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iDRAC connection: this is a remote access connection made between an integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) and the dedicated management port on the DR Series system rear chassis. (See Figure 3 for locations in the DR Series System Rear Chassis Port Locations in the Local Console Connection.) |
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Configure your system network settings using the Initial System Configuration Wizard. For more information, see Logging in and Initializing the DR Series System. |
The Initial System Configuration Wizard lets you configure the following network settings to complete a first-time initialization of your system:
There are two key factors related to default address values and initializing a DR Series system:
As a result, if your network does not support DHCP or if you cannot reserve an IP address for the specific MAC addresses of the DHCP network interface cards (NICs), then Dell recommends that you use the local console connection method and the Initial System Configuration Wizard.
NOTE: If you have not run the Initial System Configuration Wizard on one (or more) DR Series system(s) being installed into the same network, there is a potential that the system (or systems) may come up with the same default IP address (10.77.88.99). The default IP address is not user-configurable and it can potentially result in becoming a duplicate IP address in the case of multiple systems. |
Initialization issues could include when a network has had a network power outage, the DHCP server in the network is misconfigured, or if the Initial System Configuration Wizard has never been run.
If your network does not accept the default subnet mask address (255.0.0.0), you can establish a connection between the DR Series system and a laptop workstation. In this case, make sure that you connect using SSH, and use the default IP address to run the Initial System Configuration Wizard.
If you are using a known static IP address, you can skip running the Initial System Configuration Wizard, and directly configure the DR Series system using its user interface.
To configure the DR Series system, select System Configuration > Networking, and configure the network settings as desired. For more information, see Configuring Networking Settings.
NOTE: For details about logging in and using the Initial System Configuration Wizard, see Configuring Networking Settings. |
To make local console cable connections for the DR Series system appliance, complete the following:
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(DR4000 system) Locate the VGA monitor port and the USB ports on the back of your system. See Figure 3 for the VGA and USB port locations and complete steps 1 to 4. For the DR4100/DR6000 system, skip to step 5. |
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Connects USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. | |||
To make local console cable connections for the DR4100 system appliance, complete the following:
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(DR4100/DR6000 system) Locate the VGA monitor port and the USB ports on the back of your system. See Figure 3 for the VGA and USB port locations and complete steps 5 to 8. |
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Connects USB devices to the system. The ports are USB 2.0-compliant. | |||
Four integrated 10/100/1000 NIC connectors, or four integrated connectors that include: | |||
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