This article provides the steps for installing Dell Encryption External Media (formerly Dell Data Protection | External Media Edition).
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Dell Encryption External Media can be installed on Windows through the user interface (UI) or through command-line interface (CLI) switches. Click the appropriate method for more information.
Dell Encryption External Media allows flexibility in command-line installation options through the usage of switches, options, and parameters.
Switch | Meaning |
---|---|
/V |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/S |
Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
/X |
Runs the .msi in Uninstall Mode. |
/L*V |
Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/QB |
User interface with Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB- |
Installation UI with Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QB! |
User interface without Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB!- |
Installation UI without Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QN |
Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
Parameters | Values | Purpose |
---|---|---|
EME= |
1 (EEM Mode) |
Installs as Encryption External Media (EEM) mode. |
SERVERHOSTNAME= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. FQDN or static IP of Dell Security Management Server used to process policy and inventory. |
GKPORT= |
See Examples Below | (Optionally) specify a nonstandard port. Defaults to 8000 if not specified. Port used with POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME . |
DEVICESERVERURL= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. Web address and port that is used to activate Dell Data Security endpoints. |
SLOTTEDACTIVATION= |
0 (Disables slotted activation) |
(Optionally) delay activation of Dell Data Security from boot. |
1 (Enables slotted activation) |
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INSTALLDIR= |
See Examples Below | (Optionally) change the installation directory. The path must start and end with \" if the specified directory includes a space. |
CALREPEAT= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Schedules how long to retry on failed activations. The value is time in seconds. |
SLOTINTERVALS= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Sets a range of time to randomly attempt an activation. The value is time in seconds. |
MISSTHRESHHOLD= |
See Examples Below | This optional parameter can only be used if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Sets how many attempts to activate before a reboot is required. If not defined, defaults to 0 (infinite times). |
REBOOT= |
REALLYSUPPRESS |
Prevents reboot, though a reboot is still necessary. |
HIDESYSTRAYICON= |
0 (Enables system tray shortcut) |
Hides the application from the Windows System Tray. |
1 (Disables the system tray shortcut) |
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OPTIN=1 |
0 (Prevents Opt-In) |
Enables users to activate post-Windows authentication. |
1 (Enables Opt-In) |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN2.domain.com DEVICESERVERURL=https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/ SLOTTEDACTIVATION=1 CALREPEAT=900 SLOTINTERVALS=120,600 REBOOT=ReallySuppress /l*v C:\Dell\ShieldInstall.log /qn"
Example #1 contains:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
FQDN.domain.com
FQDN2.domain.com
8000
(Default value since not defined)https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/
120
to 600
seconds post-Windows authentication900
seconds until successfulC:\Dell\ShieldInstall.log
Example #2:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /s /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com DEVICESERVERURL=https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/ SLOTTEDACTIVATION=1 CALREPEAT=3600 SLOTINTERVALS=90,150 REBOOT=ReallySuppress /l*v ShieldInstall.log /qn"
Example #2 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
FQDN.domain.com
FQDN.domain.com
https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/
90
to 150
seconds post-Windows authentication3,600
seconds (one hour) until successfulShieldInstall.log
created in the directory of the installerExample #3:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com INSTALLDIR=\"D:\Program Files\Dell\" GKPORT=1234 DEVICESERVERURL=https://DMZServer.domain.com:1111/xapi/ REBOOT=ReallySuppress"
Example #3 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
DMZServer.domain.com
FQDN.domain.com
1234
https://FQDN.domain.com:1111/xapi/
D:\Program Files\Dell\
%TEMP%\MSIXXXX.log
(Default value since not defined)MSIXXXX.log
, a random alphanumeric is assigned for XXXX
.
Dell Encryption External Media allows flexibility in command-line installation options through the usage of switches, options, and parameters.
Switch | Meaning |
---|---|
/V |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/S |
Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
/X |
Runs the .msi in Uninstall Mode. |
/L*V |
Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/QB |
User interface with Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB- |
Installation UI with Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QB! |
User interface without Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB!- |
Installation UI without Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QN |
Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
Parameters | Values | Purpose |
---|---|---|
EME= |
1 (EEM Mode) |
Installs as Encryption External Media (EEM) mode. |
SERVERHOSTNAME= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. FQDN or static IP of Dell Security Management Server used to process policy and inventory. |
GKPORT= |
See Examples Below | (Optionally) specify a nonstandard port. Defaults to 8000 if not specified. Port used with POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME . |
DEVICESERVERURL= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. Web address and port that is used to activate Dell Data Security endpoints. |
SLOTTEDACTIVATION= |
0 (Disables slotted activation) |
(Optionally) delay activation of Dell Data Security from boot. |
1 (Enables slotted activation) |
||
CALREPEAT= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Schedules how long to retry on failed activations. The value is time in seconds. |
SLOTINTERVALS= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Sets a range of time to randomly attempt an activation. The value is time in seconds. |
MISSTHRESHHOLD= |
See Examples Below | This optional parameter can only be used if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Sets how many attempts to activate before a reboot is required. If not defined, defaults to 0 (infinite times). |
REBOOT= |
REALLYSUPPRESS |
Prevents reboot, though a reboot is still necessary. |
HIDESYSTRAYICON= |
0 (Enables system tray shortcut) |
Hides the application from the Windows System Tray. |
1 (Disables the system tray shortcut) |
||
OPTIN=1 |
0 (Prevents Opt-In) |
Enables users to activate post-Windows authentication. |
1 (Enables Opt-In) |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN2.domain.com DEVICESERVERURL=https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/ SLOTTEDACTIVATION=1 CALREPEAT=900 SLOTINTERVALS=120,600 REBOOT=ReallySuppress /l*v C:\Dell\ShieldInstall.log /qn"
Example #1 contains:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
FQDN.domain.com
FQDN2.domain.com
8000
(Default value since not defined)https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/
120
to 600
seconds post-Windows authentication900
seconds until successfulC:\Dell\ShieldInstall.log
Example #2:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /s /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com DEVICESERVERURL=https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/ SLOTTEDACTIVATION=1 CALREPEAT=3600 SLOTINTERVALS=90,150 REBOOT=ReallySuppress /l*v ShieldInstall.log /qn"
Example #2 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
FQDN.domain.com
FQDN.domain.com
8000
(Default value since not defined)https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/
90
to 150
seconds post-Windows authentication3,600
seconds (one hour) until successfulShieldInstall.log
created in the directory of the installerExample #3:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com GKPORT=1234 DEVICESERVERURL=https://DMZServer.domain.com:1111/xapi/ REBOOT=ReallySuppress"
Example #3 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
DMZServer.domain.com
FQDN.domain.com
1234
https://FQDN.domain.com:1111/xapi/
%TEMP%\MSIXXXX.log
(Default value since not defined)MSIXXXX.log
, a random alphanumeric is assigned for XXXX
.
