Communicating With Idrac7 Through Serial Connection Using Db9 Cable; Configuring Bios For Serial Connection - Dell iDRAC7 User Manual

Communicating With iDRAC7 Using IPMI SOL
Communicating With iDRAC7 Using IPMI Over LAN
Enabling or Disabling Remote RACADM
Disabling Local RACADM
Enabling IPMI on Managed System
Configuring Linux for Serial Console During Boot
Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
Communicating With iDRAC7 Through Serial Connection Using DB9
Cable
You can use any of the following communication methods to perform systems management tasks through serial
connection to rack and tower servers:
• RAC Serial
• IPMI Serial — Direct Connect Basic mode and Direct Connect Terminal mode
NOTE: In case of blade servers, the serial connection is established through the chassis. For more information, see
Chassis Management Controller User's Guide available at dell.com/support/manuals.
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To establish the serial connection:
1. Configure the BIOS to enable serial connection:
2. Connect the Null Modem DB9 cable from the management station's serial port to the managed system's external
serial connector.
3. Make sure that the management station's terminal emulation software is configured for serial connection using any
of the following:
– Linux Minicom in an Xterm
– Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal Private Edition (version 6.3)
Based on where the managed system is in its boot process, you can see either the POST screen or the operating
system screen. This is based on the configuration: SAC for Windows and Linux text mode screens for Linux.
4. Enable RAC serial or IPMI serial connections in iDRAC7.
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Configuring BIOS For Serial Connection

Enabling RAC Serial Connection
Enabling IPMI Serial Connection Basic and Terminal Modes
Configuring BIOS For Serial Connection
To configure BIOS for Serial Connection:
NOTE: This is applicable only for iDRAC7 on rack and tower servers.
1. Turn on or restart the system.
2. Press <F2>.
3. Go to System BIOS Settings → Serial Communication.
4. Select External Serial Connector to Remote Access device.
5. Click Back, click Finish, and then click Yes.
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