Configuring the Management Station 79
Installing a TFTP Server
NOTE: If you use only iDRAC6 Web interface to transfer SSL certificates and
upload new iDRAC6 firmware, no TFTP server is required.
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is a simplified form of the File Transfer
Protocol (FTP). It is used with the SM-CLP and RACADM command line
interfaces to transfer files to and from iDRAC6.
The only times when you need to copy files to or from iDRAC6 are when you
update iDRAC6 firmware or install certificates on iDRAC6. If you choose to
use SM-CLP or RACADM when you perform these tasks, a TFTP server must
be running on a computer iDRAC6 can access by IP number or DNS name.
You can use the netstat -a command on Windows or Linux operating systems
to see if a TFTP server is already listening. Port 69 is the TFTP default port.
If no server is running, you have the following options:
• Find another computer on the network running a TFTP service
• If you are using Linux, install a TFTP server from your distribution
• If you are using Windows, install a commercial or free TFTP server.
Installing Dell OpenManage IT Assistant
Your system includes the Dell OpenManage System Management Software
Kit. This kit includes, but is not limited to, the following components:
•
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
DVD
• Dell Support website and Readme files — Check Readme files and the
Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals
for the most recent
information about your Dell products.
Use the
Dell Systems Management Tools and Documentation
DVD to install the
management console software, including Dell OpenManage IT Assistant,
on the management station. For instructions on installing this software,
see your Dell OpenManage IT Assistant User’s Guide.