Idrac6 configuration utility, Entering the idrac6 configuration utility – Dell PowerEdge R810 User Manual

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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:

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Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting

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Provides access to system event log and sensor status

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Functions independently of the system’s operating system

In addition the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility enables you to:

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

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Enable or disable IPMI over LAN

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Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination

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Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices

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Change the administrative user name and password and manage user
privileges

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

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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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