Communicating with iDRAC using IPMI over LANYou must configure IPMI over LAN for iDRAC to enable or disable IPMI commands over LAN channels to any external systems. IfIPMI over LAN is not configured, then external systems cannot communicate with the iDRAC server using IPMI commands.NOTE: From iDRAC v2.30.30.30 or later, IPMI also supports IPv6 address protocol for Linux-based operating systems.Configuring IPMI over LAN using web interfaceTo configure IPMI over LAN:1. In the iDRAC Web interface, go to Overview → iDRAC Settings → Network.The Network page is displayed.2. Under IPMI Settings, specify the values for the attributes and click Apply.For information about the options, see the iDRAC Online Help.The IPMI over LAN settings are configured.Configuring IPMI over LAN using iDRAC settings utilityTo configure IPMI over LAN:1. In the iDRAC Settings Utility, go to Network.The iDRAC Settings Network page is displayed.2. For IPMI Settings, specify the values.For information about the options, see the iDRAC Settings Utility Online Help.3. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes.The IPMI over LAN settings are configured.Configuring IPMI over LAN using RACADM1. Enable IPMI over LAN.racadm set iDRAC.IPMILan.Enable 1NOTE: This setting determines the IPMI commands that are executed using IPMI over LAN interface. For moreinformation, see the IPMI 2.0 specifications at intel.com.2. Update the IPMI channel privileges.racadm set iDRAC.IPMILan.PrivLimit Parameter Privilege level = 2 User = 3 Operator = 4 Administrator3. Set the IPMI LAN channel encryption key ,if required.racadm set iDRAC.IPMILan.EncryptionKey Parameter Description 20-character encryption key in a valid hexadecimal format.NOTE: The iDRAC IPMI supports the RMCP+ protocol. For more information, see the IPMI 2.0 specifications atintel.com.119
