
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Logging into iDRAC
Logging into iDRAC as Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User
Logging into iDRAC Using Smart Card
Logging Into iDRAC as a Local User Using Smart Card
Logging Into iDRAC as an Active Directory User Using Smart Card
Logging into iDRAC Using Single Sign-on
Logging into iDRAC SSO Using iDRAC Web Interface
Logging into iDRAC SSO Using CMC Web Interface
Accessing iDRAC Using Remote RACADM
Validating CA Certificate To Use Remote RACADM on Linux
Accessing iDRAC Using Local RACADM
Accessing iDRAC Using Firmware RACADM
Accessing iDRAC Using SMCLP
Logging in to iDRAC Using Public Key Authentication
Multiple iDRAC Sessions
Changing Default Login Password
Changing Default Login Password Using Web Interface
Changing Default Login Password Using RACADM
Changing Default Login Password Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message
Enabling or Disabling Default Password Warning Message Using Web Interface
Enabling or Disabling Warning Message to Change Default Login Password Using RACADM
Setting Up Managed System and Management Station
Setting Up iDRAC IP Address
Setting Up iDRAC IP Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Network Settings
Common Settings
IPv4 Settings
IPv6 Settings
IPMI Settings
VLAN Settings
Setting Up iDRAC IP Using CMC Web Interface
Enabling Auto-discovery
Configuring Servers and Server Components Using Auto Config
Auto Config Sequence
DHCP Options
Configuring Option 43 on Windows
Configuring Option 60 on Windows
Configuring Option 43 and Option 60 on Linux
Enabling Auto Config Using iDRAC Web Interface
Enabling Auto Config Using RACADM
Using Hash Passwords for Improved Security
Hash Password Using RACADM
Hash Password in Server Configuration Profile
Generating Hash Password Without SNMPv3 and IPMI Authentication
Setting Up Management Station
Accessing iDRAC Remotely
Setting Up Managed System
Modifying Local Administrator Account Settings
Setting Up Managed System Location
Setting Up Managed System Location Using Web Interface
Setting Up Managed System Location Using RACADM
Optimizing System Performance and Power Consumption
Modifying Thermal Settings Using iDRAC Web Interface
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Modifying Thermal Settings Using RACADM
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Modifying Thermal Settings Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Configuring Supported Web Browsers
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Adding iDRAC to the List of Trusted Domains
Disabling Whitelist Feature in Firefox
Viewing Localized Versions of Web Interface
Updating Device Firmware
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Downloading Device Firmware
Updating Firmware Using iDRAC Web Interface
Updating Single Device Firmware
Updating Firmware Using Repository
Updating Firmware Using FTP
Updating Device Firmware Using TFTP
Updating Device Firmware Using HTTP
Updating Device Firmware Using RACADM
Scheduling Automatic Firmware Updates
Scheduling Automatic Firmware Update Using Web Interface
Scheduling Automatic Firmware Update Using RACADM
Updating Firmware Using CMC Web Interface
Updating Firmware Using DUP
Updating Firmware Using Remote RACADM
Updating Firmware Using Lifecycle Controller Remote Services
Viewing and Managing Staged Updates
Viewing and Managing Staged Updates Using iDRAC Web interface
Viewing and Managing Staged Updates Using RACADM
Rolling Back Device Firmware
Rollback Firmware Using iDRAC Web Interface
Rollback Firmware Using CMC Web Interface
Rollback Firmware Using RACADM
Rollback Firmware Using Lifecycle Controller
Rollback Firmware Using Lifecycle Controller-Remote Services
Recovering iDRAC
Using TFTP Server
Backing Up Server Profile
Backing Up Server Profile Using iDRAC Web Interface
Backing Up Server Profile Using RACADM
Scheduling Automatic Backup Server Profile
Scheduling Automatic Backup Server Profile Using Web Interface
Scheduling Automatic Backup Server Profile Using RACADM
Importing Server Profile
Importing Server Profile Using iDRAC Web Interface
Importing Server Profile Using RACADM
Restore Operation Sequence
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Configuring iDRAC
Viewing iDRAC Information
Viewing iDRAC Information Using Web Interface
Viewing iDRAC Information Using RACADM
Modifying Network Settings
Modifying Network Settings Using Web Interface
Modifying Network Settings Using Local RACADM
Configuring IP Filtering
Configure IP Filtering Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring IP Filtering Using RACADM
