Interfaces Document/SectioniDRAC Direct andQuick Sync 2(optional)See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanualsNOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you connect the ethernet cable to the iDRAC9 dedicated network port. You can alsoaccess iDRAC through the shared LOM mode, if you have opted for a system that has the shared LOM mode enabled.Log in to iDRACYou can log in to iDRAC as:● iDRAC user● Microsoft Active Directory user● Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) userIf you have opted for secure default access to iDRAC, you must use the iDRAC secure default password available on the systemInformation tag. If you have not opted for secure default access to iDRAC, then use the default user name and password –rootand calvin. You can also log in by using your Single Sign-On or Smart Card.NOTE: You must have the iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.NOTE: Ensure that you change the default username and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.For more information about logging in to the iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the latest Integrated Dell Remote Access ControllerUser's Guide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.You can also access iDRAC by using RACADM. For more information, see the RACADM Command Line Interface ReferenceGuide at www.dell.com/poweredgemanuals.Options to install the operating systemIf the system is shipped without an operating system, install a supported operating system by using one of the followingresources:Table 9. Resources to install the operating systemResources LocationiDRAC www.dell.com/idracmanualsLifecycle Controller www.dell.com/idracmanuals > Lifecycle ControllerOpenManage Deployment Toolkit www.dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManageDeployment ToolkitDell certified VMware ESXi www.dell.com/virtualizationsolutionsInstallation and How-to videos for supported operatingsystems on PowerEdge systemsSupported Operating Systems for Dell EMC PowerEdgesystemsMethods to download firmware and driversYou can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:Table 10. Firmware and driversMethods LocationFrom the Dell EMC support site www.dell.com/support/homeUsing Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller(iDRAC with LC)www.dell.com/idracmanualsInitial system setup and configuration 25