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Multiple IP Addresses to One Single Network Interface

ifcfg-eth0, the default interface for the Ethernet device. If you’ve attached second Ethernet device, then there would be an “ifcfg-eth1” device and so on for each device you’ve attached. These device network files are located in “/etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/” directory. Navigate to the directory and do “ls -l” to list all devices.

# cd /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/
# ls -l

Sample Output

ifcfg-eth0   ifdown-isdn    ifup-aliases  ifup-plusb     init.ipv6-global
ifcfg-lo     ifdown-post    ifup-bnep     ifup-post      net.hotplug
ifdown       ifdown-ppp     ifup-eth      ifup-ppp       network-functions
ifdown-bnep  ifdown-routes  ifup-ippp     ifup-routes    network-functions-ipv6
ifdown-eth   ifdown-sit     ifup-ipv6     ifup-sit
ifdown-ippp  ifdown-tunnel  ifup-isdn     ifup-tunnel
ifdown-ipv6  ifup           ifup-plip     ifup-wireless

Let’s assume that we want to create three additional virtual interfaces to bind three IP addresses (172.16.16.126, 172.16.16.127, and 172.16.16.128) to the NIC. So, we need to create three additional alias files, while “ifcfg-eth0” keeps the same primary IP address. This is how we moving forward to setup three aliases to bind the following IP addresses.

Adapter            IP Address                Type
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eth0              172.16.16.25            Primary
eth0:0            172.16.16.26            Alias 1
eth0:1            172.16.16.27            Alias 2
eth0:2            172.16.16.28            Alias 3

Where “:X” is the device (interface) number to create the aliases for interface eth0. For each alias you must assign a number sequentially. For example, we copying existing parameters of interface “ifcfg-eth0” in virtual interfaces called ifcfg-eth0:0, ifcfg-eth0:1 and ifcfg-eth0:2. Go into the network directory and create the files as shown below.

# cd /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/
# cp ifcfg-eth0 ifcfg-eth0:0
# cp ifcfg-eth0 ifcfg-eth0:1
# cp ifcfg-eth0 ifcfg-eth0:2

Open a file “ifcfg-eth0” and view the contents.

[root@tecmint network-scripts]# vi ifcfg-eth0

DEVICE="eth0"
BOOTPROTO=static
ONBOOT=yes
TYPE="Ethernet"
IPADDR=172.16.16.125
NETMASK=255.255.255.224
GATEWAY=172.16.16.100
HWADDR=00:0C:29:28:FD:4C

Here we only need two parameters (DEVICE and IPADDR). So, open each file with VI editor and rename theDEVICE name to its corresponding alias and change the IPADDR address. For example, open files “ifcfg-eth0:0“, “ifcfg-eth0:1” and “ifcfg-eth0:2” using VI editor and change both the parameters. Finally it will look similar to below.

ifcfg-eth0:0

DEVICE="eth0:0"
BOOTPROTO=static
ONBOOT=yes
TYPE="Ethernet"
IPADDR=172.16.16.126
NETMASK=255.255.255.224
GATEWAY=172.16.16.100
HWADDR=00:0C:29:28:FD:4C

ifcfg-eth0:1

DEVICE="eth0:1"
BOOTPROTO=static
ONBOOT=yes
TYPE="Ethernet"
IPADDR=172.16.16.127
NETMASK=255.255.255.224
GATEWAY=172.16.16.100
HWADDR=00:0C:29:28:FD:4C

ifcfg-eth0:2

DEVICE="eth0:2"
BOOTPROTO=static
ONBOOT=yes
TYPE="Ethernet"
IPADDR=172.16.16.128
NETMASK=255.255.255.224
GATEWAY=172.16.16.100
HWADDR=00:0C:29:28:FD:4C

Once, you’ve made all changes, save all your changes and restart/start the network service for the changes to reflect.

[root@tecmint network-scripts]# /etc/init.d/network restart

To verify all the aliases (virtual interface) are up and running, you can use “ifconfig” or “ip” command.

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot Manager

Dell™ PowerEdge™ R610 Systems Hardware Owner's Manual

  Choosing the System Boot Mode

  Entering the System Setup Program

  System Setup Options

  Entering the UEFI Boot Manager

  System and Setup Password Features

  iDRAC Configuration Utility

The System Setup program is the BIOS program that enables you to manage your system hardware and specify BIOS-level options. From the System Setup program, you can:

• Change the NVRAM settings after you add or remove hardware
  
• View the system hardware configuration
  
• Enable or disable integrated devices
  
• Set performance and power management thresholds
  
• Manage system security
  

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Choosing the System Boot Mode

The System Setup program also enables you to specify the boot mode for installing your operating system:

• BIOS boot mode (the default) is the standard BIOS-level boot interface.
  
