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Configuring Admin proxy settings

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If you send AutoSupport messages using HTTP or HTTPS, you can configure a non-transparent proxy server between Admin Nodes and technical support (AutoSupport).

What you'll need
  • You must have specific access permissions.

  • You must be signed in to the Grid Manager using a supported browser.

About this task

You can configure the settings for a single Admin proxy.

Steps
  1. Select Configuration > Network Settings > Proxy Settings.

    The Admin Proxy Settings page appears. By default, Storage is selected in the sidebar menu.

  2. From the sidebar menu, select Admin.

    Proxy Settings Menu - Admin
  3. Select the Enable Admin Proxy check box.

    screenshot of Admin Proxy Settings dialog box
  4. Enter the hostname or IP address of the proxy server.

  5. Enter the port used to connect to the proxy server.

  6. Optionally, enter the proxy username.

    Leave this field blank if your proxy server does not require a username.

  7. Optionally, enter the proxy password.

    Leave this field blank if your proxy server does not require a password.

  8. Click Save.

    After the Admin proxy is saved, the proxy server between Admin Nodes and technical support is configured.

    Note Proxy changes can take up to 10 minutes to take effect.
  9. If you need to disable the proxy, deselect the Enable Admin Proxy check box, and click Save.