Mode of Communication Supported Protocol Supported Commands Pre-requisiteOpenWSMAN (Linux)Redfish Various browser plug-ins,CURL (Windows and Linux),Python request, and JSONmodulesPlug-ins, CURL, Pythonmodules are installed[1] For more information, see the Lifecycle Controller Remote Services User’s Guide available at dell.com/idracmanuals.Related linksCommunicating with iDRAC through serial connection using DB9 cableSwitching between RAC serial and serial console while using DB9 cableCommunicating with iDRAC using IPMI SOLCommunicating with iDRAC using IPMI over LANEnabling or disabling remote RACADMDisabling local RACADMEnabling IPMI on managed systemConfiguring Linux for serial console during bootSupported SSH cryptography schemesCommunicating with iDRAC through serial connection using DB9 cableYou can use any of the following communication methods to perform systems management tasks through serial connection to rackand tower servers:• RAC Serial• IPMI Serial — Direct Connect Basic mode and Direct Connect Terminal modeNOTE: In case of blade servers, the serial connection is established through the chassis. For more information, see theChassis Management Controller User’s Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.To establish the serial connection:1. Configure the BIOS to enable serial connection.2. Connect the Null Modem DB9 cable from the management station’s serial port to the managed system’s external serialconnector.3. Make sure that the management station’s terminal emulation software is configured for serial connection using any of thefollowing:• Linux Minicom in an Xterm• Hilgraeve’s HyperTerminal Private Edition (version 6.3)Based on where the managed system is in its boot process, you can see either the POST screen or the operating systemscreen. This is based on the configuration: SAC for Windows and Linux text mode screens for Linux.4. Enable RAC serial or IPMI serial connections in iDRAC.Related linksConfiguring BIOS for serial connectionEnabling RAC serial connectionEnabling IPMI serial connection basic and terminal modesConfiguring BIOS for serial connectionTo configure BIOS for Serial Connection:110
