iDRAC Configuration Utility

The iDRAC Configuration Utility is a pre-boot configuration environment that allows you to view and set parameters for the iDRAC6 and for the managed server.

The iDRAC Configuration Utility provides the following features:

Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting

Provides access to system event log and sensor status

Allows control of system functions including power on and off

Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s operating system

Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles

In addition the iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to:

Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network through the dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NIC1.

Enable or disable IPMI over LAN

Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination

Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices

Change the administrative user name and password and manage user privileges

View System Event Log (SEL) messages or clear messages from the log

For additional information on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for iDRAC6 and systems management applications.

Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility

1Turn on or restart your system.

2Press <Ctrl><E> when prompted during POST.

If your operating system begins to load before you press <Ctrl><E>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

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Dell T710 owner manual IDRAC Configuration Utility, Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility