There are several components of the solution that must be set up initially.
- iDRAC Setup: The Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is designed to give system administrators increased productivity and to improve the availability of Dell servers. iDRAC reduces the need for physical access to Dell systems by allowing remote management and provides alerts for system issues.
- BIOS Setup: BIOS versions are available from the Dell Support Site. This solution uses the latest available BIOS; however, it may be necessary to select a different BIOS depending on the environment and workloads an enterprise plans on deploying.
- Firmware Setup: Firmware requirements will vary based on the components used within physical servers such as the Dell PowerEdge R7525. It is important to deploy the appropriate firmware and to upgrade the firmware to its latest releases.
Dell provides documentation explaining the process of setting up iDRAC and deploying the BIOS and other firmware on Dell servers. Please view the Dell EMC PowerEdge R7525 Installation and Service Manual for detailed instructions.