• UEFI boot mode is an enhanced 64-bit boot interface based on Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) specifications that overlays the system BIOS. See "Entering the UEFI Boot Manager" for more information on this interface.
  

You select the boot mode in the Boot Mode field of the Boot Settings screen of the System Setup program. See "Boot Settings Screen." Once you specify the boot mode, the system boots in that mode and you proceed then to install your operating system from that mode. Thereafter, you must boot the system to the same boot mode (BIOS or UEFI) to access the installed operating system. Trying to boot the operating system from the other boot mode will cause the system to halt immediately at startup.

NOTE: Operating systems must be UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems do not support UEFI and can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.

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Entering the System Setup Program

1. Turn on or restart your system.
   
   
2. Press <F2> after you see the following message:
   

<F2> = System Setup

NOTE: The system will not respond until the USB keyboard is active.

If your operating system begins to load before you press <F2>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Responding to Error Messages

If an error message appears while the system is booting, make a note of the message. See "System Messages" for an explanation of the message and suggestions for correcting errors.

NOTE: After installing a memory upgrade, it is normal for your system to display a message that the system memory size has changed the first time you start your system.

Using the System Setup Program Navigation Keys

Keys	Action
Up arrow or <Shift><Tab>	Moves to the previous field.
Down arrow or <Tab>	Moves to the next field.
Spacebar, <+>, <–>, left and right arrows	Cycles through the settings in a field. In many fields, you can also type the appropriate value.
<Esc>	Exits the System Setup program and restarts the system if any changes were made.
<F1>	Displays the System Setup program's help file.

NOTE: For most of the options, any changes that you make are recorded but do not take effect until you restart the system.

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System Setup Options

Main Screen

Figure 2-1. Main System Setup Program Screen

NOTE: The options for the System Setup program change based on the system configuration.

NOTE: The System Setup program defaults are listed under their respective options in the following sections, where applicable.

Option	Description
System Time	Sets the time on the system's internal clock.
System Date	Sets the date on the system's internal calendar.
Memory Settings	Displays information related to installed memory. See "Memory Settings Screen."
Processor Settings	Displays information related to microprocessors (speed, cache size, and so on). See "Processor Settings Screen."
SATA Settings	See "SATA Settings Screen."
Boot Settings	See "Boot Settings Screen."
Integrated Devices	See "Integrated Devices Screen."
PCI IRQ Assignment	Displays a screen to change the IRQ assigned to each of the integrated devices on the PCI bus, and any installed expansion card that requires an IRQ.
Serial Communication (Off default)	See "Serial Communication Screen."
Embedded Server Management	See "Embedded Server Management Screen."
Power Management	See "Power Management Screen."
System Security	Displays a screen to configure the system password and setup password features. See "System Security Screen," Using the System Password," and "Using the Setup Password" for more information.
Keyboard NumLock (On default)	Determines whether your system starts up with the NumLock mode activated on 101- or 102-key keyboards (does not apply to 84-key keyboards).
Report Keyboard Errors (Report default)	Enables or disables reporting of keyboard errors during the POST. Select Report for host systems that have keyboards attached. Select Do Not Report to suppress all error messages relating to the keyboard or keyboard controller during POST. This setting does not affect the operation of the keyboard itself if a keyboard is attached to the system.
F1/F2 Prompt on Error (Enableddefault)	Enables the system to halt on errors during POST, which allows the user to observe events that may scroll by unnoticed during normal POST. You can select F1 to continue or F2 to enter the System Setup program. CAUTION: When setting this option to Disabled, the system will not halt if an error occurs during POST. Any critical errors will be displayed and logged in the system event log.

