Administrator Guide

9. Select IPv6 to configure IPv6 settings.
NOTE: You can configure IPv6 settings only if the configuration is set to Static.
Configure Proxy Server Settings for a Virtual Appliance
Configure the proxy server settings to allow the Virtual Appliance to use a proxy server when sending diagnostic data using Dell
SupportAssist.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Data Collector.
2. Click the Virtual Appliance tab, then click the Proxy Server subtab.
3. Click Edit. The Network Proxy Configuration dialog box opens.
4. Enable or disable the proxy server from the Proxy Server drop-down menu.
NOTE: The proxy server must be enabled to configure the server settings.
5. In the Host or IP Address field, type the host name or IP address of the proxy server.
6. Type the port number in the Port field.
7. If the proxy server requires a user name and password to connect, type a user name and password in the User Name and
Password fields.
8. Click OK to save the proxy server settings.
Configure Time Settings for a Virtual Appliance
Configure the time settings to set the time zone and NTP servers for a Virtual Appliance. By default, the time zone is set to UTC or
the time zone set in the ESXi host. It is recommended to set the time zone to the local time zone where the Virtual Appliance is
located.
1. Expand the Dell Storage Manager menu, and then click Data Collector.
2. Click the Virtual Appliance tab, then click the Time subtab.
3. Click Edit. The Time Configuration dialog box opens.
4. Select a time zone from the Timezone drop-down menu.
5. Type the name of one or more Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers in the NTP Servers field.
6. Click OK to save the time settings.
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