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How do I access the Linux GUI via the DRAC?

The Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC) contains full-featured remote console access that offers full remote KVM and media access to the server, regardless of its power state.

  • Open a web browser and navigate to the DRAC’s IP address, which is different from the Linux server’s LAN IP address
  • The default log in username is root, with a password of calvin
  • Select Console and Launch Viewer

 

How do I change the DRAC root password?

Step by step for iDRAC6:

  • Log in as root
  • Select Remote Access from the left-hand menu
  • Select the Network/Security tab
  • Select the Users tab
  • Click the number “2” hyperlink in the User ID column
  • Select Configure User and click Next
  • Select Change Password and fill out the following password fields
  • Click Apply

Screencast for iDRAC6:

Step by step for DRAC 5:

  • Log in as root
  • Select Remote Access from the left-hand menu
  • Select the Configuration tab
  • Select the Users tab
  • Click the number “2” hyperlink in the User ID column
  • Select Configure User and click Next
  • Select Change Password and fill out the following password fields
  • Click Apply Changes

Screencast for DRAC 5: