Dell PowerEdge M630 - Initial System Setup and Configuration; Setting Up Your System; iDRAC Configuration; Options to Set Up iDRAC IP Address

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Initial system setup and configuration
Setting up your system
Complete the following steps to set up your system:
1. Unpack the blade.
2. Remove the I/O connector cover from the blade connectors.
CAUTION: While installing the blade, ensure that it is properly aligned with the slot on the enclosure to prevent
damage to the blade connectors.
3. Install the blade in the enclosure.
4. Turn on the enclosure.
NOTE: Wait for the chassis to initialize before you press the power button.
5. Turn on the blade by pressing the power button on the blade.
Alternatively, you can also turn on the blade byusing:
• The blade iDRAC. For more information, see the Log in to iDRAC section.
• Theenclosure Chassis Management Controller(CMC), afterthebladeiDRAC isconfiguredon the CMC. Formore
information, see the CMCUser’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals .
Related links
Log in to iDRAC
Installing a blade
iDRAC configuration
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 to system issues, helps them perform remote system management,
and reduces theneed for physical access to thesystem.
Options to set up iDRAC IP address
You must configure the initial network settings based on your network infrastructure to enable the communication to andfrom
iDRAC. Youcan set up the IP address byusing one of the following interfaces:
Interfaces Document/Section
iDRAC Settings
utility
Dell Deployment
Toolkit
Dell Lifecycle
Controller
See Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
See Dell Deployment Toolkit User’s Guide at Dell.com/openmanagemanuals
See Dell Lifecycle Controller User’s Guide at Dell.com/idracmanuals
CMCWebinterface See Dell Chassis Management Controller Firmware User’s Guide at Dell.com/esmmanuals
YoumustusethedefaultiDRAC IPaddress 192.168.0.120toconfiguretheinitialnetworksettings, includingsettingup DHCPora
static IP for iDRAC.