Local management interface

The appliance offers a browser-based graphical user interface for local, single appliance management.

The following paragraphs are general notes about the usage of the local management interface (LMI). Examples of specific commands using the LMI are provided through the remainder of this document.

To log in to the LMI, type the IP address or host name of your appliance into your web browser. The following web browsers are supported:

  • Windows
    • Google Chrome, version 27 or later
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 11 or later
    • Mozilla Firefox, version 17 or later
  • Linux/AIX®/Solaris
    • Mozilla Firefox, version 17 or later
Use the default credentials to log in to the local management interface for the first time:
  • User Name: admin
  • Password: admin
After you log in for the first time, use the first-time configuration pages to change your password.

To log out of the local management interface, click Logout.

A customizable access banner can be presented on the local management interface login page. Use the Login Screen Header and Login Screen Message properties on the Administrator Settings page to set the access banner content.