Memory Settings Screen

Option	Description
System Memory Size	Displays the amount of system memory.
System Memory Type	Displays the type of system memory.
System Memory Speed	Displays the system memory speed.
Video Memory	Displays the amount of video memory.
System Memory Testing (Enableddefault)	Specifies whether system memory tests are run at system boot. Options are Enabled and Disabled.
Memory Operating Mode	This field displays the type of memory operation if a valid memory configuration is installed. When set to Optimizer Mode, the memory controllers run independently of each other for improved memory performance. When set to Mirror Mode, memory mirroring is enabled. When set to Advanced ECC Mode, two controllers are joined in 128-bit mode running multi-bit advanced ECC. For information about the memory modes, see "System Memory."
Node Interleaving (Disableddefault)	If this field is Enabled, memory interleaving is supported if a symmetric memory configuration is installed. If Disabled, the system supports Non-Uniform Memory architecture (NUMA) (asymmetric) memory configurations.

Processor Settings Screen

Option	Description
64-bit	Specifies if the processor(s) support 64-bit extensions.
Core Speed	Displays the processor clock speed.
Bus Speed	Displays the processor bus speed.
Logical Processor (Enableddefault)	On processors that support Simultaneous Multi- Threading (SMT) technology, each processor core supports up to two logical processors. If this field is set toEnabled, the BIOS reports both logical processors. If set to Disabled, only one logical processor is monitored by the BIOS.
Virtualization Technology (Disableddefault)	NOTE: Disable this feature if your system will not be running virtualization software. Enabled permits virtualization software to use the virtualization technology incorporated in the processor.
Execute Disable (Enableddefault)	Enables or disables Execute Disable Memory Protection Technology.
Number of Cores per Processor (All default)	If set to All, the maximum number of cores in each processor is enabled.
Turbo Mode	If Turbo Boost Technology is supported by the processor(s), enables or disables Turbo Mode.
C States (Enableddefault)	When set to Enabled, the processor(s) can operate in all available power states.
Processor X ID	Displays the family, model, Level 3 cache size, Level 2 cache size, and number of cores of each processor.

SATA Settings Screen

Option	Description
Embedded SATA (ATA Mode default)	ATA Mode enables the integrated SATA controller. Off disables the controller.
Port A (Auto default)	Auto enables BIOS support for the device attached to SATA port A. Off disables BIOS support for the device.

Boot Settings Screen

Option	Description
Boot Mode (BIOSdefault)	CAUTION: Switching the boot mode could prevent the system from booting if the operating system was not installed in the same boot mode. If the system operating system supports Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, you can set this option to UEFI. Setting this field to BIOS allows compatibility with non-UEFI operating systems. NOTE: Setting this field to UEFI disables the Boot Sequence, Hard-Disk Drive Sequence, and USB Flash Drive Emulation Type fields.
Boot Sequence	If Boot Mode is set to BIOS, this field tells the system where the operating system files needed for startup are located. If Boot Mode is set to UEFI, you can access the UEFI boot manager utility by rebooting the system and pressing F11 when prompted to do so.
Hard-Disk Drive Sequence	Determines the order in which the BIOS will attempt to boot from hard drives in the system during system startup.
USB Flash Drive Emulation Type (Autodefault)	Determines the emulation type for a USB flash drive. Hard disk allows the USB flash drive to act as a hard drive. Floppy allows the USB flash drive to act as a removable diskette drive. Auto automatically chooses an emulation type. Auto automatically chooses the appropriate emulation type for the device, except for devices installed in the Internal SD Card slot. A device installed in the Internal SD Card slot will automatically emulate a hard drive. If you install a device in this slot that is configured as a removable diskette drive, you must manually set the emulation type to Floppy.
Boot Sequence Retry (Disableddefault)	If this field is enabled and the system has failed to boot, the system will reattempt to boot after 30 seconds.

Integrated Devices Screen

Option	Description
Integrated SAS/RAID Controller (Enabled default)	Enables or disables the integrated storage controller.
User Accessible USB Ports (All Ports On default)	Enables or disables the user-accessible USB ports. Options are All Ports On, Only Back Ports On, and All Ports Off.
Internal USB Port (On default)	Enables or disables the internal USB port.
Internal SD Card Port	Enables or disables the internal SD card port.
Embedded NIC1 and NIC2 Embedded NIC3 and NIC4	Enables or disables the OS interface of the four embedded NICs. (The NICs may also be accessed through the system's management controller.)
Embedded Gb NICx(NIC1 default: Enabled with PXE; Other NICs: Enabled)	Enables or disables the embedded NICs. Options are Enabled, Enabled with PXE, Enabled with iSCSI Boot, and Disabled. PXE support allows the system to boot from the network.
MAC Address	Displays the MAC address for the NIC.
Capability Detected	Displays the features of the NIC hardware key, if installed. NOTE: Some NIC features may require the installation of an additional driver.
OS Watchdog Timer (Disabled default)	Sets a timer to monitor the operating system for activity, and aids in recovery if the system stops responding. When Enabled, the operating system is allowed to initialize the timer. When Disabled, the timer is not initialized. NOTE: This feature is usable only with operating systems that support WDAT implementations of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0b specification.
I/OAT DMA Engine (Disabled default)	When supported, this option enables or disables the I/O Acceleration Technology feature.
Embedded Video Controller (Enabled default)	Enables or disables BIOS support for the integrated video controller. NOTE: Integrated video can only be disabled if a video expansion card is installed. If set to Disabled, virtual KVM and other remote access features will not function.