Configuring Services
Configuring Services Using Web Interface
Configuring Services Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling HTTPs Redirection
Using VNC Client to Manage Remote Server
Configuring VNC Server Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring VNC Server Using RACADM
Setting Up VNC Viewer With SSL Encryption
Setting Up VNC Viewer Without SSL Encryption
Configuring Front Panel Display
Configuring LCD Setting
Configuring LCD Setting Using Web Interface
Configuring LCD Setting Using RACADM
Configuring LCD Setting Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Configuring System ID LED Setting
Configuring System ID LED Setting Using Web Interface
Configuring System ID LED Setting Using RACADM
Configuring Time Zone and NTP
Configuring Time Zone and NTP Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring Time Zone and NTP Using RACADM
Setting First Boot Device
Setting First Boot Device Using Web Interface
Setting First Boot Device Using RACADM
Setting First Boot Device Using Virtual Console
Enabling Last Crash Screen
Enabling or Disabling OS to iDRAC Pass-through
Supported Cards for OS to iDRAC Pass-through
Supported Operating Systems for USB NIC
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Installing VIB File
Enabling or Disabling OS to iDRAC Pass-through Using Web Interface
Enabling or Disabling OS to iDRAC Pass-through Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling OS to iDRAC Pass-through Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Obtaining Certificates
SSL Server Certificates
Generating a New Certificate Signing Request
Generating CSR Using Web Interface
Generating CSR Using RACADM
Uploading Server Certificate
Uploading Server Certificate Using Web Interface
Uploading Server Certificate Using RACADM
Viewing Server Certificate
Viewing Server Certificate Using Web Interface
Viewing Server Certificate Using RACADM
Uploading Custom Signing Certificate
Uploading Custom Signing Certificate Using Web Interface
Downloading Custom SSL Certificate Signing Certificate
Downloading Custom Signing Certificate
Downloading Custom SSL Certificate Signing Certificate Using RACADM
Deleting Custom SSL Certificate Signing Certificate
Deleting Custom Signing Certificate Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring Multiple iDRACs Using RACADM
Creating an iDRAC Configuration File
Parsing Rules
Modifying the iDRAC IP Address
Disabling Access to Modify iDRAC Configuration Settings on Host System
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Viewing iDRAC and Managed System Information
Viewing Managed System Health and Properties
Viewing System Inventory
Viewing Sensor Information
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Monitoring Performance Index of CPU, Memory, and I/O Modules
Monitoring Performance Index for of CPU, Memory, and I/O Modules Using Web Interface
Monitoring Performance Index for of CPU, Memory, and I/O Modules Using RACADM
Checking the System for Fresh Air Compliance
Viewing Historical Temperature Data
Viewing Historical Temperature Data Using iDRAC Web Interface
Viewing Historical Temperature Data Using RACADM
Configuring Warning Threshold for Inlet Temperature
Configuring Warning Threshold for Inlet Temperature Using Web Interface
Viewing Network Interfaces Available On Host OS
Viewing Network Interfaces Available on Host OS Using Web Interface
Viewing Network Interfaces Available on Host OS Using RACADM
Viewing FlexAddress Mezzanine Card Fabric Connections
Viewing or Terminating iDRAC Sessions
Terminating iDRAC Sessions Using Web Interface
Terminating iDRAC Sessions Using RACADM
Setting Up iDRAC Communication
Communicating With iDRAC Through Serial Connection Using DB9 Cable
Configuring BIOS For Serial Connection
Enabling RAC Serial Connection
Enabling RAC Serial Connection Using Web Interface
Enabling RAC Serial Connection Using RACADM
Enabling IPMI Serial Connection Basic and Terminal Modes
Enabling Serial Connection Using Web Interface
Enabling Serial Connection IPMI Mode Using RACADM
Enabling Serial Connection IPMI Serial Settings Using RACADM
Additional Settings For IPMI Serial Terminal Mode
Configuring Additional Settings for IPMI Serial Terminal Mode Using Web Interface
Switching Between RAC Serial and Serial Console While Using DB9 Cable
Switching From Serial Console to RAC Serial
Switching From RAC Serial to Serial Console
Communicating With iDRAC Using IPMI SOL
Configuring BIOS For Serial Connection
Configuring iDRAC to Use SOL
Configuring iDRAC to Use SOL Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring iDRAC to Use SOL Using RACADM
