How to use KVM (iDRAC) on Dell servers

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Introduction

If your server is inaccessible via the normal means (SSH), you can utilize KVM (iDRAC) to remotely access your server’s console. You can even configure your BIOS or RAID controller. Additionally, you can use your KVM to manually install an operating system from an ISO.

In this article, you will learn how to access the KVM console on a Dell server via the client panel.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Log in to your client area

“Log in to your client panel via the URL below:
https://my.snel.com/clientarea/.

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Step 2: Select the server

Click on the server for which you want to open the KVM console.

Step 3: Open KVM Page

Click on More and scroll down until you see Login details.

Step 4: Log in to your KVM page

Click on the URL and enter the login details provided in your client panel.

After logging in to DCIManager, you can choose to directly open the console by clicking on Open console or log in via iDRAC by clicking on Go to.

It is possible that upon clicking “Go to”, your browser may display a notification indicating the blocking of the pop-up window. Please ensure that your browser allows the pop-up window.

If the following pop-up appears, click on ‘Reset and create new session’.

Step 5: Login to iDRAC

After clicking on Go to, you will be directed to the iDRAC login page. The login credentials are automatically filled in by clicking on “Login” and “Password.”

Before clicking “Login” or “Password”, ensure that you have selected the appropriate field; otherwise, the entry fields will remain blank.

Step 6: Use the KVM console in iDRAC

Click on Start the Virtual Console.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you can now access the KVM console of your Dell server. If you wish to enable right-click functionality in the KVM console, you can refer to this article to learn how to emulate the right-click.

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