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iDRAC 8 Configuration ​

EARLY PORT
1

Identify the iDRAC for the practice’s server ​

INFO

commonly <x.x.x.>9 or <x.x.x.>12

2

Connect to the iDRAC in a web browser ​

INFO

If no credentials are stored for the iDRAC in kee, use the default.

Don't know the default?
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Riddle:

I’m the base of a tree and the base of all things.
A little boy with a stuffed tiger is close to my heart.


What are my two names?
3

Select Alerts from the sidebar ​

4

Open SNMP and Email settings tab ​

5

Scroll down to the below section and fill out the details as shown ​

INFO

Credentials in Kee for it.notifications email

TIP

Configure and apply the SMTP server settings before attempting a test email

6

Select the Alerts tab ​

INFO

Uncheck all email alerts

7

Filter the list to critical events ​

8

Enable email alerts for the below list ​

TIP

Some items may appear multiple times - these are being reported from multiple sources:

Open me for all alerts to toggle on
  • Battery Event
  • CMC / Management Module
  • Proc Absent/ Processor Absent
  • Hardware Config
  • Memory
  • PCI Device
  • Physical Disk
  • BIOS POST
  • Power Supply
  • PSU Absent
  • System Event Log
  • System Info
  • Temperature
  • Temperature Statistics
  • Battery Event
  • Storage Controller
  • Storage Enclosure
  • Physical Disk
  • Power Supply
  • Security Event
  • Storage
  • Virtual Disk
  • Software Config
9

Click Apply on the alerts configuration ​

10

Test the alerting by entering BAT0017 in the test event box ​

11

Click Server in the sidebar ​

12

Select the Detials tab ​

13

Scroll to the bottom > Enter the sites name (or similar unique identifier) in the Data Center Name field ​

Success

You have successfully setup iDRAC 8.