diff --git a/functions.sh b/functions.sh
index ae1c1af..a25cbaa 100644
--- a/functions.sh
+++ b/functions.sh
@@ -237,6 +237,11 @@ function graceful_exit() {
 function get_Dell_server_model() {
   IPMI_FRU_content=$(ipmitool -I $IDRAC_LOGIN_STRING fru 2>/dev/null) # FRU stands for "Field Replaceable Unit"
 
+  if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then
+    echo "Failed to retrieve iDRAC data, please check IP and credentials." >&2
+    return
+  fi
+
   SERVER_MANUFACTURER=$(echo "$IPMI_FRU_content" | grep "Product Manufacturer" | awk -F ': ' '{print $2}')
   SERVER_MODEL=$(echo "$IPMI_FRU_content" | grep "Product Name" | awk -F ': ' '{print $2}')