What is Dell iDRAC used for?

What is Dell iDRAC used for?

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed for secure local and remote server management and helps IT administrators deploy, update and monitor Dell EMC PowerEdge servers anywhere, anytime.

What is Dell server iDRAC?

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.

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*.

How do I access Dell iDRAC?

1. Turn on the managed system.
2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).
3. In the System Setup Main Menu page, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.
4. Click Network. The Network page is displayed.
5. Specify the network settings.
6. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes.

How do I connect to iDRAC remotely?

Launching the iDRAC virtual console

1. Click Overview in the left tree control, click the Console tab.
2. From the Plug-in Type menu, select Java.
3. Click Launch Virtual Console. …
4. When the file has downloaded, delete the characters after viewer. …
5. At the prompt, click Continue.
6. When the java applet finishes installing, click Run.

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 iLO or iDRAC?

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.

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 iDRAC IP address?

You must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168. 0.120 to configure the initial network settings, including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.

Does Dell iDRAC require a license?

No, iDRAC7 with Lifecycle Controller licenses are installed in the factory. By default, Dell PowerEdge server models 200 – 500 ship standard with basic management features.

Is iDRAC secure?

As a key management component in Dell EMC PowerEdge servers, the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) offers industry-leading security features that adhere to and are certified against well-known NIST standards, Common Criteria, and FIPS-140-2.

What is an iDRAC license?

The Enterprise license enables additional features like Virtual Console, Virtual Media, and Out of Band Performance Monitoring. The Datacenter license enables all the features of Enterprise and additional features such as server data telemetry streaming and advanced thermal controls.

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.

Can you access iDRAC from Windows?