Quick Start Manual
Additionally, in the online help, use the Enter search items option in the Table of Contents to search for a
specific topic or keyword.
Other Documents You May Need
In addition to this guide, the following documents available on the Dell Support website at dell.com/
support/manuals provide additional information about the Active System Manager (ASM).
On the Manuals page, in the Select a product section, click Software & Security → Enterprise System
Management
→ Active System Manager → Dell Active System Manager 7.5.
• Dell Active System Manager version 7.5 User’s Guide
• Dell Active System Manager version 7.5.2 Release Notes
Licensing
Active System Manager (ASM) licensing is based on the total number of managed resources, except for
VMware vCenter and Windows SCVMM instances. In ASM 7.5 release, standard is the only valid license
type supported.
The standard license is a full-access license type.
You will receive an email from customer service with instructions on how to download the license file to
a local network share.
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) or Windows 2012 running Hyper-V
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
R2
Version 9 and Later Version 26 and Later Version 32 and Later
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