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iDrac – Virtual USB Device Error

crtechtips Jul 25, 2014 2 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

crtechtips Jul 24, 2014 1 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

crtechtips Jul 23, 2014 1 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:

crtechtips Jul 18, 2014 1 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

crtechtips Jul 17, 2014 1 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 …