Administrator Guide

Getting Started
To manage multiple Storage Centers, open a web browser and connect to the Data Collector.
To manage a single Storage Center, open a web browser and connect directly to the Storage Center.
Topics:
• Connect to Multiple Storage Centers Using Unisphere Central
• Connect Directly to a Storage Center Using Unisphere
• Next Steps
Connect to Multiple Storage Centers Using
Unisphere Central
Start a web browser and use it to connect to the Data Collector.
About this task
By default, you can log on as a local Data Collector user. If the Data Collector is configured to use an external directory service, you can
log on as an Active Directory or Open LDAP user. If Kerberos authentication is configured, you can log on automatically using your
Windows session credentials without typing them manually.
Steps
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type the address of the Data Collector in the following format:
https://Data Collector host name or IP address:3033/ui/home
3. Type the user name and password of a Data Collector user in the User Name and Password fields.
4. Click Log In.
The web browser connects to the Data Collector and displays the Unisphere Central Home page.
Connect Directly to a Storage Center Using
Unisphere
Start a web browser and use it to connect directly to the Storage Center.
About this task
By default, you can log on as a local Storage Center user. If the Storage Center is configured to use an external directory service, you can
log on as an Active Directory or Open LDAP user. If Kerberos authentication is configured, you can log on automatically using your
Windows session credentials without typing them manually.
Steps
1. Open a web browser.
2. Type the address of the Storage Center in the following format:
https://Storage Center host name or IP address/
3. Type the user name and password of a Storage Center user in the User Name and Password fields.
4. Click Log In.
The web browser connects to the Storage Center and displays the Unisphere Summary page.
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