Initial system setup and configuration 21Youmustusethe defaultiDRAC IPaddress 192.168.0.120toconfiguretheinitialnetworksettings,includingsettingupDHCPora staticIPfor iDRAC.NOTE: To access iDRAC, ensure that you install the iDRAC port card or connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector 1onthe systemboard.NOTE: Ensure that you change the default user name and password after setting up the iDRAC IP address.Log in to iDRACYou can log in to iDRAC as:• iDRAC user• Microsoft Active Directoryuser• LightweightDirectoryAccessProtocol(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 Guide atDell.com/idracmanuals.OptionstoinstalltheoperatingsystemIf the system is shipped without an operating system, install the supported operating system by using one of the following resources:Table 21. 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/ossupportInstallationandHow-tovideosforsupportedoperatingsystemsonDell PowerEdge systemsSupported Operating Systems for Dell PowerEdge SystemsMethodstodownloadfirmwareanddriversYou can download the firmware and drivers by using any of the following methods:Table 22. 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/openmanagemanuals