PCI IRQ Assignments Screen

Option	Description
<PCIe device>	Use the <+> and <-> keys to manually select an IRQ for a given device, or select Default to allow the BIOS to select an IRQ value at system startup.

Serial Communication Screen

Option	Description
Serial Communication (On without Console Redirectiondefault)	Selects whether the serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) are enabled in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can also be enabled and the port address used can be specified. Options are On without Console Redirection, On with Console Redirection via COM1, On with Console Redirection via COM2, and Off.
Serial Port Address (Serial Device 1=COM1, Serial Device2=COM2 default)	Sets the serial port addresses for the two serial devices. NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
External Serial Connector	Specifies whether Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or Remote Access Device has access to the external serial connector. NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
Failsafe Baud Rate (115200 default)	Displays the failsafe baud rate used for console redirection. BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails. This rate should not be adjusted.
Remote Terminal Type (VT100/VT220 default)	Sets the remote console terminal type, either VT100/VT220 or ANSI.
Redirection After Boot (Enabled default)	Enables or disables BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded.

Embedded Server Management Screen

Option	Description
Front Panel LCD Options	Options are User Defined String, Model Number, or None. If the LCD Home display is set to anything other than User Defined String, Model Number, or None, this option in BIOS will display Advanced. You will not be able to edit this setting in BIOS until it is set back to User Defined String, Model Number, or None through another LCD configuration utility (such as the iDRAC6 Configuration Utility or LCD panel menu).
User-Defined LCD String	You can enter a name or other identifier for the system, to be displayed on the LCD module screen.

Power Management Screen

Option	Description
Power Management	Options are OS Control, Active Power Controller, Custom, or Maximum Performance. If you select OS Control, Active Power Controller, or Maximum Performance, the BIOS preconfigures the remaining options on this screen. If you select Custom, you can configure each option independently.
CPU Power and Performance Management	Options are OS Control, Active Power Controller, Custom, or Maximum Performance. For all but the Custom setting, the BIOS pre-configures the power settings on this screen as follows: OS Control sets the CPU power to OS DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance. In this setting, all processor performance information is passed from the system BIOS to the operating system for control. The operating system sets the processor performance based on processor utilization. Active Power Controller sets the CPU power to System DBPM, the fan power to Minimum Power, and the memory power to Maximum Performance. In this setting, processor performance is controlled by the system BIOS. Maximum Performance sets all fields to Maximum Performance. If you select Custom, you can configure each option independently.
Fan Power and Performance Management	Options are Maximum Performance or Minimum Power.
Memory Power and Performance Management	Options are Maximum Performance, a specified frequency, or Minimum Power.

System Security Screen

Option	Description
System Password	Displays the current status of the password security feature and allows a new system password assignment and verification. NOTE: See "Using the System Password" for more information.
Setup Password	Restricts access to the System Setup program by using a setup password. NOTE: See "Using the System Password" for more information.
Password Status (Unlockeddefault)	When Setup Password is assigned and this field is Locked, the system password cannot be changed or disabled at system start-up. See "Using the System Password" for more information.
TPM Security (Off default)	Sets the reporting of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system. If Off, the presence of the TPM is not reported to the operating system. If On with Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports the TPM to the operating system and stores the pre-boot measurements to the TPM during POST. If On without Pre-boot Measurements, the system reports the TPM to the operating system and bypasses pre-boot measurements.
TPM Activation (No Changedefault)	When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled to default settings. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled. The No Change state initiates no action. The operational state of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings for the TPM are preserved). NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off.
TPM Clear (No default)	CAUTION: Clearing the TPM will lose all encryption keys in the TPM. This option prevents booting to the operating system and results in data loss if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option. When set to Yes, all TPM contents are cleared. NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off.
Power Button (Enableddefault)	If Enabled, the power button can turn the system's power off and on. On an ACPI-compliant operating system, the system performs an orderly shutdown before power is turned off. When Disabled, the button can only turn on system power.
NMI Button (Disableddefault)	CAUTION: Clearing the TPM will lose all encryption keys in the TPM. This option prevents booting to the operating system and results in data loss if the encryption keys cannot be restored. Back up the TPM keys prior to enabling this option. Enables or disables the NMI feature.
AC Power Recovery (Lastdefault)	Determines how the system reacts when power is restored. If set to Last, the system returns to the last power state. On turns on the system after power is restored.Off allows the system to remain off after power is restored.
AC Power Recovery Delay	Determines when the system restarts after power is restored. Options are Immediate, Random (between 30 to 240 seconds), or a user-defined value of 30 to 240 seconds.

