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pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac7.mdx

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<Macro id="requirements" />
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- A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
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- Installed [Java](https://www.java.com/en/download/help/download_options.html) on your local computer
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- A Dedibox server with a [Dell iDRAC 7](https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/integrated-dell-remote-access-cntrllr-7-v1.50.50/idrac7ug1.50.50-v1/overview) KVM-over-IP device
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# Creating an iDRAC 7 Session
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## Creating an iDRAC 7 Session
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1. Navigate to **Server** > **Server List** in your [Dedibox console](https://console.online.net). A list of your dedicated servers displays.
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2. Click the name of the server you wish to access. The server's status page displays.
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Upon completion, the connection URL and your credentials will be displayed. Click on the provided link to access the iDRAC interface.
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## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device
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## Accessing the iDRAC device
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1. Open the connection URL of your iDRAC in your web browser, then log in using the credentials provided during access creation.
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2. Navigate to **Attached Media** in the top menu. This action will display the virtual media page.
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### Mounting an ISO
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1. Navigate to **Attached Media** in the top menu. This action will display the virtual media page.
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<Lightbox src="scaleway_idrac7_dashboard.webp" alt="" />
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3. Input the image file path in the form and click **Connect**.
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2. Input the image file path in the form and click **Connect**.
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<Lightbox src="scaleway_idrac7_remote_share.webp" alt="" />
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<Message type="tip">
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You can locate the image file path for your OS on our [NAS](http://virtualmedia.online.net). <br />
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If your preferred OS is not available on the NAS, contact our support team for assistance.
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</Message>
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4. Click on **Properties** (A), then **Launch** (B) to initiate the virtual console.
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### Accessing the remote console with an ISO mount
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1. Click on **Properties** (A), then **Launch** (B) to initiate the virtual console.
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<Lightbox src="scaleway_idrac7_console.webp" width="" />
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5. Reboot the server, then press **F11** during the boot process to access the boot manager.
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6. Select **BIOS Boot Menu**.
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<Message type="note">
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If your server is configured to use Java, you may not be able to access the HTML5 interface. In this case, please contact our support team for assistance.
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</Message>
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2. Reboot the server, then press **F11** during the boot process to access the boot manager.
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3. Select **BIOS Boot Menu**.
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<Lightbox src="scaleway_idrac7_bios_boot.webp" width="" />
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7. Choose **iDRAC Virtual CD**.
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4. Choose **iDRAC Virtual CD**.
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<Lightbox src="scaleway_idrac7_virtual_cd.webp" width="" />
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Your server boots from the ISO file on the NAS and you can complete the installation of your operating system.
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pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac8.mdx

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This page shows you how to use [KVM](/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/concepts/#kvm-over-ip) on a Dedibox with DELL iDRAC 8.
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- A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
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- Installed [Java](https://www.java.com/en/download/help/download_options.html) on your local computer
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- A Dedibox server with a [DELL iDRAC 8](https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/idrac8-with-lc-v2.05.05.05/idrac8_2.05.05.05_ug/overview) KVM-over-IP device
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## Creating an iDRAC 8 session
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## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device using HTML5
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<Message type="note">
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If your server is configured to use Java, you may not be able to access the HTML5 interface. In this case, please contact our support team for assistance.
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To access the KVM-over-IP device using HTML5, follow these steps:
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### Creating an iDRAC 8 session
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2. Click the name of the server you want to access. The server's status page displays.
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The connection URL and your credentials display. Click on the link to access the iDRAC interface.
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## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device
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1. Open the connection URL of your iDRAC in your web browser, then log in using the credentials displayed during access creation.
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2. Click **Launch** in the **Virtual Console Preview** section of the dashboard. A Java Web Start file is downloaded.
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2. Click **Launch** in the **Virtual Console Preview** section of the dashboard. The virtual console window displays.
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Your Java security settings should be set to **Low** to execute the Java applet.
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4. Click **Virtual Media** > **Connect Virtual Media**.
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## Mounting an ISO file
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To mount an ISO file, follow these steps:
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### Mounting an ISO file using the iDRAC interface
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1. Click **Virtual Media** > **Connect Virtual Media**.
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5. Click **Virtual Media** > **Map CD/DVD ...**. A pop-up displays.
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2. Click **Virtual Media** > **Map CD/DVD ...**. A pop-up displays.
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6. Select the installation ISO file on your computer by clicking **Browse**. Then click **Map Device** and reboot the server.
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3. Select the installation ISO file on your computer by clicking **Browse**. Then click **Map Device** and reboot the server.
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7. Press **F12** during the boot process to enter the boot manager. Then select the virtual CD-ROM drive.
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4. Press **F12** during the boot process to enter the boot manager. Then select the virtual CD-ROM drive.
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pages/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/how-to/dell-idrac9.mdx

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This page shows you how to use [KVM](/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/concepts/#kvm-over-ip) on a Dedibox with DELL iDRAC 9.
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## Requirements
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- Installed [Java](https://www.java.com/en/download/help/download_options.html) on your local computer
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- A Dedibox server with a [DELL iDRAC 9](https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/idrac8-with-lc-v2.05.05.05/idrac8_2.05.05.05_ug/overview) KVM-over-IP device
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## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device (HTML5)
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1. Open the connection URL of your iDRAC in your web browser, then log in using the credentials displayed during access creation.
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2. Click **Configuration** in the top menu, then **Virtual Console**. The virtual console page displays. Click **Launch Virtual Console**.
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<Lightbox src="scaleway_idrac9_console.webp" alt="" />
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