Enabling Supported Protocol
Enabling Supported Protocol Using Web Interface
Enabling Supported Protocol Using RACADM
SOL Using IPMI Protocol
SOL Using SSH or Telnet Protocol
Using SOL From Putty On Windows
Using SOL From OpenSSH or Telnet On Linux
Using Telnet Virtual Console
Configuring Backspace Key For Your Telnet Session
Disconnecting SOL Session in iDRAC Command Line Console
Communicating With iDRAC Using IPMI Over LAN
Configuring IPMI Over LAN Using Web Interface
Configuring IPMI Over LAN Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Configuring IPMI Over LAN Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM
Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using Web Interface
Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM Using RACADM
Disabling Local RACADM
Enabling IPMI on Managed System
Configuring Linux for Serial Console During Boot
Enabling Login to the Virtual Console After Boot
Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
Using Public Key Authentication For SSH
Generating Public Keys for Windows
Generating Public Keys for Linux
Uploading SSH Keys
Uploading SSH Keys Using Web Interface
Uploading SSH Keys Using RACADM
Viewing SSH Keys
Viewing SSH Keys Using Web Interface
Viewing SSH Keys Using RACADM
Deleting SSH Keys
Deleting SSH Keys Using Web Interface
Deleting SSH Keys Using RACADM
Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
Configuring Local Users
Configuring Local Users Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring Local Users Using RACADM
Adding iDRAC User Using RACADM
Enabling iDRAC User With Permissions
Configuring Active Directory Users
Prerequisites for Using Active Directory Authentication for iDRAC
Enabling SSL on Domain Controller
Installing SSL Certificate For Each Domain Controller
Exporting Domain Controller Root CA Certificate to iDRAC
Importing iDRAC Firmware SSL Certificate
Supported Active Directory Authentication Mechanisms
Standard Schema Active Directory Overview
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Single Domain Versus Multiple Domain Scenarios
Configuring Standard Schema Active Directory
Configuring Active Directory With Standard Schema Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring Active Directory With Standard Schema Using RACADM
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Extended Schema Active Directory Overview
Active Directory Schema Extensions
Overview of iDRAC Schema Extensions
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Accumulating Privileges Using Extended Schema
Configuring Extended Schema Active Directory
Extending Active Directory Schema
Using Dell Schema Extender
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Installing Dell Extension to the Active Directory Users and Computers Snap-In
Adding iDRAC Users and Privileges to Active Directory
Creating iDRAC Device Object
Creating Privilege Object
Creating Association Object
Providing User Access Privileges For Association Objects
Adding Objects to Association Object
Adding Users or User Groups
Adding Privileges
Adding iDRAC Devices or iDRAC Device Groups
Configuring Active Directory With Extended Schema Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring Active Directory With Extended Schema Using RACADM
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Testing Active Directory Settings
Testing Active Directory Settings Using iDRAC Web Interface
Testing Active Directory Settings Using RACADM
Configuring Generic LDAP Users
Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using iDRAC Web-Based Interface
Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using RACADM
Testing LDAP Directory Service Settings
Testing LDAP Directory Service Settings Using iDRAC Web Interface
Testing LDAP Directory Service Settings Using RACADM
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Configuring iDRAC for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
Prerequisites for Active Directory Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
Registering iDRAC as a Computer in Active Directory Root Domain
Generating Kerberos Keytab File
Creating Active Directory Objects and Providing Privileges
Configuring Browser to Enable Active Directory SSO
Configuring Internet Explorer to Enable Active Directory SSO
Configuring Firefox to Enable Active Directory SSO
Configuring iDRAC SSO Login for Active Directory Users
Configuring iDRAC SSO Login for Active Directory Users Using Web Interface
Configuring iDRAC SSO Login for Active Directory Users Using RACADM
Configuring iDRAC Smart Card Login for Local Users
