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iDrac – Virtual USB Device Error

crtechtipsJul 25, 20142 min read

The other day I was updating running firmware/driver updates on a 12G Dell server. I like to start with the iDrac firmware and work my way through the BIOS, Chipset, …

iDrac_Undefined Error

crtechtipsJul 24, 20141 min read

I came across this little beauty the other day. I launched the browser on the server and navigated to the iDrac IP address and was greeted with the “Undefined HTTP …

Straight-Through vs Crossover Cables

crtechtipsJul 23, 20141 min read

Ever wonder how to remember when to use a straight-through cable vs a crossover cable for an exam or for future job interviews? Or maybe you want to use the …

iDrac Remote Console Error – Windows Can’t Open This File:

crtechtipsJul 18, 20141 min read

I have only ran into this issue a few times and it took me a bit to realize what was going on. When opening the iDrac Remote Console using the …

Mounting ISO in iDrac7

crtechtipsJul 17, 20141 min read

With the Enterprise Licence installed on the iDrac7 you have the option to mount ISOs and boot to them during POST. This is a terrific feature for those of you …