OOB Management - KVM & DRAC
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KVM
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What is a KVM?
A KVM is an out-of-band access device which can be attached to servers in order to allow engineers to access them. KVMs are useful to have attached when a server goes down or isn't accessible through DRAC.
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Attaching a KVM
To have a KVM attached to a server you need to create a task for the relevant data center:
In the task ask them to attach a KVM to the required SID
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Accessing a KVM
Each KVM has its own SID
Search for the IP of the KVM in a browser – creds to sign in will be in password tab on the SID – search TechDB for KVM IP
Access through Firefox on DRAC Jumpbox
Enter console > download > open with > Java
Java can be funny sometimes, if it won't load, open Java Configure (search start menu) and add the KVM URL to the allow list on security tab
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DRAC
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Useful Links:
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What is DRAC?
DRAC (Dell Remote Access Controller) is an out-of-band management tool which can be used for managing/ controlling servers resources and functions. DRAC essentially allows servers to be controlled when we aren't able to directly connect to the server through SSH or RDP. It has features such as hardware monitoring, reboot/restart controls/ terminal access and more.
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