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title: How to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 9
description: This page explains how to use the KVM DELL iDRAC 9 on a Scaleway Dedibox
tags: dedibox kvm idrac
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-03
  posted: 2021-07-16
---
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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 9.

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

## Creating an iDRAC 9 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.
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      Currently, only IPv4 addresses are accepted.
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The connection URL and your credentials display. Click on the link to access the iDRAC interface.

## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device (HTML5)

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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, contact our Support team for assistance.
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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.
2. Click **Configuration** in the top menu, then **Virtual Console**. The virtual console page displays. Click **Launch Virtual Console**.
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3. Click **Console Controls**, choose the **Ctrl-Alt-Del** keyboard macro and click **Apply** to reboot the server.

## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device with ISO mounting
1. Open the connection URL of your iDRAC in your web browser, then log in using the credentials displayed during access creation.
2. Click **Configuration** in the top menu, then **Virtual Console**. The virtual console page displays. Click **Launch Virtual Console**.
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3. Click **Connect Virtual Media** in the virtual console window. The virtual media configuration displays.
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4. Click **Choose file** (A) in the **Map CD/DVD** section and select your ISO file. Then click **Map Device**. Once the device is mapped, click **Close**.
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5. Click **Console Controls**, choose the **Ctrl-Alt-Del** keyboard macro and click **Apply** to reboot the server.
6. Press **F11** during the boot process to enter the boot manager.
7. Click **One-shoot UEFI Boot Menu**:
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8. Click **Virtual Optical Drive**.
    Your server boots from the ISO file, and you can complete the installation of your operating system.
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      The boot process may take a while, depending on your internet connection's available upstream bandwidth.
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