Dell Drac 5 User Manual

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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.
See Supported Web Browsers for a list of supported Web browsers.
To access the DRAC 5 remote access interface using Server Administrator, 
launch Server Administrator. From the system tree on the left pane of the 
Server Administrator...

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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)...

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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 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.
RACADM provides a remote capability option (-r) that allows you to connect 
to the managed system and execute racadm subcommands from a remote...

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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...

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RACADM Subcommands
Table 4-20 provides a description of each racadm subcommand that you can 
run in RACADM. For a detailed listing of racadm subcommands including 
syntax and valid entries, see RACADM Subcommand Overview.
When entering a RACADM subcommand, prefix the command with 
racadm. For example:
racadm help
Table 4-20. RACADM Subcommands
Command Description
helpLists DRAC 5 subcommands.
help 
Lists usage statement for the specified subcommand.
arpDisplays the...

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Frequently Asked Questions About RACADM Error Messages
After performing a DRAC 5 reset (using the racadm racreset command), 
I issue a command and the following message is displayed: 
racadm  Transport: ERROR: (RC=-1)
What does this message mean?
You must wait until the DRAC 5 completes the reset before issuing another 
command.
When I use the racadm commands and subcommands, I get errors that 
I don’t understand.
getsvctagDisplays service tags.
racdumpDumps DRAC 5...

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You may encounter one or more of the following errors when using the 
racadm commands and subcommands:
 Local racadm error messages — Problems such as syntax, typographical 
errors, and incorrect names.
 Remote racadm error messages—Problems such as incorrect IP Address, 
incorrect username, or incorrect password.
When I ping the DRAC IP address from my system and then switch my 
DRAC 5 card between Dedicated and Shared modes during the ping 
response, I do not...