Dell EMC VxFlex Ready Node R740xd - Verify the Status of the System Hardware, Storage Controller, and Disks - 14 G Servers

Set up the iDRAC IP address and BIOS
Set up the iDRAC IP address and set up or validate the BIOS on the VxFlex Ready
Node servers.
Before you begin
Ensure that you have access to, or have the details for:
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The KVM console
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The server iDRAC IP address
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The server iDRAC subnet mask
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The gateway IP address
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The VLAN ID of the iDRAC, if the VLAN is used
Note
The iDRAC IP address may be an IPv4 or an IPv6 address.
Defaults:
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iDRAC username - root
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iDRAC password - The default password is calvin for 13G nodes and Scaleio123 for
14G nodes.
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BIOS password - emcbios
During the iDRAC IP and BIOS setup, use the following operations:
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Use the arrow keys to navigate in the BIOS screens.
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Use the + and - keys on the keyboard to change the option selection in the BIOS
screens.
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Use SPACE or ENTER keys to change the settings.
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The ENTER key opens a list to the desired values.
Procedure
1. Open the KVM console.
For console operations (KVM access), ensure that you have either a VGA tool
kit/Crash Cart to allow physical console connection from a laptop computer to a
server, or a computer screen and keyboard connection to the rack.
2. Press F2 to access the main menu.
3. From the System Setup Main Menu screen, select the iDRAC Settings menu
option.
4. Configure network settings:
a. In the iDRAC Settings screen, select Network.
b. In the iDRAC Settings--Network pane, verify the following parameter
values:
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Enable NIC = Enabled
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NIC Selection = Dedicated
c. From the IPv4 Settings pane, configure the IPv4 parameter values for the
iDRAC port:
Configuring the Hardware
20 Operating System Installation and Configuration Guide - ESXi Servers