Setup Guide

To download a license:

1. You will receive an email from customer service with instructions to access the license file from

digital locker that includes your login ID and password.

2. To view the instructions, log in to "My Locker" with your login (email address) and password.

3. To download a license to your local share, click download.

If you are using ASM for the first time, you must upload the license file through the Initial Setup wizard.

You can then upload and activate subsequent licenses on the Virtual Appliance Management page under

Settings. After uploading an initial license, subsequent uploads replaces the existing license.

Virtual Appliance Requirements

Active System Manager runs as a virtual appliance on a Dell server configured with the following

hardware and software:

• Two virtual CPUs

• 8.0 GB RAM

• Hypervisor - vSphere Client (5.1 or 5.5) with ESXi (5.1 or 5.5)

Software Requirements

To display Active System Manager (ASM) correctly, a system must have a minimum 1024 x 768 screen

resolution and a Web browser that meets minimum requirements based on the operating system.

Operating System Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome

Windows Server 2012 Version 9 and Later Version 26 and Later Version 32 and Later

Windows Server 2012

Version 9 and Later Version 26 and Later Version 32 and Later

Red Hat Enterprise

Linux 6.5

Not Supported Version 26 and Later Version 32 and Later

Cent OS 6.5 Not Supported Version 26 and Later Version 32 and Later

Supported Resources

This section provides information about the resources supported by Active System Manager (ASM). The

information has been segmented based on the resource types.

Supported Dell PowerEdge Chassis

PowerEdge M1000e, version CMC 4.5

Supported PowerEdge Servers and Firmware Matrix

The following table provides information about the supported servers.