When testing connectivity to the Dell EMC PowerScale cluster through the Web Administration interface, what...

To access the Dell EMC PowerScale cluster through the Web Administration interface, you need to use a web browser to connect to the cluster's management port using HTTPS on the appropriate port.

Correct URL Format:

https://<clustername>:8080

Protocol:HTTPS (Secure HTTP)

Cluster Name/IP:Replace with the cluster's hostname or IP address.

Port Number:8080, which is the default port for the PowerScale Web Administration interface.

Why Option A is Correct:

HTTPS Protocol:

Ensures secure communication with the cluster's web interface.

Port 8080:

Default port for accessing the Web Administration interface on PowerScale clusters.

Combining Both:

Using https:// :8080 directs the browser to the correct interface.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option B (http://<clustername>:80):

Uses HTTP on port 80, which is not the default for the administration interface.

Option C (http://<clustername>:8082):

Incorrect protocol and port.

Option D (https://<clustername>:8081):

Port 8081 is not the default for the web interface.

Dell PowerScale References:

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS Web Administration Guide:

Accessing the Web Interface:

Specifies that the Web Administration interface is accessible via HTTPS on port 8080.

Provides the URL format for connecting to the cluster.

Example:

If your cluster's hostname is powerscale-cluster, you would enter:

arduino

Copy code

https://powerscale-cluster:8080

Security Note:

Certificate Warnings:

Browsers may display a security warning due to self-signed certificates.

You can proceed by adding an exception or install a valid SSL certificate.

Best Practices:

DNS Configuration:

Ensure that the cluster's hostname is resolvable via DNS.

Alternatively, use the cluster's IP address in the URL.

Browser Compatibility:

Use a modern browser that supports the necessary encryption protocols.

Firewall Settings:

Verify that network firewalls allow traffic on port 8080.