Users Guide

180 Configuring iDRAC6 for Single Sign-On and Smart Card Login
Logging Into iDRAC6 Using Active Directory
Smart Card Authentication
NOTE: Depending on your browser settings, you may be prompted to download
and install the Smart Card reader ActiveX plug-in when using this feature for the
first time.
1 Log into iDRAC6 using https.
https://< IP address>
If the default HTTPS port number (port 443) has been changed, type:
https://< IP address> :< port number >
where IP address is the IP address for iDRAC6 and port number is
the HTTPS port number.
iDRAC6 Login page is displayed prompting you to insert the Smart Card.
2 Insert the Smart Card.
3 Enter the PIN and click Log in .
You are logged into iDRAC6 with your credentials as set in Active Directory.
NOTE: You need not keep your Smart Card in the reader to stay logged in.
Frequently Asked Questions About SSO
SSO login fails on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
You must enable the encryption types DES_CBC_CRC and
DES_CBC_MD5 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. To enable the
encryption types:
1
Log in as administrator or as a user with adminstrative privilege.
2 Go to Start and run gpedit . The Local Group Policy Editor window is
displayed.
3 Go to Local Computer Settings  Windows Settings  Security
Settings
 Local Policies  Security Options .
4 Right-click Network Security: Configure encryption types allowed for
kerberos
and select Properties .
5 Enable all the options and click OK .