Uploading Smart Card User Certificate
Uploading Smart Card User Certificate Using Web Interface
Uploading Smart Card User Certificate Using RACADM
Uploading Trusted CA Certificate For Smart Card
Uploading Trusted CA Certificate For Smart Card Using Web Interface
Configuring iDRAC Smart Card Login for Active Directory Users
Enabling or Disabling Smart Card Login
Enabling or Disabling Smart Card Login Using Web Interface
Enabling or Disabling Smart Card Login Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling Smart Card Login Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Configuring iDRAC to Send Alerts
Enabling or Disabling Alerts
Enabling or Disabling Alerts Using Web Interface
Enabling or Disabling Alerts Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling Alerts Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Filtering Alerts
Filtering Alerts Using iDRAC Web Interface
Filtering Alerts Using RACADM
Setting Event Alerts
Setting Event Alerts Using Web Interface
Setting Event Alerts Using RACADM
Setting Alert Recurrence Event
Setting Alert Recurrence Events Using iDRAC Web Interface
Setting Alert Recurrence Events Using RACADM
Setting Event Actions
Setting Event Actions Using Web Interface
Configuring Email Alert, SNMP Trap, or IPMI Trap Settings
Configuring IP Alert Destinations
Configuring IP Alert Destinations Using Web Interface
Configuring IP Alert Destinations Using RACADM
Configuring IP Alert Destinations Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Configuring Email Alert Settings
Configuring Email Alert Settings Using Web Interface
Configuring Email Alert Settings Using RACADM
Configuring SMTP Email Server Address Settings
Configuring SMTP Email Server Address Settings Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring SMTP Email Server Address Settings Using RACADM
Configuring WS Eventing
Alerts Message IDs
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Managing Logs
Viewing System Event Log
Viewing System Event Log Using Web Interface
Viewing System Event Log Using RACADM
Viewing System Event Log Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Viewing Lifecycle Log
Viewing Lifecycle Log Using Web Interface
Filtering Lifecycle Logs
Adding Comments to Lifecycle Logs
Viewing Lifecycle Log Using RACADM
Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs
Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs Using Web Interface
Exporting Lifecycle Controller Logs Using RACADM
Adding Work Notes
Configuring Remote System Logging
Configuring Remote System Logging Using Web Interface
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Monitoring and Managing Power
Monitoring Power
Monitoring Power Using Web Interface
Monitoring Power Using RACADM
Setting Warning Threshold for Power Consumption
Setting Warning Threshold for Power Consumption Using Web Interface
Executing Power Control Operations
Executing Power Control Operations Using Web Interface
Executing Power Control Operations Using RACADM
Power Capping
Power Capping in Blade Servers
Viewing and Configuring Power Cap Policy
Configuring Power Cap Policy Using Web Interface
Configuring Power Cap Policy Using RACADM
Configuring Power Cap Policy Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Configuring Power Supply Options
Configuring Power Supply Options Using Web Interface
Configuring Power Supply Options Using RACADM
Configuring Power Supply Options Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Enabling or Disabling Power Button
Inventory, Monitoring, and Configuring Network Devices
Inventory and Monitoring Network Devices
Monitoring Network Devices Using Web Interface
Monitoring Network Devices Using RACADM
Inventory and Monitoring FC HBA Devices
Monitoring FC HBA Devices Using Web Interface
Monitoring FC HBA Devices Using RACADM
Dynamic Configuration of Virtual Addresses, Initiator, and Storage Target Settings
Supported Cards for I/O Identity Optimization
Supported BIOS Version for I/O Identity Optimization
Supported NIC Firmware Versions for I/O Identity Optimization
Enabling or Disabling I/O Identity Optimization
Enabling or Disabling I/O Identity Optimization Using Web Interface
Enabling or Disabling I/O Identity Optimization Using RACADM
Configuring Persistence Policy Settings
Default Values for Persistence Policy
Configuring Persistence Policy Settings Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring Persistence Policy Settings Using RACADM
iSCSI Initiator and Storage Target Default Values
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Managing Storage Devices
Understanding RAID Concepts
What Is RAID?
