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Chapter 2
Configuring AirWave for Global Dell
PowerConnect W-Series Infrastructure
This chapter explains how to optimally configure Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave 7.4 to globally manage your
Dell PowerConnect W-Series infrastructure, and contains the following topics:
 “Disabling Rate Limiting in AMP Setup > General” on page9
 “Entering Credentials in Device Setup > Communication” on page9
 “Setting Up Recommended Timeout and Retries” on page10
 “Setting Up Time Synchronization” on page11
 “Enabling Support for Channel Utilization and Statistics” on page11
Disabling Rate Limiting in AMP Setup > General
In AMP Setup > General, the SNMP Rate Limiting for Monitored Devices option adds a small delay between
each SNMP GET request, thus the actual polling intervals will be longer than what is configured. For example,
setting a 10-minute polling interval will result in an actual 12-minute polling interval. Disabling rate limiting is
recommended in most cases.
To disable rate limiting in AirWave, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to AMP Setup > General.
2. Locate the Performance section on this page.
3. In the SNMP Rate Limiting for Monitored Devices field, select No, as shown in Figure 1.
4. Select Save.
Figure 1 SNMP Rate Limiting in AMP Setup > General
Entering Credentials in Device Setup > Communication
AMP requires several credentials to properly interface with Dell PowerConnect W-Series infrastructure. To enter
these credentials, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to Device Setup > Communication.
2. In the Default Credentials section, select the Edit link next to Dell PowerConnect W. The page illustrated
in Figure 2 appears.