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* CIFS share for xml file: \\host\share\filename.xml

* CIFS share for gz file: \\host\share\filename.gz

b) If using a CIFS share, enter the User Name, Password, and Verify Password; the passwords must match. These

fields are only active when entering a CIFS share.

NOTE: The @ character is not supported for use in shared network folder user names/passwords.

c) To validate your entries click Begin Test.

3. To save this selection and continue the Configuration Wizard, click Save and Continue.

Enabling The OMSA Link [Wizard]

To launch OMSA within the Dell Management Plug-in virtual appliance, the OMSA Web Server must be installed and

configured. See the

Dell OpenManage Server Administrator Installation Guide

for instructions on how to install and

configure the Web Server.

NOTE: OMSA is only required on Dell servers prior to version 12G.

You can use OMSA to:

• Manage vCenter elements (detailed sensor/component-level health information).

• Clear command logs and system event logs (SELs).

• Obtain NIC statistics.

• Make sure that the Dell Management Plug-in captures events from a selected host.

1. In the Configuration Wizard, on the OpenManage Server Admin page, use the OMSA Web Server URL text box to

enter the OMSA URL. You must include the full URL including the HTTPS.

2. To save this URL and finish the Configuration Wizard, click Finish.

Configuring Dell iDRAC Auto-Discovery And Initial Start-up

NOTE: For Auto-Discovery and handshake to run, disable all users with admin-level access. Additionally, if the

deployment credentials in the appliance match those of an existing user, then the password of the existing user

changes to match the appliance credentials.

To configure Dell iDRAC Auto-Discovery and initial start up:

1. Log in to the iDRAC user interface.

2. In the left tree menu, click Remote Access.

3. In the main pane - upper tabs, click Network/Security.

4. Click the Users sub tab, and select the user to edit by selecting the user ID link.

5. Make sure that the Configure User option button is selected, and continue to the next page.

6. To configure the user, do one of the following:

– To disable a user, uncheck the Enable User check box and then click Apply.

– To enable a user, check the Enable User check box and then click Apply.

7. Manually close the iDRAC user interface, then reboot the system and log back in.

8. After the system reboots, when the iDRAC IP address is displayed, press <CTRL-E>.

9. Go to LAN USER CONFIGURATION and set the Auto Discovery Flag to Enable.

Make sure the iDRAC administrator accounts are disabled. Alternatively, to set up the network for Auto-Discovery

and handshake, refer to the Dell Auto-Discovery Network Setup Specification located at: http://