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How to con�gure the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9

(iDRAC9) with Lifecycle Controller network settings?
Summary: Step by step guide to con�gure the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) and
Lifecycle Controller network settings.

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Symptoms

� Additional information is available for initial configuration and deployment of a Dell EMC PowerEdge server start-up guide.

Cause

The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller 9 (iDRAC9) with Lifecycle Controller is designed to make system administrators more
productive and improve the overall availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators to system issues, help them perform
remote system management and reduces the need for physical access to the system. You must con�gure the initial network settings
based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to and from iDRAC. You can set up the IP address using one of
the following interfaces:

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Con�gure the iDRAC Network Settings with iDRAC Setting Utility (F2 during POST) ﹀

To con�gure the iDRAC Network Settings:

1. Turn on the managed system.

2. Press <F2> during Power-on Self-test (POST).

3. In the System Setup Main Menu, click iDRAC Settings. The iDRAC Settings page is displayed.

4. Click Network. The Network page is displayed.

5. Con�gure the network settings
1. Under Enable NIC, select Enabled.
2. From the NIC Selection drop-down menu, select one of the following ports based on the newtork requirement:
1. Dedicated - Enables the remote access device to use the dedicated network interface available on the Remote
Access Controller. This interface is not shared with the host operating system. Note, in blade servers, the Dedicated
options is displayed as Chassis (Dedicated).
2. LOM1
3. LOM2
4. LOM3 - May not be available depending on server model and network card selection.
5. LOM4 - May not be available depending on server model and network card selection.
3. From the Failover Network drop-down menu, select one of the remaining LOMs. If a network fails, the tra�c is routed
through the failover network. Note, this option is disabled if NIC Selection is set to Dedicated.
4. Under Auto Negotiation, select On if iDRAC must automatically set the duplex mode and network speed. Note, this option
is available on for dedicated mode.
5. Under Network Speed, select either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. Note, 1000 Mbps is avaiable only if Auto Negotiation option
is enabled.
�. Under Duplex Mode, select Half Duplex or Full Duplex option. Note, this options is disabled if Auto Negotiation is set to
Enabled.
�. Common Settings
If network infrastructure has DNS server, register iDRAC on the DNS. These are the initial settings requirements for advanced
features such as Directory services—Active Directory or LDAP, Single Sign On, and smart card.

To register iDRAC:

1. Enable Register DRAC on DNS.

2. Enter the DNS DRAC Name.
3. Select Auto Con�g Domain Name to automatically acquite domain name from DHCP. Else, provide the DNS Domain
Name.
7. Con�gure IPv4 settings
To con�gure the IPv4 settings:

1. Select Enabled option under Enable IP v4.

2. Select Enabled option under Enable DHCP to automatically assign the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask to iDRAC.
Else select Disabled and enter the values for:
1. Static IP Address
2. Static Gateway
3. Static Subnet Mask
 �. Con�gure IPv6 settings
1. Select Enabled option under Enable IP v6.
2. For the DHCPv6 server to automatically assign the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask to iDRAC, select Enabled option
under Enable Auto-con�guration.
3. In the Static IP Address 1 box, enter the static IPv6 address.
4. In the Static Pre�x Length box, enter a value between 0 and 128.
5. In the Static Gateway box, enter the gateway address.
�. If you are using DHCP, enable DHCP v6 to obtain DNC Ser ver address to obtain Primary and Secondary DNS server
addresses from DHCPv6 server. You can con�gure the following if needed:
1. In the Static Preferred DNS Ser ver box, enter the static DNS server IPv6 address.
2. In the Static Alternate DNS Ser ver box, enter the static alternate DNS Server address.
9. Click Back.
10. Click Finish. The Save Changes popup is displayed.

11. Click Yes to save the changes. The network information is saved, and the system reboots.
 Setting iDRAC9 IP using the iDRAC Settings Utility

How to Con�gure iDRAC9 at Initial Setup of Your Dell EMC PowerEdge Server

Con�gure iDRAC Network Settings using the server LCD panel ﹀

The LCD panel provides system information, status, and error messages to indicate if the system is functioning correctly or requires
attention. The LCD panel can also be used to con�gure or view the system’s iDRAC IP address. The LCD panel is available only on the
optional front bezel. The optional front bezel is hot pluggable.