Exit Screen

Press <Esc> to exit the System Setup program; the Exit screen displays:

• Save Changes and Exit
  
• Discard Changes and Exit
  
• Return to Setup 
  

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Entering the UEFI Boot Manager

NOTE: Operating systems must be 64-bit UEFI-compatible (for example, Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 x64 version) to be installed from the UEFI boot mode. DOS and 32-bit operating systems can only be installed from the BIOS boot mode.

NOTE: The Boot Mode must be set to UEFI in the System Setup program to access the UEFI Boot Manager.

The UEFI Boot Manager enables you to:

• Add, delete, and arrange boot options
  
• Access the System Setup program and BIOS-level boot options without rebooting
  

1. Turn on or restart your system.
   
   
2. Press <F11> after you see the following message:
   

<F11> = UEFI Boot Manager

NOTE: The system will not respond until the USB keyboard is active.

If your operating system begins to load before you press <F11>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

Using the UEFI Boot Manager Navigation Keys

Keys	Action
Up arrow	Moves to and highlights the previous field.
Down arrow	Moves to and highlights the next field.
Spacebar, <Enter>, <+>, <–>	Cycles through the settings in a field.
<Esc>	Refreshes the UEFI Boot Manager screen (page one) or returns to the previous screen.
<F1>	Displays the UEFI Boot Manager help file.

UEFI Boot Manager Screen

Option	Description
Continue	The system attempts to boot to devices starting with the first item in the boot order. If the boot attempt fails, the system will continue with the next item in the boot order until the boot is successful or no more boot options are found.
<Boot options>	Displays the list of available boot options (marked with asterisks). Select the boot option you wish to use and press <Enter>. NOTE: If you hot-swap a boot device, press <ESC> to refresh the list of boot options.
UEFI Boot Settings	Enables you to add, delete, enable, or disable boot options; change boot order; or execute a one-time boot option.
System Utilities	Enables you to access the System Setup program, System Services, and BIOS-level boot options.

UEFI Boot Settings Screen

Option	Description
Add Boot Option	Adds a new boot option.
Delete Boot Option	Deletes an existing boot option.
Enable/Disable Boot Option	Disables and enables an option in the boot option list.
Change Boot Order	Changes the order of the boot option list.
One-Time Boot from File	Sets a one-time boot option not included in the boot option list.

System Utilities Screen

Option	Description
System Setup	Accesses the System Setup program without rebooting.
System Services	Restarts the system and accesses the Unified Server Configurator, which enables you to run utilities such as system diagnostics.
BIOS Boot Manager	Accesses the BIOS-level boot options list without rebooting. This option enables you to conveniently switch to BIOS boot mode if you need to boot to a device with a non-UEFI operating system, such as a bootable DOS media with diagnostics software.
Reboot System	Restarts the system.

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System and Setup Password Features

NOTE: For a forgotten password, see "Disabling a Forgotten Password."

Your system is shipped without the system password feature enabled in BIOS. The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system.

CAUTION: Anyone can access the data stored on your system if the system is running and unattended.

Using the System Password

When a system password is assigned, the system prompts for the system password after the system starts and only those with the password have full use of the system.

Assigning a System Password

Before assigning a system password, enter the System Setup program and check the System Password option.

When a system password is assigned, System Password is Enabled. If Password Status is Unlocked, you can change the system password. If Locked, you cannot change the system password. Disabling the password jumper on the system board sets System Password to Disabled, and you cannot change or enter a new system password.

When a system password is not assigned and the password jumper on the system board is in the enabled position, System Password is Not Enabled and Password Status isUnlocked. To assign a system password:

1. Verify that Password Status is Unlocked.
   
   
2. Highlight the System Password option and press <Enter>.
   
   
3. Type your new system password.
   

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.

