---
title: "How to add a Java Exception for IPMI / DRAC"
slug: "how-to-add-a-java-exception-for-ipmi-drac"
tags: ["Dell DRAC systems", "KVM console", "Supermicro IPMI"]
updated: 2026-06-30T04:31:10Z
published: 2026-06-30T04:31:10Z
canonical: "docs.serversaustralia.com.au/how-to-add-a-java-exception-for-ipmi-drac"
---

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# How to add a Java Exception for IPMI / DRAC

This article shows how to add a site exception to Java so that you can connect to the Java-based KVM console used by Supermicro IPMI and Dell DRAC systems.

Java complains about the security of the consoles because they use an unverified, self-signed SSL certificate to encrypt communication between the console window and the BMC.

## **To add an exception manually, follow these steps**

1. Click on the Start button and search for **Configure Java. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/d809f158-d4f4-47ff-83d4-18d9c9f7a04d/Images/Documentation/image-1657595450337.png)**
2. Click the **Security** tab and click **Edit Site List** **![](https://cdn.document360.io/d809f158-d4f4-47ff-83d4-18d9c9f7a04d/Images/Documentation/image-1657595543328.png)**

Now that you are in the correct location follow the below steps:

1. Click **Add** and type **HTTP** followed by the IP or hostname you are connecting to. Do the same for **HTTPS** ![](https://cdn0.mysau.com.au/helpcenter_attachments/115000625823/java_add.png)
2. Click **Ok**, then **Ok** again to close Java

Now instead of being denied access to the Java console, you should receive a Warning.

Just accept the warning to bypass it and it'll connect.