To con�gure iDRAC Network Settings:

1. To change the default IP, press the Checkmark button on the LCD panel.
2. Navigate to Setup with the arrow keys and con�rm.
3. Select iDRAC and con�rm.
4. Select DHCP to automatically assign the IP address, gateway, and subnet mask to iDRAC. Else select Static IP and enter the
values for:
1. Static IP Address
2. Static Gateway
3. Static Subnet Mask
5. Select Setup DNS to con�gure the DNS

Setting iDRAC9 IP using the server LCD panel

 Setting up the iDRAC 9 of your new Dell EMC PowerEdge Server using the L…

Con�gure both iDRAC and Lifecycle Controller Network Settings in Lifecycle Controller ﹀

Dell Lifecycle Controller provides advanced embedded systems management to perform systems management tasks such as deploy,
con�gure, update, maintain, and diagnose using a graphical user interface (GUI). It is delivered as part of Integrated Dell Remote
Access Controller (iDRAC).

To con�gure Lifecycle Controller and iDRAC Network Settings:

1. Press <F10> during Power-on Self-test (POST).

� The Lifecycle Controller Initial Setup Wizard will be displayed only for the first time. Use the Initial Setup Wizard to select the
language and keyboard, configure network settings, iDRAC network settings, credential configuration, and view the summary of the
settings. To make configuration changes later, select Settings from the Lifecycle Controller home page.

2. Con�gure the Language and Keyboard Selection

If needed, on the left pane, click Settings. On the Settings pane, click Language and Keyboard.

1. From the Language drop-down menu, select the language.

2. From the Keyboard Type drop-down menu, slect the keyboard type.
 3. Click Next to save the new settings.
3. View Product Overview
1. See the overview of Lifecycle Controller and iDRAC.

2. Click Next to continue.

4. Con�gure Lifecycle Controller Network Settings
If needed, on the left pane, click Settings. On the Settings pane, click Network Settings.

1. From the NIC Card drop-down menu, select the NIC port to con�gure.
2. From the IPV4 Network Settings→ IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options:
1. DHCP — indicates that the NIC must be con�gured by using an IP address from a DHCP server. DHCP is the default
option and the DHCP IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page.
2. Static IP — indicates that the NIC must be con�gured by using a static IP. Type the IP Address Proper ties — IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your
network administrator.
3. No Con�guration — indicates that the NIC must not be con�gured.
3. From the IPV6 Network Settings→ IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options:
1. DHCP v6 — indicates that the NIC must be con�gured by using an IP address from a DHCPv6 server. If DHCPv6 is
selected, a DHCPv6 IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page. Note, while con�guring DHCP server
with IPv6, the con�guration fails if you disable forwarding or advertising options.
2. Static IP — indicates that the NIC must be con�gured by using a static IP. Type the IP Address Proper ties — IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your
network administrator.
4. Click Enabled and type the VL AN ID and Priority under Lifecycle Controller VL AN Settings to con�gure the VLAN
settings of a NIC.
 5. Click Next. Note, if Lifecycle Controller settings are not correctly con�gured, an error message is displayed.
5. Con�gure iDRAC Network and Credentials
1. From the IP Address Source menu, select one of the following options:
1. Static — indicates that the network must be con�gured by using a static IP. Type the IP Address Proper ties — IP
Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Address Source, and DNS Address. If you do not have this
information, contact your network administrator.
2. DHCP — indicates that the NIC must be con�gured by using an IP address from a DHCP server. DHCP is the default
option and the DHCP IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page.
2. Enter the following credentials:
1. Account Username — The user name to access iDRAC network.
2. Password — The password to access iDRAC network.
3. Con�rm Password — The password to access iDRAC network.

3. Click Next.
�. Viewing Summary of network settings
1. Verify the summary of the Lifecycle Controller and iDRAC Newtork con�guration.
 2. Click Finish to save the settings.

iDRAC9 initial Setup via Lifecycle Controller

iDRAC 9 initial Setup via Lifecycle Controller on your new PowerEdge Server

After con�guring the iDRAC network settings, access to the iDRAC web interface is now available. Information on the default
password to log in to iDRAC is available in What is the default password for iDRAC.

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iDRAC9

Last Published Date

28 Jan 2022

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