What does iDRAC stand for?

What does iDRAC stand for?

Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)

How does Dell iDRAC work?

The iDRAC is a piece of hardware that sits on the server motherboard that allows Systems Administrators to update and manage Dell systems, even when the server is turned off. The iDRAC also provides both a web interface and command line interface that allows administrators to perform remote management tasks.

What is iDRAC and iLO?

iDRAC (Dell) and iLO (HP) are proprietary Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) technologies that provide remote management options on a device, even when that device is offline. Auvik currently monitors resource and network utilization on the IPMI itself.

What is the iDRAC port used for?

The integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell EMC PowerEdge server systems. iDRAC alerts administrators about system issues and enables them to perform remote system management.

How do I know if I have iDRAC?

Identify iDRAC version using the iDRAC Web Interface Log in to the iDRAC interface. The default iDRAC IP address 192.168. 0.120. Upon login, the version is displayed at the upper left of the iDRAC along with the iDRAC license level.

What is an iDRAC connection?

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, help them perform remote system management and reduces the need for physical access to the system.

How do I connect to iDRAC remotely?

Access the System menu, click on the Console/Media tab and select the Virtual Console and Virtual Media option. Click on the Launch Virtual Console Button to start a remote console session. You can now use the remote console feature. Congratulations!

How do I get into iDRAC?

To log in, perform the following steps:

1. In the Username field, type one of the following:
2. Your iDRAC6 user name. …
3. Your Active Directory user name. …
4. In the Password field, type your iDRAC6 user password or Active Directory user password.

Is Dell iDRAC free?

Because Dell EMC believes that none of our customers should be without the advanced remote management and automation capabilities during this difficult time, we have decided to offer a free iDRAC Enterprise 240-day Trial License*.

Is iDRAC similar to iLO?

There is not much difference between Dell’s iDRAC and HP’s iLO as both are developed with the same functionalities, both brands have just the same kind of technology with different names.

Is iLO the same as iDRAC?

There is not much difference between Dell’s iDRAC and HP’s iLO since both are developed in a similar way to achieve the same goals, we could say that both brands have the same type of technology with different names.

Do HP servers have iDRAC?

HP’s iLO is currently at version 5, and Dell’s iDRAC is available at version 9. You can choose from several licenses from a limited capability free version to a full-featured enterprise tool.

How do I find my iDRAC IP?

Check the IP Address

1. Press > or < button to select the “View” from the displayed menu and press tick button.
2. Ensure the “iDRAC IP” is selected and press tick button.
3. Select the “IPv4” from the displayed menu and press tick button.
4. Select the “IP” from the displayed menu and press tick button.

How do I connect my laptop to iDRAC?

Steps

1. From your laptop, turn off any wireless networks and disconnect from any other hard-wired networks.
2. Connect a micro USB cable from your laptop to the iDRAC Direct port, located on the front of the server. …
3. Wait for the laptop to acquire the IP address 169.254. …
4. Connect to the iDRAC web interface.

What is iDRAC module?

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller(iDRAC) Service Module (iSM) is a lightweight optional software application that can be installed on PowerEdge servers.

How do I access iDRAC in Windows?

Open a browser software, enter the IP address of your iDRAC interface and access the administrative web interface. On the prompt screen, enter the administrative login information. After a successful login, the administrative menu will be displayed. On the Users screen, select the ROOT user ID to access its properties.

How do I assign an IP address to iDRAC?

To configure iDRAC Network Settings:

1. To change the default IP, press the Checkmark button on the LCD panel.
2. Navigate to Setup with the arrow keys and confirm.
3. Select iDRAC and confirm.
4. Select DHCP to automatically assign the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask to iDRAC. …
5. Select Setup DNS to configure the DNS.

Where is iDRAC IP on ESXI?

The iDRAC IP is displayed in the row “IPv4 Address”. The iDRAC IP is displayed in the row “IPv4 Address”.