Configuring the iDRAC6 Using the Web Interface 49Configuring the iDRAC6 NICThis section assumes that the iDRAC6 has already been configured and isaccessible on the network. See "Configuring iDRAC6" on page 36 for helpwith the initial iDRAC6 network configuration.Configuring the Network and IPMI LAN SettingsNOTE: You must have Configure iDRAC permission to perform the following steps.NOTE: Most DHCP servers require a server to store a client identifier token in itsreservations table. The client (iDRAC, for example) must provide this token duringDHCP negotiation. The iDRAC6 supplies the client identifier option using a one-byteinterface number (0) followed by a six-byte MAC address.NOTE: If you are running with Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) enabled, ensure thatyou also have PortFast or a similar technology turned on as follows:- On the ports for the switch connected to iDRAC6- On the ports connected to the management station running an iDRAC VirtualConsole sessionNOTE: You may see the following message if the system halts during POST: Strikethe F1 key to continue, F2 to run the system setup programOne possible reason for the error is a network storm event, which causes you to losecommunication with the iDRAC6. After the network storm subsides, restart the system.1 Click Remote Access Network/Security Network.2 On the Network page, you can enter Network settings, Common iDRAC6settings, IPv4 settings, IPv6 settings, IPMI settings, and VLAN settings.See Table 4-2, Table 4-3, Table 4-4, Table 4-5,Table 4-6, and Table 4-7 for descriptions of these settings.3 When you have completed entering the required settings, click Apply.Table 4-1. User Privilege Behavior in Supported BrowsersBrowser Tab Behavior Window BehaviorMicrosoft InternetExplorer 6Not applicable New sessionMicrosoft IE7 and IE8 From latest session opened New sessionFirefox 2 and Firefox 3 From latest session opened From latest session opened
