8.5. Procedure to connect the iDRAC in HTTP (DELL server)

A - Introduction

This connection is not the normal way to access the GCap but enables access to the GCap in the event of problems.
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 access requires:

  • Knowledge of the iDRAC login name and password (iDRAC access)

  • The network configuration is complete (IP address of the iDRAC is known)

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

Tip

  • 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

To perform this procedure, you must perform all the steps described in the following sections:

B - Prerequisites

  • User: setup

C - Preliminary operations

D - Procedure

  1. On the remote PC, open a web browser

  2. Enter the IP address of the GCap iDRAC interface and confirm
    The `Login` window is displayed

  3. Enter the requested parameters:

    • `Username`: login name

    • `Password` : password of the entered login

    • `Domain` : select `This IDRAC`

  4. Click on the `Submit` button

  5. Launch the virtual console (`Virtual console Preview` zone, `Launch` button)
    Following this action, a new page will open. It will be possible to interact with the GCap
  6. 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 Entrée to display all available commands along with a short explanation

E - Special cases

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

  1. Enter the command

    ~$ ssh -t setup@x.x.xx.x show status
  2. Validate
    The system:

    • Opens the SSH connection

    • Executes the command (here `show status) then

    • 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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