Note: Due to equipment availability, we used a PowerEdge R640 system in place of a PowerFlex management appliance. These instructions are for building a PowerEdge R640.

For detailed information about how to configure PowerFlex Manager, see the Initial setup and configuration section in the PowerFlex Manager online help.

Before you start, log in to the Dell EMC Download Center and download the PowerFlex Manager license key file to a local network share.

Have the following information available:

• Time zone of the virtual appliance that hosts PowerFlex Manager
• IP address or hostname of at least two network time protocol (NTP) servers
• IP address or hostname, port, and the credentials of the proxy server (optional)
• Networks for PowerFlex Manager to access in the environment (optional)
• Unique software ID and the PowerFlex rack solution serial number (a unique 12-digit number, for example, V71FNXXXXXXX. These numbers are on a tag in the rear of the rack.)
• Connector settings for the Secure Remote Services gateway

To configure PowerFlex Manager:

1. Log in to PowerFlex Manager using the following credentials: 

• Username: delladmin
• Password: delladmin

The Setup wizard prompts you to configure the basic settings that are required to start using PowerFlex Manager.

2. Configure the basic settings by completing the Setup wizard:
   1. On the Licensing page, upload the license key file by clicking Choose File. Browse to the local share where you downloaded the license file. Click Save and Continue to upload the license and continue with the wizard.

Note: After uploading the license, you must complete the remaining tasks in the Setup wizard. If you close the Setup wizard without completing the remaining tasks, go to Settings > Virtual appliance management to complete the tasks.

2. On the Licensing page, upload the license key file by clicking Choose File. Browse to the local share where you downloaded the license file. Click Save and Continue to upload the license and continue with the wizard.
3. On the Time Zone and NTP Settings page, configure the time zone and add NTP server information. Click Save and Continue.
4. On the Proxy Settings page, if using a proxy server, select the check box and enter configuration details. Click Save and Continue.
5. On the DHCP Settings page, to configure PowerFlex Manager as a DHCP or PXE server, select the Enable DHCP/PXE server check box. Enter the DHCP details and click Save and Continue.

Note: Enter the starting IP address in the range, for example 192.168.104.100, and the ending IP address in the range, for example, 192.168.104.250. The ending IP range can be increased depending on the number of servers that are being configured.

5. Do not configure alert connector during the Setup wizard. You must deploy the system and create the cluster first. Skip this step in the wizard
6. On the Summary page, verify the settings. Click Finish to complete the initial setup.

The Getting Started page is displayed after you complete the initial setup. The page guides you through the common configuration that is required to prepare a new PowerFlex Manager environment. A green check mark on a step indicates that you have completed the step. First, click Configure Compliance under Step 1: Firmware and Software Compliance to provide the RCM location and authentication information for use within PowerFlex Manager.

A message is displayed when the RCM upgrade starts. You can close this window. The upgrade runs in the background.

3. Click Define Networks under Step 2: Networks to enter detailed information about the available networks in the environment. The networks defined in PowerFlex Manager are used in templates to specify the networks or VLANs that are configured on nodes and switches for services. The following table outlines the purpose of each network:

Table 29.           Network purpose