Accessing Remote Management

Web browser software is not included with the DXi6900. You must obtain and install it separately. The DXi GUI is compatible with the chromium rendering engine. Quantum-tested Chromium-based browsers include Brave, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera and Vivaldi. Other chromium browsers may be compatible. Mozilla Firefox is also compatible with the DXi GUI.

1. Launch a supported Web browser on a workstation that has network access to the DXi6900.

2. In the browser address box, type the IP address of the DXi6900, and then press <Enter>.

   The Login window displays (see Figure 1).

   Figure 1: Login Window

   

   If the Login window does not display, verify that the IP address is correct and that the network path to the DXi6900 is valid. Also verify that you are using a supported Web browser. Then try again. If you are still unable to access the Login window, contact your administrator.

   Note: The default IP address is 10.1.1.1. The IP address can be changed during installation using the Getting Started Wizard or at a later time on the Network page (see Network) .

3. Select the login type and enter the corresponding password.

   • Monitor - Allowed to view information on the DXi6900 remote management console but cannot make changes.
   • Administrator - Allowed to view and change information on the DXi6900 remote management console.
   • Service - Allowed to view and change information on the DXi6900 remote management console. Password changes are not allowed.
   • LDAP/AD - Allows users assigned system access through a Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) or Active Directory (AD) server to log into the DXi6900 remote management console. LDAP/AD must be enabled on the LDAP/AD page for this login type to appear (see LDAP/AD).

   Note: Passwords are limited to 32 characters. Alphanumeric characters and special characters are allowed. Passwords can be changed on the Access Control page (see Security).

4. Click Login.

5. If you log in as a user assigned to the Admin role (local or LDAP) and there were previous unsuccessful DXi6900 logins, a dialog box appears indicating the previous number of unsuccessful login attempts for both the current account and all accounts on the DXi6900(see Figure 2).

   • Click OK to continue.

   • Click View Admin Log to access the Administrative Activity Log page (see Activity Log).

     Note: Accessing the Administrative Activity Log page will cause the security message banner and service ticket banner (if applicable) to not display.

   • Click Reset Counts to reset the unsuccessful login count to zero.

   Figure 2: Unsuccessful Login Attempts (Admin)

   

   If you log in as a user assigned to the Service (local) or Monitor role (local or LDAP) and there were previous unsuccessful DXi6900 logins, a dialog box appears indicating the previous number of unsuccessful login attempts (see Figure 3). Click OK to continue.

   Figure 3: Unsuccessful Login Attempts (Service/Monitor)

   

6. If a security banner message has been specified for the DXi6900, click Accept.

   For information about specifying a security banner message, see Security Notice.

7. A service ticket banner will appear if there are service tickets for the DXi6900. Click OK to access the Service Tickets page (see Service Tickets).

   The Home page displays (see Figure 4 ).

   Figure 4: DXi6900 Home Page

   

   If you are unable to log on, verify that the password is correct, then try again. If you are still unable to log on, contact your DXi6900 administrator.

Caution: More than one Administrator can log on to the DXi at a time. If two Administrators attempt to make configuration changes on the same page at the same time, it is possible that one Administrator’s changes will overwrite the other’s. Always coordinate configuration changes with other Administrator users.

When you are done working in the DXi6900 remote management console, click Logout on the upper right of the remote management console to end your session.