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Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 79
Using Dell OpenManage Switch
Administrator
This section provides an introduction to the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator
user interface.
Starting the Application
NOTE: Before starting the application the IP address must be defined. For more information, see Initial
Configuration.
1
Open a web browser.
2
Enter the device’s IP address in the address bar and press <Enter>.
3
When the
Log In
window displays, enter a user name and password.
NOTE: Passwords are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric.
4
Click
OK
.
The
Dell OpenManage™
Switch Administrator
home page displays.
Understanding the Interface
The home page contains the following views:
•
Tree view
— Located on the left side of the home page, the tree view provides an expandable
view of the features and their components.
•
Device view
— Located on the right side of the home page, the device view provides a view of
the device, an information or table area, and configuration instructions.