Dell E06S Series Server User Manual


 
Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 83
iDRAC Configuration Utility
The iDRAC Configuration Utility is a pre-boot configuration environment
that allows you to view and set parameters for the iDRAC6 and for the
managed server.
The iDRAC Configuration Utility provides the following features:
Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting
Provides access to system event log and sensor status
Allows control of system functions including power on and off
Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s
operating system
Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and
operating system consoles
In addition, the iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to:
Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network through the
dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NIC1.
Enable or disable IPMI over LAN
Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination
Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices
Change the administrative user name and password and manage user
privileges
View System Event Log (SEL) messages or clear messages from the log
For additional information on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for
iDRAC6 and systems management applications.
Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility
1
Turn on or restart your system.
2
Press <Ctrl><E> when prompted during POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press <Ctrl><E>,
allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try
again.
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