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Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking Configuration Guide
Notes, cautions, and warnings Introduction Management Network Selection Console Management Out-of-band Management Networks In-band Management Networks Managing Dell EMC Servers
Managing Dell EMC Servers
Connecting Dell EMC PowerEdge servers using serial port
Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller - iDRAC
Connecting to Dell EMC servers - iDRAC
Licensed features in iDRAC7, iDRAC8, and iDRAC9
Remote Access Security Considerations Using a Terminal Emulator Connecting to Upstream Management LCD Panel Glossary Components Used in the Examples Technical Resources Fabric Design Center Support and Feedback

Connecting Dell EMC PowerEdge servers using serial port

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Connecting Dell EMC PowerEdge servers using serial port

  • As with previous examples in this guide, a terminal emulator application such as PuTTY or Tera Term, can be used to access the console port of a server. Each Dell EMC PowerEdge server or chassis provides one of the serial ports that are listed in Table 7 for console access, enabling the administrator to view and change the BIOS, iDRAC, NIC, and other device settings.

    For the example screens below, the RS-232 (9-pin) connector located on the back panel of a Dell EMC PowerEdge server, was used. This port can provide a serial connection for console redirection. The console redirection feature can also be used to access BIOS System Setup, iDRAC, NIC, and other device settings using the serial port.

    Figure 9. BIOS settings menu from serial console
    Figure 10. Serial Communication options
    The serial communication screen that is shown in Figure 10, is accessed from the BIOS settings. This screen provides console redirection options and allows the administrator to set the port to COM1 or COM2 and select a baud rate.
    Note: For more information about using the serial port, see the Installation and Service Manual included with your Dell EMC PowerEdge server you are attaching.