2NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernetconnector 1 on the system board.NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.NOTE: In case of blade servers, you can configure the network setting by using the Chassis LCD panel only during initialconfiguration of CMC. After the chassis is deployed, you cannot reconfigure iDRAC by using the Chassis LCD panel.Log in to iDRACYou can log in to iDRAC as:• iDRAC user• Microsoft ActiveDirectoryuser• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) userThe default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-On or Smart Card.NOTE: You must have iDRAC credentials to log in to iDRAC.For more information about logging in to iDRAC and iDRAC licenses, see the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guideat Dell.com/idracmanuals.Options to install the operatingsystemIf the system isshipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:Table 19. Resources to install the operating systemResources LocationDell Systems Management Tools and Documentation media Dell.com/operatingsystemmanualsDell Lifecycle Controller Dell.com/idracmanualsDell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell.com/openmanagemanualsDell certified VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutionsSupported operating systems on Dell PowerEdge systems Dell.com/ossupportInstallation and How-to videos for supported operating systemson Dell PowerEdge systemsSupported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge SystemsMethods to download firmware and driversYou can download the firmware and drivers by using the following methods:Table 20. Firmware and driversMethods LocationFrom the Dell Support site Dell.com/support/homeUsing Dell Remote Access Controller Lifecycle Controller (iDRACwith LC)Dell.com/idracmanualsUsing Dell Repository Manager (DRM) Dell.com/openmanagemanualsUsing Dell OpenManage Essentials (OME) Dell.com/openmanagemanualsUsing Dell Server Update Utility (SUU) Dell.com/openmanagemanualsUsing Dell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit (DTK) Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