As you type, placeholders appear in the field.

The password assignment is not case-sensitive. To erase a character, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

NOTE: To escape from the field without assigning a system password, press <Enter> to move to another field, or press <Esc> prior to completing step 5.

4. Press <Enter>.
   
   
5. To confirm your password, type it a second time and press <Enter>.
   

System Password changes to Enabled. Exit the System Setup program and begin using your system.

6. Either reboot the system now for the password protection to take effect or continue working.
   

NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.

Using Your System Password to Secure Your System

NOTE: If you have assigned a setup password (see Using the Setup Password), the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.

When Password Status is Unlocked, you have the option to leave the password security enabled or to disable password security.

To leave the password security enabled:

1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
   
   
2. Type your password and press <Enter>.
   

To disable the password security:

1. Turn on or reboot your system by pressing <Ctrl><Alt><Del>.
   
   
2. Type your password and press <Ctrl><Enter>.
   

When Password Status is Locked, you must type the password and press <Enter> when prompted at reboot.

If an incorrect system password is entered, the system displays a message and prompts you to re-enter your password. You have three attempts to enter the correct password. After the third unsuccessful attempt, the system displays an error message that the system has halted and must be shut down manually using the power button.

Even after you shut down and restart the system, the error message continues to be displayed until the correct password is entered.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the System Password and Setup Password options to protect your system from unauthorized changes.

Disabling the System Password

If the system password is already set, you can disable it by typing the password during POST and pressing <Ctrl><Enter> or you can enter the system setup and press <Enter> twice when you are in the system password menu.

Changing an Existing System Password

1. Enter the System Setup program by pressing <F2> during POST.
   
   
2. Select the System Security screen.
   
   
3. Verify that the Password Status is Unlocked.
   
   
4. Type the new system password in the two password fields.
   

The System Password field changes to Not Enabled if the password was deleted.

Using the Setup Password

Assigning a Setup Password

You can assign a setup password only when the Setup Password is Not Enabled. To assign a setup password, highlight the Setup Password option and press the <+> or <–>key. The system prompts you to enter and verify the password.

NOTE: The setup password can be the same as the system password. If the two passwords are different, the setup password can be used as an alternate system password. The system password cannot be used in place of the setup password.

You can use up to 32 characters in your password.

As you type, placeholders appear in the field.

The password assignment is not case-sensitive. To erase a character, press <Backspace> or the left-arrow key.

When you verify the password, the Setup Password changes to Enabled. The next time you enter the System Setup program, the system prompts you for the setup password.

A change to the Setup Password option becomes effective immediately (restarting the system is not required).

Operating With a Setup Password Enabled

If Setup Password is Enabled, you must enter the correct setup password before modifying most of the System Setup options.

If you do not enter the correct password in three attempts, the system lets you view, but not modify, the System Setup screens. The following options are exceptions: If System Password is not Enabled and is not locked through the Password Status option, you can assign a system password. You cannot disable or change an existing system password.

NOTE: You can use the Password Status option in conjunction with the Setup Password option to protect the system password from unauthorized changes.

Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password

1. Enter the System Setup program and select the System Security.
   
   
2. Highlight Setup Password, press <Enter> to access the setup password window. Press <Enter> twice to clear the existing setup password.
   

The setting changes to Not Enabled.

3. If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in "Assigning a Setup Password."
   

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iDRAC Configuration Utility

The iDRAC Configuration Utility is a pre-boot configuration environment that allows you to view and set parameters for the iDRAC6 and for the managed server. The iDRAC Configuration Utility enables you to:

• Configure, enable, or disable the iDRAC6 local area network (LAN) through the dedicated iDRAC6 Enterprise card port or the embedded NICs.
  
• Enable or disable IPMI over LAN.
  
• Enable a LAN Platform Event Trap (PET) destination.
  
• Attach or detach the Virtual Media devices.
  
• Change the administrative username and password and manage user privileges.
  
• View System Event Log (SEL) messages or clear messages from the log.
  

For additional information on using iDRAC6, see the documentation for iDRAC6 and systems management applications.

Entering the iDRAC Configuration Utility

1. Turn on or restart your system.
   
   
2. Press <Ctrl><E> when prompted during POST.
   

If your operating system begins to load before you press <Crtl><E>, allow the system to finish booting, restart your system and try again.

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