When using the iDRAC Direct feature via the front USB port, the iDRAC is assigned a static IP address of 169.254.0.4. The administrator's laptop or client device, when connected, is automatically assigned the IP address 169.254.0.3 by the DHCP server running on the iDRAC. To access the iDRAC web interface or use RACADM commands, the administrator must connect to the iDRAC's IP address, which is 169.254.0.4. This link-local addressing scheme facilitates a direct, point-to-point management connection without needing to reconfigure the client's network settings.

A. 169.254.0.3: This is the IP address automatically assigned to the administrator's client device (e.g., laptop), not the IP address of the iDRAC itself.

C. 192.168.1.20: This is a standard private IP address and is not used for the iDRAC Direct USB link-local connection.

D. 192.168.0.20: This is a standard private IP address, often used for default iDRAC dedicated network ports, but not for the iDRAC Direct USB feature.

1. Dell iDRAC9 Version 7.00.00.00 User's Guide: In the section "Setting up iDRAC Direct

" it states

"The iDRAC Direct is accessible at IP address 169.254.0.4. The laptop connected to the USB port is assigned the IP address 169.254.0.3." (Page 29)

2. Dell PowerEdge: iDRAC9 Overview (White Paper): Under the "iDRAC Direct" section

the document details the connection process: "The iDRAC is accessible at its default IP address of 169.254.0.4

while the connected laptop is assigned an IP address of 169.254.0.3." (Page 11)

3. Dell OpenManage Systems Management - iDRAC Service Module Version 5.1.0.0 User's Guide: In the "iDRAC access via Host OS" feature description

it mentions the IP addresses used for the USB to NIC connection: "The iDRAC is accessible at 169.254.0.1 and the host is accessible at 169.254.0.2." While these IPs are for the OS-to-iDRAC passthrough

the document later clarifies the front port iDRAC Direct IPs

confirming 169.254.0.4 for the iDRAC. (Page 14)