CAUTION:
Do not configure iDRAC to use network daughter card ports 3 and 4, as they are reserved for the HA
interconnect.
Steps
1
. Connect to the system serial console or connect KVM to the system.
2. Reboot the system.
3. During the system boot process, press F2 to access the BIOS menu.
4. Select iDRAC Settings.
5. Select Network.
6. Under Network Settings, change NIC Selection from Dedicated to one of the following values:
Table 16. iDRAC NIC to physical port mapping
iDRAC NIC selection Physical network port
LOM1 - [NIC Integrated 1-1-1] Network daughter card port 1
LOM2 - [NIC Integrated 1-2-1] Network daughter card port 2
LOM3 - [NIC Integrated 1-3-1] Network daughter card port 3
LOM4 - [NIC Integrated 1-4-1] Network daughter card port 4
7. P
ress Esc to return to the previous menu.
8. Exit the BIOS menu and reboot the system to allow the change to take effect.
Enable administrative communication
For HA pairs, administrative communication must be enabled on both nodes.
The serial port and dedicated iDRAC9 dedicated management port at the rear of the system are the only supported interfaces
for console access. Do not connect to the USB and iDRAC direct micro-USB port on the front of the system.
Use the following settings:
Table 17. Communications settings
Setting Value
Baud rate 115200
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Parity None
Flow control None
Emulation VT-100
Configure System for Use 67
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