Users Guide

Before you begin discovering the resources, gather the IP addresses and credentials associated with the

resources, and ensure that:

• The resources are connected to the network.

• ASM virtual appliance is connected to the network.

NOTE: For Dell resources (chassis, servers, and I/O modules), use the default root-level user name

root, and password calvin for discovery. However, the default root-level credentials are not

supported for Dell Compellent Storage Center and Dell EqualLogic Storage.

To discover the resources:

1. On the Welcome page of the Discover Resources wizard, read the instructions, and click Next.

2. On the Identify Resources page, click Add Resource Type, and perform the following steps:

a. Select the resource type.

b. Type the IP address range of the resources that you want to discover.

c. To manage or unmanage the resources that you discover, select Managed or Unmanaged.

d. Select or create a new credential to discover resource types.

3. To discover multiple resources with different IP address ranges, repeat the step 2, and then click

Next.

You may have to wait while ASM locates and displays all the resources that are connected to the

managed networks.

4. On the Initial Chassis Configuration page, perform the following tasks, and click Next.

NOTE: The Initial Chassis Configuration page is displayed only when one or more chassis are

identified in the specified IP range.

a. Under Select Chassis For Initial Configuration, select one or more chassis for with you want

assign IP address and add credentials during discovery.

b. Under IP Addressing section, select the method for assigning IP address to chassis and servers

and I/O modules within the chassis.

c. Under Credentials section, select credentials to access chassis and servers and I/O modules

within the chassis.

5. On the Discovered Resources page, select the resources from which you want to collect the

inventory data, and click

Finish.

The discovered resources are listed in the Resources page.