User's Manual

Setting Up A Proxy Server
Set up the proxy server in the Configuration Wizard or later using the Settings option, Proxy.
NOTE: Proxy passwords cannot exceed 31 characters.
To set up a proxy server:
1. In the Dell Management Center, select Settings → HTTP Proxy , and then click Edit.
2. In the Configure HTTP Proxy window, do one of the following:
– To not use a proxy server, click Save and Continue.
– To use a proxy server, under Settings enter a Proxy Server Address.
3. Enter the Proxy Port number.
4. Select the Credentials Required check box, if needed.
5. If you selected Credentials Required, do the following:
a) In the Proxy User Name text box, enter the proxy user name.
b) In the Proxy Password text box, enter the proxy password.
c) In the Proxy Verify Password text box, re-enter the proxy password you just typed.
6. Under Proxy, select the Use Proxy check box.
7. To save these options, click, Save.
Using The HTTP Proxy For Retrieving Web Based Data
To use the HTTP proxy for retrieving Web based data:
1. In the Dell Management Center, select Settings → HTTP Proxy , and then click Edit.
2. Select the Use Proxy check box.
3. Click Apply.
4. To validate settings, click Test Connection.
Running Inventory Jobs
To run an inventory job:
1. Once the Configuration Wizard is complete, click Job Queue → Inventory → Run Now to immediately run an
inventory job.
2. To see the status of the inventory job, click Refresh.
3. Navigate to the Host and Cluster view, click on any Dell host, then click the Dell Server Management tab. The
following info should be available:
– Overview Page
– System Event Log
– Hardware Inventory
– Storage
– Firmware
– Power Monitoring
– Warranty Status
The following host commands work within the Dell Server Management tab or by right clicking on a host:
– Blink Indicator Light
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