Proxy Settings

The proxy settings define the HTTP proxy, and any required credentials, used to retrieve information from the Internet (including from Dell online), such as:
  • Enable or disable the proxy server.
  • Enter the Proxy Server and Port Number needed.
  • Define any required credentials - User name and Password.
NOTE: Proxy passwords cannot exceed 31 characters.

Tasks

To configure the HTTP proxy:
  1. Select Proxy under Settings, and click Edit.
  2. Enter a DNS-resolved host name or IP address for Proxy Server Address.
  3. Enter the Proxy Port number.
  4. Select the Credentials Required check box, if needed. Enter a Proxy User Name, Proxy Password, and Proxy Verify Password.
  5. Click Apply to save the new settings.
To use the HTTP proxy when retrieving Internet data (for example, Dell host warranty retrieval):
  1. Select the Use Proxy check box.
  2. Click Test Connection to validate settings.
  3. Click Apply.

Related Topics

View or download Dell virtualization documentation at: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/eslvmwre/
View or download Dell hardware documentation for PowerEdge™ Servers