User`s guide
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Opengear Application Note: SDTConnector + Dell Page 12 of 14
Installing IT Assistant on the PowerEdge
To install IT Assistant on the PowerEdge server:
Insert the OpenManage Systems Management CD that was shipped with your PowerEdge. If you are running Windows,
follow the prompts until you reach Select Components. Select OpenManage IT Assistant, accept the default settings, and
install. In order to satisfy the IT Assistant installation requirements, you may have to install additional software. The on
screen instructions provide detailed information as to what is required.
If you are running another operating system such as Linux, you may have to install the appropriate package manually.
Check the Dell supplied documentation for details.
Once installed, check the Server Administrator is running by opening a web browser on the PowerEdge server and
browsing to: https://localhost:2607/ If the installation succeeded, a browser window with the IT Assistant login is displayed.
Login using your operating system username (e.g. Administrator) and password.
Configuring the Opengear gateway for IT Assistant access
Ensure your Opengear unit is running firmware version 2.2.3 or later. The latest firmware is available from: ftp.opengear.com
From the Serial & Network menu, select Network Hosts. (If you have previously added the PowerEdge as a host, Edit this
host and skip to the next step). Otherwise click Add Host. Enter the IP Address of the PowerEdge server as displayed in
Control Panel -> Network Settings -> Local Area Connection -> Properties, in this example we will assume it is at
192.168.0.10
Remove any Permitted Services you do not require, select the TCP button and enter Port 2607 and click Add. Scroll to the
bottom of the page and click Apply
From the Serial & Network menu, select Users & Groups. If you have not already, click Add User, otherwise Edit the
user and skip to the next paragraph. Enter a Username for the new user, e.g. delladmin. Enter and confirm a gateway
Password for this user. Note that this is separate from the operating system password
In Accessible Host(s), select the IP address for the PowerEdge (192.168.0.10). Click Apply.
Configuring SDTConnector to connect to IT Assistant
Install and launch SDTConnector (1.2.x or later) on the client PC. If you haven't previously added the Opengear gateway: