5.5.4. Remote connection to the iDRAC in HTTP (DELL server)

5.5.4.1. Introduction

This procedure describes the remote connection from a distant PC using:

The network connection to the iDRAC port of the GCap
A WEB browser

This connection is not the normal way to access the GCap but enables access to the GCap in the event of problems.
To carry out this procedure, it is necessary:

That the iDRAC has an accessible IP in order to be able to connect to it
To know the login name and password of iDRAC

From the iDRAC web page, it is possible to:

View the material resources, their status and the BIOS configurations
Interact with the server to turn it on, off and restart it
Connect to the GCap via the CLI console

Astuce

If a password error occurs, the protection system will be activated.

To view the policy setting on the Gcap, use the show bruteforce-protection command.

After a certain number of failures, the account will be locked.

To unlock it: either wait, or use the system unlock command with a higher privilege level account.

5.5.4.2. Preliminary operations

Perform the network configuration (IP address of the iDRAC): otherwise, use the Procedure for direct connection to the GCap to connect to the GCap.

5.5.4.3. Procedure

On the remote PC, open a web browser.
Enter the IP address of the GCap iDRAC interface and confirm.
The Login window is displayed.
Enter the requested parameters:
- Username: login name
- Password: password of the entered login
- Domain: select This IDRA
Click on the Submit button.
Launch the virtual console (Virtual console Preview zone, Lanch button).
Following this action, a new page will open. It will be possible to interact with the GCap.
Connect to the CLI (gcap-cli command).
After connection, the following message is displayed:
```
(gcap-cli)
```
Note
- Press Tab to display all available commands.
- Press Enter to display all available commands along with a short explanation.

5.5.4.4. Special cases

It is possible to open an SSH connection, run a CLI command line and then close the connection.
To do this:

Enter the command
```
~$ ssh -t setup@x.x.xx.x show status
```

Validate
The system:

Opens the SSH connection
Executes the command (here show status)
Closes the SSH connection

GCAP Name         : 
Version           : z.z.z 
Paired on GCenter : Not paired
Tunnel status     : Down
Detection Engine  : Up and running
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Connection to x.x.x.x closed