Administrator Guide

For more information, see Configuring Active Directory Settings.
NOTA: If an ADS domain has already been configured, you will not be allowed to change the values for
the Hostname or IP Address settings.
f) Click Next to continue with the initial configuration process (or click Back to return to the previous page, or
click Exit to close the Initial System Configuration Wizard).
The Initial Configuration — Date and Time page is displayed.
NOTA: If the Microsoft Active Directory Services (ADS) domain has already been configured, the Initial
Configuration — Date and Time page will not display.
7. In the Settings pane, select the Mode choice (NTP or Manual).
a) If you select NTP, accept or revise the NTP servers as desired (you are limited to only three NTP servers), and
in Time Zone, select the desired time zone from the drop-down list.
b) If you select Manual, in Time Zone, select the desired time zone from the drop-down list, click the Calendar icon
and select the desired day in the month, and adjust the
Hour and Minute sliders to the desired time (or click
Now to choose the current date and time), and click Done.
c) Click Next to continue with the initial configuration process (or click Back to return to the previous page, or
click Exit to close the Initial System Configuration Wizard)
For more information, see Configuring System Date and Time Settings.
NOTA: Dell recommends using NTP when the DR Series system is part of a workgroup and not part of an
domain. When the DR Series system is joined to a domain, such as the Microsoft Active Directory Services
(ADS) domain, NTP is disabled.
The Initial Configuration — Summary page is displayed.
8. The Initial Configuration — Summary page displays a summary of all of the initial configuration changes you have
made. Click Finish to complete the Initial System Configuration Wizard (or click Back to return to a previous page to
change a setting).
The Initial Software Upgrade page is displayed and prompts you to verify the current installed system software
version.
9. Click Dashboard in the navigation panel,
The DR Series system main window consists of the following components:
– Navigation panel
– System Status bar
– System Information pane
– Command bar
NOTA: Located on the DR Series System Dashboard page command bar, you can display the Help system
documentation by clicking Help, or logout of the system by clicking Log out.
NOTA: When logged in, a Logout Confirmation dialog is displayed after 45 minutes of non-use. This dialog displays
for 30 seconds before the DR Series system performs a forced timeout. Click Continue to reset the 45-minute logout
timer. If you do not click Continue before the 30-second interval elapses, the DR Series system logs you out. You
must log in again to resume using the DR Series system features and GUI.
Before managing data using the system navigation panel options, you should understand the options and capabilities
you can use. The navigation panel contains the following sections that let you manage your data:
• Dashboard
• Storage
• Schedules
• System Configuration
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