Connecting to the CLI on a TS-4200 appliance

Before you can perform the initial configuration tasks, you must first use one of the following methods to connect to the command-line interface (CLI) on the TS-4200 appliance.

Access the system iDRAC
Use a monitor and keyboard

Using Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller

Accessing the system using the iDRAC involves ensuring that the iDRAC has an IP address and then connecting to it remotely so that you can access the system CLI.

To access the system iDRAC, you must configure an IP address for it. By default, the iDRAC tries to get an IP address using DHCP when it is installed in your data center and connected to your network using the iDRAC port on the rear of the device. When an IP address is found, the LCD screen on the front of the device displays it.

Note

If your network does not support DHCP, you can manually configure the IP address of the iDRAC using the buttons and menus displayed on the LCD screen. For more information about configuring the IP address of iDRAC, refer to the relevant documentation from Dell.

To connect to the iDRAC remotely

Using a web browser, connect to the IP address that you configured for the iDRAC.
Log on to the iDRAC with the default user name root and password calvin.
Recommendation
BMC recommends that you change the default user name and password immediately. Should you lose the new password, perform the steps under To reset system defaults.
In the Virtual Console Preview panel, click Launch.
After the virtual console is launched, log in with username cliuser and password coradiant.

To reset the system defaults

If you lose your new password, BMC Customer Support cannot recover it for you, and you must perform the
following steps:

Reboot the server, and press F2 to enter the System Setup.
On the System Setup screen, go to Idrac>Reset iDRAC to defaults.
After the reset process is finished, reboot the server and press F2 to return to system setup to reconfigure the iDRAC.
On the iDRAC menu, select the network setting and configure the IP address.

Using a monitor and keyboard

You can directly access the system CLI for initial configuration tasks using a monitor and keyboard. To access the system CLI this way, you must have direct access to the TS-4200 series device.

To access the system using a monitor and keyboard

Connect a VGA monitor to the system using a VGA cable.
Connect a keyboard to the system.
Log in to the system CLI with username cliuser and password coradiant.

Where to go from here

You can explore the CLI or perform the initial configuration tasks.

Additional resources

DELL: iDRAC with Lifecycle Controller