Dell Encryption External Media allows flexibility in command-line installation options through the usage of switches, options, and parameters.
Switch | Meaning |
---|---|
/V |
Passes variables to the .msi inside the executable. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/S |
Installs the .msi in Silent Mode. |
/X |
Runs the .msi in Uninstall Mode. |
/L*V |
Logging verbose output. The content must always be enclosed in plain-text quotes. |
/QB |
User interface with Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB- |
Installation UI with Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QB! |
User interface without Cancel button. Prompts for device reboot on installation completion. |
/QB!- |
Installation UI without Cancel button. Reboots device automatically on installation completion. |
/QN |
Runs the .msi with no user interface. |
Parameters | Values | Purpose |
---|---|---|
EME= |
1 (EEM Mode) |
Installs as Encryption External Media (EEM) mode. |
SERVERHOSTNAME= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. Fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or static IP of Dell Security Management Server. |
POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. FQDN or static IP of Dell Security Management Server used to process policy and inventory. |
GKPORT= |
See Examples Below | (Optionally) specify a nonstandard port. Defaults to 8000 if not specified. Port used with POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME . |
DEVICESERVERURL= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required. Web address and port that is used to activate Dell Data Security endpoints. |
SLOTTEDACTIVATION= |
0 (Disables slotted activation) |
(Optionally) delay activation of Dell Data Security from boot. |
1 (Enables slotted activation) |
||
CALREPEAT= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Schedules how long to retry on failed activations. The value is time in seconds. |
SLOTINTERVALS= |
See Examples Below | This parameter is required if the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Sets a range of time to randomly attempt an activation. The value is time in seconds. |
MISSTHRESHHOLD= |
See Examples Below | This optional parameter can only be used if the the SLOTTEDACTIVATION value 1 is chosen. Sets how many attempts to activate before a reboot is required. If not defined, defaults to 0 (infinite times). |
REBOOT= |
REALLYSUPPRESS |
Prevents reboot, though a reboot is still necessary. |
HIDESYSTRAYICON= |
0 (Enables system tray shortcut) |
Hides the application from the Windows System Tray. |
1 (Disables the system tray shortcut) |
CLI Installation Examples:
Example #1:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe /s /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN2.domain.com DEVICESERVERURL=https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/ SLOTTEDACTIVATION=1 CALREPEAT=900 SLOTINTERVALS=120,600 REBOOT=ReallySuppress /l*v C:\Dell\ShieldInstall.log /qn"
Example #1 contains:
DDPE_64bit_setup.exe
FQDN.domain.com
FQDN2.domain.com
8000
(Default value since not defined)https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/
120
to 600
seconds post-Windows authentication900
seconds until successfulC:\Dell\ShieldInstall.log
Example #2:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /s /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com DEVICESERVERURL=https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/ SLOTTEDACTIVATION=1 CALREPEAT=3600 SLOTINTERVALS=90,150 REBOOT=ReallySuppress /l*v ShieldInstall.log /qn"
Example #2 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
FQDN.domain.com
FQDN.domain.com
8000
(Default value since not defined)https://FQDN.domain.com:8443/xapi/
90
to 150
seconds post-Windows authentication3,600
seconds (one hour) until successfulShieldInstall.log
created in the directory of the installerExample #3:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe /v"EME=1 SERVERHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com POLICYPROXYHOSTNAME=FQDN.domain.com GKPORT=1234 DEVICESERVERURL=https://DMZServer.domain.com:1111/xapi/ REBOOT=ReallySuppress"
Example #3 contains:
DDPE_32bit_setup.exe
DMZServer.domain.com
FQDN.domain.com
1234
https://FQDN.domain.com:1111/xapi/
%TEMP%\MSIXXXX.log
(Default value since not defined)MSIXXXX.log
, a random alphanumeric is assigned for XXXX
.
To contact support, reference Dell Data Security International Support Phone Numbers.
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