Hardware And Software RAID
RAID Concepts
RAID Levels
Organizing Data Storage For Availability And Performance
Choosing RAID Levels
RAID Level 0 (Striping)
RAID Level 1 (Mirroring)
RAID Level 5 (Striping With Distributed Parity)
RAID Level 6 (Striping With Additional Distributed Parity)
RAID Level 50 (Striping Over RAID 5 Sets)
RAID Level 60 (Striping Over RAID 6 Sets)
RAID Level 10 (Striped-Mirrors)
Comparing RAID Level Performance
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Supported Controllers
Supported RAID Controllers
Supported Non-RAID Controllers
Supported Enclosures
Summary of Supported Features for Storage Devices
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Inventory and Monitoring Storage Devices
Monitoring Storage Device Using Web Interface
Monitoring Storage Device Using RACADM
Monitoring Backplane Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Viewing Storage Device Topology
Managing Physical Disks
Assigning or Unassigning Physical Disk as Global Hot spare
Assigning or Unassigning Global Hot spare Using Web Interface
Assigning or Unassigning Global Hot spare Using RACADM
Convert To RAID Capable Disk
Convert To Non-RAID Disk
Managing Virtual Disks
Creating Virtual Disks
Considerations Before Creating Virtual Disks
Creating Virtual Disks Using Web interface
Creating Virtual Disks Using RACADM
Editing Virtual Disk Cache Policies
Deleting Virtual Disks
Checking Virtual Disk Consistency
Initializing Virtual Disks
Fast Initialization
Full or Slow Initialization
Encrypting Virtual Disks
Assigning or Unassigning Dedicated Hot Spares
Managing Virtual Disks Using Web Interface
Managing Virtual Disks Using RACADM
Managing Controllers
Configuring Controller Properties
Patrol Read Mode Considerations
Load Balance
BGI Rate
Check Consistency
Create or Change Security Keys
Configuring Controller Properties Using Web Interface
Configuring Controller Properties Using RACADM
Importing or Auto Importing Foreign Configuration
Importing Foreign Configuration Using Web Interface
Importing Foreign Configuration Using RACADM
Clearing Foreign Configuration
Clearing Foreign Configuration Using Web Interface
Clearing Foreign Configuration Using RACADM
Resetting Controller Configuration
Resetting Controller Configuration Using Web Interface
Resetting Controller Configuration Using RACADM
12Gbps SAS HBA Adapter Operations
Monitoring Predictive Failure Analysis On Drives
Controller Operations in Non-RAID (HBA) Mode
Running RAID Configuration Jobs On Multiple Storage Controllers
Managing PCIe SSDs
Inventory and Monitoring PCIe SSDs
Inventory and Monitoring PCIe SSDs Using Web Interface
Inventory and Monitoring PCIe SSDs Using RACADM
Preparing to Remove PCIe SSD
Preparing to Remove PCIe SSD Using Web Interface
Preparing to Remove PCIe SSD Using RACADM
Erasing PCIe SSD Device Data
Erasing PCIe SSD Device Data Using Web Interface
Erasing PCIe SSD Device Data Using RACADM
Managing Enclosures or Backplanes
Configuring Backplane Mode
Configuring Backplane Mode Using Web Interface
Configuring Enclosure Using RACADM
Viewing Universal Slots
Setting SGPIO Mode
Setting SGPIO Mode Using RACADM
Choosing Operation Mode to Apply Settings
Choosing Operation Mode Using Web Interface
Choosing Operation Mode Using RACADM
Viewing and Applying Pending Operations
Viewing, Applying, or Deleting Pending Operations Using Web Interface
Viewing and Applying Pending Operations Using RACADM
Storage Devices Apply Operation Scenarios
Case 3: Selected Add to Pending Operations and there are no existing pending operations
Case 4: Selected Add to Pending Operations and there are prior existing pending operations
Blinking or Unblinking Component LEDs
Blinking or Unblinking Component LEDs Using Web Interface
Blinking or Unblinking Component LEDs Using RACADM
Configuring and Using Virtual Console
