iDRAC 9 Configuration

EARLY PORT

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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?

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

Open the System Settings menu from the Configuration dropdown

4

Expand the SMTP Configuration menu and click the SMTP Email Server Settings link

5

Fill out the settings as below

NOTE

Some boxes have been expanded for visibility

INFO

Account details are available in KeeWeb

6

Apply these changes then click the SMTP Email Configuration link

7

Enter the alert destination(s)

INFO

it.notifications will forward to helpdesk, avoiding zendesk filtering.

TIP

Apply the changes, then send a test email

8

Expand the Alerts heading and enable alerts then click the Alert Configuration subheading

9

In the System Health tab ensure that the below have critical alerts set to email

10

In the Storage tab ensure that the below have critical alerts set to email

11

From the navbar navigate to System > Details

12

Expand the System Details heading and edit the Location field

13

Enter a unique name

EXAMPLE

<Site ID> - <Site name>

14

Return to the System Settings page

15

Test the alerting by entering BAT0017 in the test event box

INFO

under the Test Event heading

Success

You have successfully setup iDRAC 9.