Initial system setup and configurationTopics:• Setting up your system• iDRAC configuration• Options to install the operating systemSetting up your systemComplete the following steps to set up your system:Steps1. Unpack the system.2. Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see your system Rack InstallationPlacemat 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 more productive and improve theoverall availability of Dell EMC systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, helps them perform remote system management,and reduces the need for physical access to the system.Options to set up iDRAC IP addressYou must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from iDRAC.You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces: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 IPfor iDRAC.NOTE: 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.4Initial system setup and configuration 33