Supported Screen Resolutions and Refresh Rates
Configuring Web Browsers to Use Virtual Console
Configuring Web Browser to Use Java Plug-in
Configuring IE to Use ActiveX Plug-in
Additional Settings for Windows Vista or Newer Microsoft Operating Systems
Clearing Browser Cache
Clearing Earlier ActiveX Versions in IE7
Clearing Earlier ActiveX Versions in IE8
Clearing Earlier Java Versions
Configuring Virtual Console
Configuring Virtual Console Using Web Interface
Configuring Virtual Console Using RACADM
Previewing Virtual Console
Launching Virtual Console
Launching Virtual Console Using Web Interface
Launching Virtual Console Using URL
Using Virtual Console Viewer
Synchronizing Mouse Pointers
Passing All Keystrokes Through Virtual Console
Java-based Virtual Console Session running on Windows Operating System
Java Based Virtual Console Session Running on Linux Operating System
ActiveX Based Virtual Console Session Running on Windows Operating System
Managing Virtual Media
Supported Drives and Devices
Configuring Virtual Media
Configuring Virtual Media Using iDRAC Web Interface
Configuring Virtual Media Using RACADM
Configuring Virtual Media Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Accessing Virtual Media
Launching Virtual Media Using Virtual Console
Launching Virtual Media Without Using Virtual Console
Adding Virtual Media Images
Viewing Virtual Device Details
Resetting USB
Mapping Virtual Drive
Displaying Correct Virtual Drives For Mapping
Unmapping Virtual Drive
Setting Boot Order Through BIOS
Enabling Boot Once for Virtual Media
Installing and Using VMCLI Utility
Installing VMCLI
Running VMCLI Utility
VMCLI Syntax
VMCLI Commands to Access Virtual Media
VMCLI Operating System Shell Options
Managing vFlash SD Card
Configuring vFlash SD Card
Viewing vFlash SD Card Properties
Viewing vFlash SD Card Properties Using Web Interface
Viewing vFlash SD Card Properties Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling vFlash Functionality
Enabling or Disbaling vFlash Functionality Using Web Interface
Enabling or Disabling vFlash Functionality Using RACADM
Enabling or Disabling vFlash Functionality Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Initializing vFlash SD Card
Initializing vFlash SD Card Using Web Interface
Initializing vFlash SD Card Using RACADM
Initializing vFlash SD Card Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Getting the Last Status Using RACADM
Managing vFlash Partitions
Creating an Empty Partition
Creating an Empty Partition Using the Web Interface
Creating an Empty Partition Using RACADM
Creating a Partition Using an Image File
Creating a Partition Using an Image File Using Web Interface
Creating a Partition From an Image File Using RACADM
Formatting a Partition
Viewing Available Partitions
Viewing Available Partitions Using Web Interface
Viewing Available Partitions Using RACADM
Modifying a Partition
Modifying a Partition Using Web Interface
Modifying a Partition Using RACADM
Attaching or Detaching Partitions
Attaching or Detaching Partitions Using Web Interface
Attaching or Detaching Partitions Using RACADM
Operating System Behavior for Attached Partitions
Deleting Existing Partitions
Deleting Existing Partitions Using Web Interface
Deleting Existing Partitions Using RACADM
Downloading Partition Contents
Booting to a Partition
Booting to a Partition Using Web Interface
Booting to a Partition Using RACADM
Using SMCLP
System Management Capabilities Using SMCLP
Running SMCLP Commands
iDRAC SMCLP Syntax
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Navigating the MAP Address Space
Using Show Verb
Using the -display Option
Using the -level Option
Using the -output Option
Usage Examples
Server Power Management
SEL Management
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MAP Target Navigation
