DRAC Card How To Guide
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DELL Remote Access Controller How To Guide
Introduction
This outlines the use and configuration of the DELL Remote Access Controller card supplied on the PINsafe DELL appliances.
Overview
The DRAC card allows for remote management of the appliance, and also allows the console to be redirected through a web browser.
Prerequisites
PINsafe appliance with DRAC card
Baseline
DELL PowerEdge R200
DRAC with firmware 1.7
Architecture
Direct connection through cross-over cable or through network hub or switch
DRAC Configuration
Connecting to the DRAC
Direct connection through cross-over cable or through network hub or switch
Configure the client PC with an IP address on the 192.168.0.0 network (excluding 192.168.0.120)
Connect by a web browser to http://192.168.0.120
Login to the DRAC
Login to the DRAC with the following:
Username: root
Password: calvin
Configure the DRAC Network Interface
From the DRAC menu select Configuration, and then Network. Change the Network settings to the desired values.
Changing Network values will result in loss of connectivity through the old IP address.
Console redirect through the DRAC Network Interface
The DRAC can redirect from the console of the appliance to a web browser session. Select Console then Console Redirect.
This will open up a Security Warning box asking to run the application, select Run.
A window will open allowing access to the console.
Console configuration of the DRAC Interface
Connect to the PINsafe server through the management console connecting a monitor to the VGA port of the DRAC card. Wait for the DRAC configuration option, and press CTRL-D to enter the options menu.
