Chapter 3: Initial Configuration; Set Up General Parameters - Dell S5000 Series Getting Started Manual

Set up general parameters

Steps
1. Collect the initial configuration details.
When you set up the server for the first time, note the following details:
Table 6. Configuration details
Data required
Platform name
Partition name
Power restore option
Full fan speed option
DNS server IP address(es)
Gateway IP address
TELNET port number
SSH port number
HTTPS port number
HTTP port number
NTP server IP address(es)
SNMP manager IP address(es)
SNMP manager port number(s)
SNMP manager community
SysLog manager IP address
SMTP server name or IP address
SMTP sender address
2. Start the SHC:
a. Launch the web browser and enter the standard or secure IP address or host name of the primary module, according to
the settings. The Authentication page opens.
b. Complete the Username and Password fields and click Log On. The System Control page opens.
3. Specify the platform:
a. From the Configuration tab, click Global Settings > Platform to open the Platform page.
b. Complete the fields and click Apply.
NOTE: The Module Count field is read-only.
4. Specify the partition:
a. From the Configuration tab, click Global Settings > Managed Server to open the Managed Server Name page.
b. Complete the field and click Apply.
5. Declare DNS servers and gateway, if required:
Initial Configuration
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