Dell PowerVault ME5 Series Administrator's Guide

Managing LDAP users

The LDAP Configuration panel (Settings > Users > LDAP) provides options for users with a manage role to create up to five user groups to allow for different permissions and/or user preference options. User group permissions are defined by assigning roles. User group preference options include selecting interfaces, role, temperature preference, and a timeout setting.

Users logging into the PowerVault Manager using their LDAP credentials must authenticate using these credentials and be members of a group that is authorized to access the storage system. The username and password entered will be authenticated with local users within the system first. If local authentication fails, the username will be checked against the LDAP server(s).

Individual user preferences are not saved in the storage system for LDAP authenticated users. Any settings made to the login session are not retained after the session terminates. If the user wants to retain any preferences for the session, these must be saved as part of the user group. Any changes made to a user group will affect all members of that group.

To enable LDAP, you must select the Enable LDAP checkbox and enter the user search base, server address, and port. If the port is left blank it will default to 636. For more information about these options, see LDAP.