Users Guide

Understanding vSphere Client Console Tab

The Console tab is found within the vSphere Client. The Console tab works hand and hand with the Administration

Console. The Console tab provides the ability to configure network settings, change the administration password, set the

local time zone, reboot the virtual appliance, reset the virtual appliance to the factory settings, and refresh the virtual

appliance console view. Once you access the console screen, VMware vSphere Client takes control of your cursor. To

escape from that control, press <CTRL> + <ALT>.

Use the arrow keys to navigate up or down. Once you have selected the option you want, press <ENTER>.

Configuring Network Settings

Changes to the network settings are done in the vSphere Client on the Console tab.

To configure network settings:

1. In the vSphere Client, select the Dell Management Plug-in, and then click the Console tab.

2. In the Console window, select Configure Network, then press <ENTER>.

3. Enter the desired network settings under Edit Devices or under Edit DNS configuration, then click Save & Quit. To

abort any changes, click Quit.

Changing The Virtual Appliance Password

The virtual appliance password is changed in the vSphere Client using the Console tab.

To change the virtual appliance password:

1. In the vSphere Client, select the Dell Management Plug-in virtual machine and click the Console tab.

2. On the Console tab, use the arrow keys to select Change Admin Password and press <ENTER>.

3. Enter the Current Admin Password and press <ENTER>.

Admin passwords include one special character, one number, one uppercase, one lowercase, and at least 8

letters.

4. Enter a new password for Enter new Admin Password and press <ENTER>.

5. Type the new password again in Please Confirm Admin Password text box , and then press <ENTER>. The

administration password is changed.

Setting The Local Time Zone

To set the local time zone:

NOTE: You can only edit the timezone and not the current time and date.

1. In vSphere Client, select the Dell Management Plug-in virtual machine, and then click the Console tab.

2. Select Set Time Zone and press <ENTER>.

3. In the Timezone Selection window, select the desired time zone and click OK. To cancel changes click Cancel. The

time zone is updated.