Using iDRAC Service Module
Installing iDRAC Service Module
Supported Operating Systems for iDRAC Service Module
iDRAC Service Module Monitoring Features
Operating System Information
Replicate Lifecycle Logs to OS Log
Automatic System Recovery Options
WMI Management Providers
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Co-existence of OpenManage Server Administrator and iDRAC Service Module
Using iDRAC Service Module From iDRAC Web Interface
Using iDRAC Service Module From RACADM
Using USB Port for Server Management
Accessing iDRAC Interface over Direct USB Connection
Configuring iDRAC Using Server Configuration Profile on USB Device
Configuring USB Management Port Settings
Configuring USB Management Port Using Web interface
Configuring USB Management Port Using RACADM
Configuring USB Management Port Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Importing Server Configuration Profile From USB Device
LCD Messages
LED Blinking Behavior
Logs and Results File
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Using iDRAC Quick Sync
Configuring iDRAC Quick Sync
Configuring iDRAC Quick Sync Settings Using Web Interface
Configuring iDRAC Quick Sync Settings Using RACADM
Configuring iDRAC Quick Sync Settings Using iDRAC Settings Utility
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Deploying Operating Systems
Deploying Operating System Using VMCLI
Deploying Operating System Using Remote File Share
Managing Remote File Share
Configuring Remote File Share Using Web Interface
Configuring Remote File Share Using RACADM
Deploying Operating System Using Virtual Media
Installing Operating System From Multiple Disks
Deploying Embedded Operating System On SD Card
Enabling SD Module and Redundancy in BIOS
About IDSDM
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Troubleshooting Managed System Using iDRAC
Using Diagnostic Console
Scheduling Remote Automated Diagnostics
Scheduling Remote Automated Diagnostics Using RACADM
Viewing Post Codes
Viewing Boot and Crash Capture Videos
Configuring Video Capture Settings
Viewing Logs
Viewing Last System Crash Screen
Viewing Front Panel Status
Viewing System Front Panel LCD Status
Viewing System Front Panel LED Status
Hardware Trouble Indicators
Viewing System Health
Generating Technical Support Report
Generating Technical Support Report Automatically
Generating Tech Support Report Automatically Using iDRAC Web Interface
Generating Technical Support Report Manually
Generating Technical Support Report Manually Using iDRAC Web Interface
Generating Technical Support Report Manually Using RACADM
Checking Server Status Screen for Error Messages
Restarting iDRAC
Resetting iDRAC Using iDRAC Web Interface
Resetting iDRAC Using RACADM
Erasing System and User Data
Resetting iDRAC to Factory Default Settings
Resetting iDRAC to Factory Default Settings Using iDRAC Web Interface
Resetting iDRAC to Factory Default Settings Using iDRAC Settings Utility
Frequently Asked Questions
System Event Log
Network Security
Active Directory
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Single Sign-On
Smart Card Login
Virtual Console
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Virtual Media
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vFlash SD Card
SNMP Authentication
Storage Devices
iDRAC Service Module
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RACADM
Miscellaneous
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Use Case Scenarios
Troubleshooting An Inaccessible Managed System
Obtaining System Information and Assess System Health
Setting Up Alerts and Configuring Email Alerts
Viewing and Exporting Lifecycle Log and System Event Log
Interfaces to Update iDRAC Firmware
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Managing Rack Density
Installing New Electronic License