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Data Collector Management
The Storage Manager Data Collector is a Windows service that collects reporting data and alerts from managed Storage Centers.
The Data Collector service is managed by the Data Collector Manager.
Using the Storage Manager Data Collector Website
The Storage Manager Data Collector website is set up automatically when a primary Data Collector is installed on a server.
The Data Collector website allows you to perform the following actions:
• Update Dell Storage Manager Clients to the same software version as the installed Data Collector.
• Update Storage Manager server agents to the same software version as the installed Data Collector.
• View Storage Manager documentation in PDF and HTML format.
Access the Data Collector Website
Dell Storage Manager contains a shortcut to the Data Collector website.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Data Collector.
2. On the Summary tab, click the website address to go to the Data Collector website.
3. If a certificate warning appears, acknowledge the warning to continue to the Data Collector website.
Updating Data Collector Properties
Use the Storage Manager to update Data Collector properties and settings.
Configuring Server Settings
Use the Server tab to configure SMTP server, server agent, database, license, security, and Directory Service settings.
Configure SMTP Server Settings
The SMTP server settings must be configured to allow Storage Manager to send notification emails.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Data Collector.
2. Click the Server tab, and then select the SMTP Server subtab.
3. Click Edit. The SMTP Server Configuration dialog box opens.
4. Configure the SMTP server settings by performing the following steps:
a. In the From Email Address field, enter the email address to display as the sender of emails from the Data Collector.
b. In the Host or IP Address field, enter the host name or IP address of the SMTP server.
c. If the port number of the SMTP server is not 25, enter the correct port number in the Port field.
d. If the SMTP server requires authentication, select the Authentication check box, then enter the user name and password
in the SMTP User Name and SMTP User Password fields.
5. Click OK.
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