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jwiz
Asked: 2011-02-17 17:01:20 +0800 CST

How to use auto-discovery with iDRAC Enterprise?

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All I want to do is:

  1. have "auto discovery" enabled on my iDRAC enterprise at the factory
  2. rack the server, cable iDRAC to dhcp-enabled management network
  3. have the iDRAC DHCP, find the "Provisioning Server", and get updated with login credentials (for us to use with racadm, idrac webui, etc.)

I don't need to do any configuring of the system, install OS, or anything else.

I just want idrac to dhcp out of the box, and end up with an account that can be used to login.

All the docs I can find on Dell's site refer to a "Provisioning Server", but I honestly can't tell if they have some reference product, or if they only have software that "integrates" with other vendor's existing management systems.

I'd be happy to set up whatever is needed, I just can't find something that explicitly describes the process (only references to the fact that it is supported).

dhcp dell drac autodiscovery

2 Answers

  1. Dell provides several products that integrate with existing management solutions to provide the provisioning server piece to complete iDRAC auto discovery.

    For SCCM you can use "Lifecycle Controller Integration for Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (DLCI for ConfigMgr)"

    http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/usgen1/DriverDetails/DriverFileFormats?DriverId=H9R23

    For VMWare vCenter you can use "Dell Management Plug-In for VMware vCenter"

    http://www.dell.com/vCenterPlugin

    http://www.delltechcenter.com/DMPVV

    Dell Management Console is another option

    For more information on how to set up your DHCP or DNS server to support auto discovery see:

    http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20178466.aspx

    -Lee B #Iwork4Dell

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  2. Well, there's always root:calvin and your local DHCP network... Were you referring to deployment frameworks like Altiris? This would do what you are asking for and more.

    http://dell.symantec.com/deployment-solutions-dell-servers

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