7.1. Direct connection to the configuration menu with a keyboard and monitor

7.1.1. Introduction

The first connection can be made via a direct login with keyboard and screen.
This is necessary if the network configuration is not yet completed or if the network address is not known.
This connection is not the nominal way of accessing the equipment, although it does enable the iDRAC's network connection to be configured, among other things.
Subsequent accesses will generally be made remotely.

Note

The default login and password are provided in the server manufacturer's documentation.

7.1.2. Preliminary operations

7.1.3. Procedure for connecting the monitor and keyboard

  • Connect the monitor to the VGA connector.

  • Connect the keyboard to one of the USB connectors.

  • Switch on the server.

7.1.4. Procedure for finding out or changing the iDRAC network settings via the BIOS

  • Press F2 during the boot up self-test (POST).

  • On the `System Setup Main Menu` page (main menu of the configuration of the system), click on `iDRAC Settings`. | The `iDRAC settings` page appears.

  • Click on `Network`.
    The `IDRAC Settings.Network` page is displayed.

  • Note the network settings in the `Network Settings` configuration or modify these settings.

  • After noting down the network settings, exit the BIOS.

  • Successively click the `Back` button and then the `Finish` button.

  • In the `Warning` window prompting you to save changes, click the `No` button.

  • In the `System Setup` screen, click the `Finish` button.

  • In the `Warning` window prompting you to confirm the exit, click the `Yes` button.
    The server restarts.
  • Unplug the monitors and keyboard if necessary.
    The configuration menu is displayed.
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Note

Press the first letter of a command for quick access.
Press the `OK` button to confirm the selected choice.