Dell Drac 5 User Guide

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Using the Secure Shell (SSH)
It is critical that your system’s devices and device management are secure. 
Embedded connected devices are the core of many business processes. If 
these devices are compromised, your business may be at risk, which requires 
new security demands for command line interface (CLI) device management 
software.
Secure Shell (SSH) is a command line session that includes the same 
capabilities as a telnet session, but with improved security....

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 NOTE: SSHv1 is not supported.
Configuring the DRAC 5 Network Settings
 CAUTION: Changing your DRAC 5 Network settings may disconnect your current 
network connection.
Configure the DRAC 5 network settings using one of the following tools:
• Web-based Interface — See Configuring the DRAC 5 NIC on page 75
• RACADM CLI — See cfgLanNetworking on page 347
•
Dell Remote Access Configuration Utility — See Configuring Your 
System to Use a DRAC 5 on page 36
 NOTE: If you...

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Accessing the DRAC 5 Through a Network
After you configure the DRAC 5, you can remotely access the managed 
system using one of the following interfaces:
• Web-based interface
•RACADM
•Telnet Console
•SSH 
•IPMI
Table 4-15 describes each DRAC 5 interface.
Table 4-15. DRAC 5 Interfaces
Interface Description
Web-based 
interfaceProvides remote access to the DRAC 5 using a graphical user 
interface. The Web-based interface is built into the DRAC 5 
firmware and is...

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 NOTE: The DRAC 5 default user name is root and the default password is 
calvin.
You can access the DRAC 5 Web-based interface through the DRAC 5 NIC 
by using a supported Web browser, or through Server Administrator or IT 
Assistant.
For a list of supported Web browsers, see the Dell Systems Software Support 
Matrix on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
To access the DRAC 5 remote access interface using Server Administrator, 
launch Server...

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Configuring the DRAC 5 NIC
Configuring the Network and IPMI LAN Settings
 NOTE: You must have Configure DRAC 5 permission to perform the following steps.
 
NOTE: Most DHCP servers require a server to store a client identifier token in its 
reservations table. The client (DRAC 5, for example) must provide this token during 
DHCP negotiation. For RACs, the DRAC 5 supplies the client identifier option using a 
one-byte interface number (0) followed by a six-byte MAC...

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Use DHCP (For 
NIC IP 
Address)Enables Dell OpenManage Server Administrator to obtain the 
DRAC 5 NIC IP address from the Dynamic Host Configuration 
Protocol (DHCP) server. Selecting the check box deactivates the 
Static IP Address, Static Gateway, and Static Subnet Mask 
controls.
The default setting is Disabled.
Static IP 
AddressSpecifies or edits the static IP address for the DRAC 5 NIC. 
To change this setting, deselect the Use DHCP (For NIC 
IP Address) check...

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DNS Domain 
NameThe default DNS domain name is MYDOMAIN. When the Use 
DHCP for DNS Domain Name check box is selected, this option 
is grayed out and you cannot modify this field. 
Auto 
NegotiationDetermines whether the DRAC 5 automatically sets the Duplex 
Mode and Network Speed by communicating with the nearest 
router or hub (On) or allows you to set the Duplex Mode and 
Network Speed manually (Off).
Network SpeedSets the network speed to 100 Mb or 10 Mb to...

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See Configuring the Network Security Settings Using the DRAC 5 GUI on 
page 230 for more information.
Using RACADM Remotely
 NOTE: Configure the IP address on your DRAC 5 before using the racadm remote 
capability. For more information about setting up your DRAC 5 and a list of related 
documents, see Basic Installation of the DRAC 5 on page 35.
RACADM provides a remote capability option (-r) that allows you to connect 
to the managed system and execute racadm...

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racadm continues to execute the command. However, if you use the –S 
option, racadm stops executing the command and displays the following 
message:
Security Alert: Certificate is invalid - Name on 
Certificate is invalid or does not match site name
Racadm not continuing execution of the command.
EORROR: Unable to connect to RAC at specified 
IP address
 NOTE: The racadm remote capability is supported only on management stations. 
For more information, see the Dell...

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RACADM Options
Table 4-19 lists the options for the racadm command.
Enabling and Disabling the racadm Remote 
Capability
 NOTE: It is recommended that you run these commands on your local system.
The racadm remote capability is enabled by default. If disabled, type the 
following racadm command to enable:
racadm config -g cfgRacTuning -o 
cfgRacTuneRemoteRacadmEnable 1
To disable the remote capability, type:
racadm config -g cfgRacTuning -o...