4Initial system setup and configurationSetting up your systemComplete the following steps to set up your system:1. Unpack the system.2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, seeyour system Rack Installation Placemat at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.3. Connect the peripherals to the system.4. Connect the system to its electrical outlet.5. Turn the system on by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.6. Turn on the attached peripherals.iDRAC configurationThe Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators moreproductive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to systemissues, helps them perform remote system management, and reduces the need for physical access to thesystem.Options to set up iDRAC IP addressYou must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable thecommunication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address by using one of the followinginterfaces:Interfaces Document/SectioniDRAC SettingsutilitySee Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanualsDell DeploymentToolkitSee Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanualsDell LifecycleControllerSee Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanualsChassis or ServerLCD panelSee the LCD panel sectionYou must use the default iDRAC IP address 192.168.0.120 to configure the initial network settings,including setting up DHCP or a static IP for iDRAC.NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cableto the Ethernet connector 1 on the system board.46
