Dell PowerEdge R815 - Manual (Page 71)

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 71
iDRAC6 Configuration Utility
The iDRAC6 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 iDRAC6 Configuration Utility provides the following features:
• Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting
• Provides access to system event log and sensor status
• Functions independently of the system’s operating system
In addition the iDRAC6 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
• Reset iDRAC6 settings to default
For additional information on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for
iDRAC6 and systems management applications.
Entering the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility
1 Turn on or restart your system.
2 Press <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.
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