For administrators deploying Dell PowerEdge servers remotely, the iDRAC 7's default network configuration is crucial. Based on Dell's documentation and field testing with T320 systems:

• DHCP is enabled by default for IPv4 on factory-fresh iDRAC 7 Enterprise modules
• The default credentials remain root/calvin unless changed during manufacturing
• First boot typically triggers automatic DHCP request

# Example nmap scan to discover iDRAC on your network
nmap -sP 192.168.1.0/24 | grep -i drac
# Typical response will show Dell DRAC hostname

The access method change from previous generations is indeed correct. For T320 with iDRAC 7:

• Configuration is now accessed through F2 > iDRAC Settings in UEFI/BIOS
• No separate Ctrl+E prompt during POST
• Full configuration available under "Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller" section

When dealing with OS-less deployment:

1. Have the local user connect power and network cables
2. Ensure iDRAC dedicated port is connected (if separate from main NIC)
3. Wait 5 minutes for DHCP lease acquisition
4. Use the virtual console to mount installation ISO

# Sample RACADM commands (if you later get OS access)
racadm getniccfg
racadm setniccfg -s 192.168.1.100 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1

If the iDRAC doesn't appear via DHCP scan:

• Check ARP tables on your router (arp -a)
• Try the default static IP 192.168.0.120 (some configurations may fall back to this)
• Factory reset may be needed: power cycle 3 times quickly to trigger reset

When dealing with a fresh Dell PowerEdge T320 equipped with iDRAC 7 Enterprise, the default IPv4 configuration is DHCP-enabled. This means the first time you power on the system, the iDRAC interface will automatically attempt to obtain an IP address from your local network's DHCP server. This is particularly useful for remote setups where physical access is limited.

Unlike previous iDRAC versions (where you'd use Ctrl+E during POST), iDRAC 7 requires accessing its configuration through the server's BIOS/UEFI interface. Here's the exact path your remote colleague should follow:

1. Power on the server and press F2 during POST
2. Navigate to: iDRAC Settings → Network
3. Verify DHCP status (should show "Enabled" by default)

Assuming DHCP is working in your foreign office's network, here's how to discover and access the iDRAC interface:

# Linux/macOS ARP scan example:
sudo arp-scan --localnet | grep -i dell

# Windows PowerShell alternative:
Get-NetNeighbor | Where-Object {$_.LinkLayerAddress -like "*00:1E:0B*"} | Format-Table

The default credentials remain root/calvin unless previously changed. For security reasons, you should immediately change these after first login.

Since you mentioned the server is currently OS-less, consider these approaches:

1. Boot from a Live Linux ISO mounted via iDRAC's virtual console
2. Once booted, use racadm commands to verify network settings:
   ./racadm getniccfg
   ./racadm getsysinfo

Be aware of these iDRAC 7 specifics:

• The dedicated NIC port defaults to sharing with the first onboard NIC (LOM1)
• IPv6 is disabled by default
• The default subnet is 192.168.0.0/24 if DHCP fails

If you need to script the initial configuration after discovery, here's a sample racadm sequence:

racadm config -g cfgLanNetworking -o cfgNicEnable 1
racadm config -g cfgLanNetworking -o cfgNicDHCPEnable 1
racadm config -g cfgLanNetworking -o cfgDNSDomainName "yourdomain.com"
racadm racreset