NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IPaddress.Log in to iDRACYou can log in to iDRAC as:• iDRAC user• Microsoft Active Directory user• Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) userThe default user name and password are root and calvin. You can also log in by using Single Sign-Onor 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 RemoteAccess Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals.Options to install the operating systemIf the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using oneof the following resources:Table 27. Resources to install the operating systemResources LocationDell Systems Management Tools andDocumentation mediaDell.com/operatingsystemmanualsDell Lifecycle Controller Dell.com/idracmanualsDell OpenManage Deployment Toolkit Dell.com/openmanagemanualsDell certified VMware ESXi Dell.com/virtualizationsolutionsSupported operating systems on Dell PowerEdgesystemsDell.com/ossupportInstallation and How-to videos for supportedoperating systems on Dell PowerEdge systemsSupported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdgeSystemsDownloading the drivers and firmwareDell recommends that you download and install the latest BIOS, drivers, and systems managementfirmware on your system.PrerequisitesEnsure that you clear the web browser cache before downloading the drivers and firmware.Steps1. Go to Dell.com/support/drivers.2. Under the Drivers & Downloads section, type the Service Tag of your system in the Service Tag orExpress Service Code box.45
