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*In the server pane to the left, expand '''Overview''' > '''iDRAC Settings''' > '''Network'''  
*In the server pane to the left, expand '''Overview''' > '''iDRAC Settings''' > '''Network'''  
*On the '''Network''' tab, make sure the '''DNS iDRAC Name''' and '''Static DNS Domain Name''' are configured properly. This is expecially important if the SMTP server only accepts email from specific "Mail From" addresses. It is not possible to configure this address yourself, the "Mail From" address will be "DNSiDRACName@StaticDNSDomainName". The example configuration below, noreply@comcert.com will be the "Mail From" address used to send email notifcations.  
*On the '''Network''' tab, under '''Common Settings''', make sure the '''DNS iDRAC Name''' and '''Static DNS Domain Name''' are configured properly. This is expecially important if the SMTP server only accepts email from specific "Mail From" addresses. It is not possible to configure this address yourself, the "Mail From" address will be "DNSiDRACName@StaticDNSDomainName". The example configuration below, noreply@comcert.com will be the "Mail From" address used to send email notifcations.  


[[File:IDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png|border|center|1200px|iDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png]]
[[File:IDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png|border|center|1200px|iDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png]]

Revision as of 15:28, 19 October 2017

Introduction

It is important to configure iDRAC alerts and email settings to be notified whenever someting happens with the server's hardware that need immediate attention. While configuring these settings via CLI is possible, we only explain the configuration via WebUI.

Solution

Login

  • Login to iDRAC WebUI

Network settings

  • In the server pane to the left, expand Overview > iDRAC Settings > Network
  • On the Network tab, under Common Settings, make sure the DNS iDRAC Name and Static DNS Domain Name are configured properly. This is expecially important if the SMTP server only accepts email from specific "Mail From" addresses. It is not possible to configure this address yourself, the "Mail From" address will be "DNSiDRACName@StaticDNSDomainName". The example configuration below, noreply@comcert.com will be the "Mail From" address used to send email notifcations.
iDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png
iDRACNetworkCommonSettings.png

Alert settings

  • In the server pane to the left, expand Overview > Server > Alerts
  • On the Alerts tab, under Alerts enable Alerts
  • Under Alerts Filter configure the Category and Severity alerts you which to receive
  • On the SNMP and Email Settings tab, under Destination Email Addresses, configure the destination email recipient(s) address(es)
  • Under SMTP (Email) Server Address Settings, configure all applicable attributes

Test

  • Still on the SNMP and Email Settings tab under Destination Email Addresses, click the Send button and verify if the test message have been received by the recipient
Event Message: Test email to user.
Severity: Informational
Date/Time: Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:43:01 +0200

To launch the iDRAC Web Interface, click here: https://<IP-IDRAC>

 

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