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 ===== Dell - iDRAC =====
+=====Initial Programming====
+There are two methods to program the iDRAC interface:
+  - via the iDARC management RJ-45 port
+  - via the front micro-USB port
+====Front micro-USB port====
+  * Requirements
+    * External computer
+    * Data capable micro-USB cable
+    * Tested with Windows 10/11
+  - Plug the micro-USB cable into the front iDRAC port
+  - Plug the other end of the micro-USB cable into the external computer.
+  - Look for a solid green light on the front of server next to the micro-USB port.
+    - May have to wait 30 secs.
+  - Open a web browser and navigate to https://169.254.0.3
+  - You are now ready to log in.
+=====Logging In====
+  - The default log in for iDRAC is:
+    - username: root
+    - password: calvin
+  - Optional: Upon first log in, change the default password.
+{{:dell:idrac-login.png?400|}}
+=====Change iDRAC IP=====
+  - After logging in,
+  - Navigate to **iDRAC Settings**
+    - {{:dell:idrac_menu.png?600|}}
+    - {{:dell:idrac_settings.png?600|}}
+  - Select **Connectivity**
+    - {{:dell:idrac_ipv4_connectivity.png?600|}}
+  - Change the IP address to the desired one.
+  - Also, set the Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS IPs, if required.
+  - Click **Apply**
+  - May have to wait a few mins, else, reboot the iDRAC, **Not the system**.
+=====Reboot the iDRAC=====
+  - Navigate to the **Overview Page**
+    - {{:dell:idrac_dashboard.png?600|}}
+  - Select **More Actions**
 =====Backlinks=====
 [[:dell|Dell]]\\

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