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February 20, 2025

Howto remotly reboot Dell server (if u are using iDrac of coz)

Hey mate!

So, you want to remotely reboot a server using iDRAC, huh? Sounds like you’re about to give that server a proper “digital slap” to wake it up. 😄 Let’s get to it!

1. Connect to iDRAC

  • Open your browser and type in the iDRAC IP address.
  • Log in with your credentials. Default is root for the username and calvin for the password (unless someone changed it to something more secure, like “password123”).

2. Find the Power Control Section

  • Once you’re in, look for Power Control or Server Power. It’s usually hiding under Maintenance or Overview.
  • Think of it as the “big red button” for your server.

3. Reboot the Server

  • You’ll see options like:
    • Power On (for when the server’s feeling lazy).
    • Power Off (for when it’s being naughty).
    • Power Cycle (the “turn it off and on again” magic).
    • Graceful Shutdown (for when you want to be polite).
  • Click Power Cycle and watch the magic happen.

4. Confirm the Action

  • iDRAC will ask, “Are you sure?” Like it’s judging your life choices.
  • Hit OK or Confirm and let the server feel your wrath.

5. Monitor the Reboot

  • Sit back, relax, and watch the server reboot. It’s like watching a kettle boil, but with more tech drama.

Alternative: Command Line (SSH)

If you’re a terminal wizard, you can SSH into iDRAC and type:

racadm serveraction powercycle

Boom! Server rebooted without even opening a browser.


Pro Tips:

  • Make sure you have the iDRAC IP, username, and password. If not, well… good luck!
  • If the server doesn’t respond, check your network or the iDRAC itself. Maybe it’s just having a bad day.
  • Use Graceful Shutdown if you want to be nice. Servers have feelings too, you know.

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