Dell EMC PowerEdge R740xd2 - External storage; Optical drive; Tape drive

Initial system setup and conguration
Setting up your system
Perform the following steps to set up your system:
1 Unpack the system.
2 Remove the shipping screws from the sides of the system, before installing it in the rack.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift the system by yourself to avoid potential injury. Do not apply uneven force to either
end of the system to prevent the chassis from distorting or bending. Keep the system parallel to the ground when lifting
and moving it.
3 Install the system into the rack. For more information about installing the system into the rack, see the Rail Installation Guide at
Dell.com/poweredgemanuals.
4 Connect the peripherals to the system.
5 Connect the system to its electrical outlet.
6 Power on the system by pressing the power button or by using iDRAC.
7 Power on the attached peripherals.
For more information about setting up your system, see the Getting Started Guide that shipped with your system.
iDRAC conguration
The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to make system administrators more productive and improve the overall
availability of Dell systems. iDRAC alerts administrators about system issues and enables them to perform remote system management.
This reduces the need for physical access to the system.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
To enable communication between your system and iDRAC, you must rst congure the network settings based on your network
infrastructure.
NOTE
: For static IP conguration, you must request for it at the time of purchase.
This option is set to DHCP by Default. You can set up the IP address by using one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces
Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals > OpenManage Deployment Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
iDRAC Direct See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/poweredgemanuals
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