Users Guide

1. Install a supported operating system. For more information, see the readme.
2. Install and configure a supported Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari).
3. Install the latest Java Runtime Environment (JRE) (required if Java plug-in type is used to access iDRAC7 using a
Web browser).
4. From the Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation DVD, install Remote RACADM and VMCLI from the
SYSMGMT folder. Else, run Setup on the DVD to install Remote RACADM by default and other OpenManage
software. For more information about RACADM, see RACADM Command Line Reference Guide for iDRAC7 and
CMC available at dell.com/support/manuals.
5. Install the following based on the requirement:
– Telnet
– SSH client
– TFTP
– Dell OpenManage Essentials
Related Links
Installing and Using VMCLI Utility
Configuring Supported Web Browsers
Accessing iDRAC7 Remotely
To remotely access iDRAC7 Web interface from a management station, make sure that the management station is in the
same network as iDRAC7. For example:
• Blade servers — The management station must be on the same network as CMC. For more information on
isolating CMC network from the managed system’s network, see
Chassis Management Controller User’s Guide
available at dell.com/support/manuals.
• Rack and tower servers — Set the iDRAC7 NIC to LOM1 and make sure that the management station is on the
same network as iDRAC7.
NOTE:
If the system is upgraded to iDRAC7 Enterprise, you can set the iDRAC7 NIC to Dedicated.
To access the managed system’s console from a management station, use Virtual Console through iDRAC7 Web
interface.
Related Links
Launching Virtual Console
Network Settings
Setting Up Managed System
If you need to run local RACADM or enable Last Crash Screen capture, install the following from the
Dell Systems
Management Tools and Documentation DVD:
• Local RACADM
• Server Administrator
For more information about Server Administrator, see
Dell OpenManage Server Administrator User’s Guide available at
dell.com/support/manuals.
Related Links
Modifying Local Administrator Account Settings
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