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iDRAC6 Configuration Utility, Entering the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility

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iDRAC6 Configuration Utility The iDRAC6 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 iDRAC6 Configuration Utility provides the following features: • Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting • Provides access to system event log and sensor status • Functions independently of the system's operating system In addition the iDRAC6 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 • Reset iDRAC6 settings to default For additional information on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for iDRAC6 and systems management applications. Entering the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility 1 Turn on or restart your system. 2 Press when prompted during POST. If your operating system begins to load before you press , allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again. Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager 71

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Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager
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iDRAC6 Configuration Utility
The iDRAC6 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 iDRAC6 Configuration Utility provides the following features:
•
Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting
•
Provides access to system event log and sensor status
•
Functions independently of the system’s operating system
In addition the iDRAC6 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
•
Reset iDRAC6 settings to default
For additional information on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for
iDRAC6 and systems management applications.
Entering the iDRAC6 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.