---
title: How to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 8
description: This page explains how to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 8 on a Scaleway Dedibox
tags: dedibox kvm dell idrac idrac8
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-03
  posted: 2021-07-16
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

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This page shows you how to use [KVM-over-IP](/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/concepts/#kvm-over-ip) on a Dedibox with DELL iDRAC 8.

<Requirements />

- A Dedibox account logged into the [console](https://console.online.net)
- 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


## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device using HTML5

<Message type="note">
  If your server is configured to use Java, you may not be able to access the HTML5 interface. In this case, contact our Support team for assistance.
</Message>

To access the KVM-over-IP device using HTML5, follow these steps:

### Creating an iDRAC 8 session

1. Click **Server** > **Server List** in your Dedibox console. The list of your dedicated servers displays.
2. Click the name of the server you want to access. The server's status page displays.
3. Click **iDRAC** in the menu on the right. A pop-up displays.
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4. Accept the terms for iDRAC access by clicking **I Accept**.
5. Enter the authorized IPv4 address for the iDRAC connection. The IP address of your internet connection is already pre-filled in the form. Then click **Create** to generate your credentials.
    <Message type="note">
      Currently, only IPv4 addresses are accepted.
    </Message>
The connection URL and your credentials display. Click on the link to access the iDRAC interface.

### Accessing the KVM-over-IP device

1. Open the connection URL of your iDRAC in your web browser, then log in using the credentials displayed during access creation.
2. Click **Launch** in the **Virtual Console Preview** section of the dashboard. The virtual console window displays.
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## Mounting an ISO file

To mount an ISO file, follow these steps:

### Mounting an ISO file using the iDRAC interface

1. Click **Virtual Media** > **Connect Virtual Media**.
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2. Click **Virtual Media** > **Map CD/DVD ...**. A pop-up displays.
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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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4. Press **F12** during the boot process to enter the boot manager. Then select the virtual CD-ROM drive.
    Your server boots from the ISO file, and you can complete the installation of your operating system.
  <Message type="note">
    The boot process may take a while, depending on your internet connection's available upstream bandwidth.
  </Message>