Configuring iDRAC - BlueCat Address Manager

Configure iDRAC during the pre-boot power-on self-test (Post) phase.

After initial setup and configuration of iDRAC settings, you can access it through the iDRAC web interface (iDRAC8, iDRAC7, and iDRAC6 only).

Note: There are two versions of iDRAC software — Enterprise and Express. iDRAC8 Enterprise, iDRAC7 Enterprise, and iDRAC6 Enterprise include remote access via web browser to the Virtual Console.

Address Manager 3000 supports iDRAC8 Enterprise and iDRAC7 Express.
Address Manager 6000 supports iDRAC7 Enterprise.
DNS/DHCP Server 20 appliances support either iDRAC6 Express or iDRAC7 Express or iDRAC8 Enterprise*
DNS/DHCP Server 45 and 60 appliances support iDRAC7 Enterprise or iDRAC8 Enterprise*
DNS/DHCP Server 100, and 100D appliances support iDRAC7 Enterprise.
Adonis 1900 and 1950 appliances support iDRAC6 Enterprise.
Adonis 800 and 1200 appliances support iDRAC6 Express.

*Customers should refer to the iDRAC web-based user interface to determine which software version their appliance is running.

Assign a static IPv4 or IPv6 address to the iDRAC port using the iDRAC Configuration Utility directly on the appliance. You can then use this IP address to connect to iDRAC remotely via the iDRAC web interface.

Note: The iDRAC port can also be assigned an IP address via DHCP. To view this address, check your DHCP server status logs. If the iDRAC port does not have an IPv4 address, DHCP might have been disabled. Connect to the Configuration Utility on your appliance to set a static IP address or re-enable DHCP.

To access the iDRAC Configuration Utility:

Power on or restart the appliance by removing the front cover and pressing the power switch on the front panel.
During the preboot phase, wait until the following text appears in the Configuration Utility window:
iDRAC8 / iDRAC7
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F2 = System Setup
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iDRAC6
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Press <Ctrl-E> for Remote Access Setup within 5 sec.....
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If running iDRAC8 / iDRAC7, press F2. The BlueCat System Setup menu opens, displaying the following options:

System Setup Main Menu

System BIOS
iDRAC Settings
Device Settings

If running iDRAC 6, press Ctrl+E immediately. The iDRAC6 Configuration Utility window opens, displaying the following options:

iDRAC6 LAN .................................................... On
LAN Parameters ................................................ <ENTER>
Virtual Media Configuration ................................... <ENTER>
Smart Card Logon .............................................. <ENTER>
System Services ............................................... <ENTER>
LCD Configuration ............................................. <ENTER>
LAN User Configuration ........................................ <ENTER>
Reset To Default .............................................. <ENTER>
System Event Log Menu ......................................... <ENTER>

Note: If you do not see the iDRAC Configuration Utility window, allow the system to finish booting, restart your appliance, and then try again.

Configuring iDRAC - BlueCat Address Manager - 8.3.1

Address Manager Administration Guide